International Overdose Awareness Day is Coming Soon!
International Overdose Awareness Day is Almost Here
International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign to raise awareness about overdose, end the stigma surrounding addiction and support the family and friends left behind. This week we want to make everyone aware of some common myths and provide resources for those seeking treatment and are in recovery. Download the infographic below and share.
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Honor a Loved One
If you can't participate in a community vigil, you can still honor those who have lost their lives to an overdose.
You can post a tribute here. You can also light a candle on August 31st to show your support or honor a loved one.
You can also be prepared to save a life. Take one of our Narcan training courses. You'll get the knowledge you need to respond to an overdose and a free Narcan kit to take home.
This Connecticut 988 & Crisis Services Key Stakeholder Survey will help the agencies learn from you as a key stakeholder about your current knowledge of 988, past year use of and/or referral to Connecticut Adult Crisis Services and Youth Crisis Services, as well as gain your perspectives on efforts moving forward. We ask you to answer this survey from your unique professional and/or personal perspectives.
The survey should take about 10-15 minutes to complete, depending on your optional comments. Results from the survey will guide the development of the 988 Plan. Take survey now.
Back-To-School Resources
Supporting College Students: Mental Health And Disability In Higher Education
Despite growing attention to wellbeing and mental health conditions in higher education, conversations and recommendations often exclude students with mental health disabilities. Mental Health America’s (MHA) new report, Supporting College Students: Mental Health and Disability in Higher Education, highlights members of our most recent Collegiate Mental Health Innovation Council (CMHIC) and documents challenges and opportunities for increasing accessibility in higher education. Download the report to read the recommendations.
5 Questions: Handling Back-to-School Anxiety in a Pandemic
Returning to school as the pandemic stretches on may spark anxiety in young students, but there are approaches parents can use to build children's resilience. Back-to-school jitters are normal every fall. But as families prepare for the beginning ...
Heading back to school is always a big event (even if teenagers are too cool to admit it). This fall the kids are joined by many parents heading back to the office, making for big changes for families. And for teenagers, it will mean a return to...
Learn more about helping teens navigate the challenges of heading back to school this fall with this tip sheet for parents.
In the News
Living With O.C.D. in a Pandemic
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The events in Afghanistan may also trigger reactions among Veterans who fought in other conflicts because it reminds them of their own similar experiences. If your distress is prolonged or you are unable to function well, consider seeking help.
