by Susan Parmelee | Nov 13, 2015 | Acts of Kindness, Healthy Habits, Mental Health, Raising Teens
Recently someone asked me, “If we discuss signs of suicide with youth, will that make them suicidal?” Research suggests that if you ask a teen about suicidal thoughts and plans they will answer honestly and accept referrals for treatment and support. According to the...
by Susan Parmelee | Oct 16, 2015 | Drug Awareness, Drug Prevention, Healthy Habits, Mental Health, Raising Teens
October is Red Ribbon month and our local schools and city will be honoring this day through activities that aim to educate, advocate and provide resources to youth and families about the negative outcomes caused by the illegal drug industry. The first Red Ribbon week...
by Susan Parmelee | Aug 16, 2015 | California Laws, Drug Awareness, Drug Prevention, Healthy Habits, Mental Health, Raising Teens, The Things Kids Do
Monday was International Overdose Awareness Day. An average of five people died of overdose every hour in the United States in 2011 and overdose is now the leading cause of accidental death nationwide, according to the Center for Disease Control. Sadly, most families...
by Susan Parmelee | Jul 16, 2015 | California Laws, Drug Awareness, Drug Prevention, Healthy Habits, Mental Health, Raising Teens, Signs of Drug Use, The Things Kids Do
The data is in that medical marijuana laws have not significantly increased the number of youth using marijuana. However there is concern that newer blasé attitudes towards marijuana amongst adults and kids have resulted in more frequent use among youth and an...
by Susan Parmelee | Jun 7, 2015 | Healthy Habits, Raising Teens, The Things Kids Do
Reposted from the Orange County Register Social media apps and free time are fueling cyberbullying. A combination of handed-down smartphones, summer break and a new wave of shadowy apps makes the next three months especially dangerous for children, warns a nationally...
