by Susan Parmelee | Jul 14, 2021 | Drug Awareness, Drug Prevention, Healthy Habits, Raising Teens, Signs of Drug Use
A recent study published in the Journal of American Public Health reports that 67.7% of youth surveyed reported decreasing or quitting e-cigarette use during the COVID-19 pandemic. This promising trend comes only two years after the US Surgeon General declared youth...
by Susan Parmelee | Jun 17, 2021 | Healthy Habits, Raising Teens
On June 3rd, I had the honor of awarding high school diplomas to the students in the class of 2021 – in person and in front of their loved ones. I was particularly thankful to hold a traditional graduation ceremony for this group of teens who spent the last 15...
by Susan Parmelee | May 20, 2021 | Mental Health, Raising Teens, Uncategorized
You might notice that there are a lot of green ribbons during the month of May. May was designated Mental Health Awareness Month by Mental Health America in 1949, to bring attention to the 18.1% of Americans who experience the diseases of mental health. The majority...
by Susan Parmelee | Apr 14, 2021 | Healthy Habits, Mental Health, Raising Teens, Uncategorized
Last month, I wrote about a few of the outstanding youth leaders in South Orange County. While profiling these youth, I took time to reflect on the qualities these youth have that help them follow their passions and make a difference in their communities. And even...
by Susan Parmelee | Mar 18, 2021 | Healthy Habits, Mental Health, The Things Kids Do, Uncategorized
The Wellness & Prevention Center believes that empowering youth is key to successful prevention efforts and building healthy communities. In March, we honor the young people who choose to make a difference in the lives of their peers and community. From campus...
