by Susan Parmelee | May 16, 2024 | Mental Health
May marks Mental Health Awareness Month nationwide, a time dedicated to amplifying the voices of mental health advocates and combating stigma. Stigma, rooted in negative attitudes and stereotypes, poses a significant barrier to accessing mental health care. It breeds...
by Susan Parmelee | Apr 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Wellness & Prevention Center, in partnership with the Orange County Health Care Agency, invites you to join us for a performance of Speak UP! on April 24th from 7pm – 8:30pm at the Camino Real Playhouse in San Juan Capistrano. This event is recommended...
by Susan Parmelee | Feb 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
Youth attend National Leadership Forum with the Wellness & Prevention Center to advocate for substance use prevention and mental health supports for teens. Arantza Villarroel is a Junior at San Clemente High School and President of the Cultural Unity Club ...
by Susan Parmelee | Jan 25, 2024 | Healthy Habits, Mental Health, Raising Teens, Uncategorized
This New Year’s Eve, as my family always does, we went around the dinner table and shared our New Year’s resolutions. A few days before, I felt overwhelmed by the idea of a resolution. I thought of all the things I hope to achieve—personally,...
by Susan Parmelee | Dec 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
A teenage perspective on a complex issue by Ben Haworth Learning to drive has always been a sought-after rite of passage for many teenagers. For most teens, it is their first taste of real responsibility and freedom. However, driving comes with its own set of...
