Suicide Prevention: Know The Signs

September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. It’s time we start talking about mental health, suicide prevention, and addiction. In 2014 a famous comedy and actor, Robin Williams, had brought a lot of attention to the much needed public awareness of the signs and symptoms of a suicidal individual.

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Suicide Prevention: Know The Signs

September 2016: National Recovery Month By SAMHSA

September is National Recovery Month sponsored by SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration). It was created to help break the stigma of addiction and mental health issues by raising understanding and awareness.

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September 2016: National Recovery Month By SAMHSA

International Overdose Awareness Day 2016

Throughout the world in 2012, an approximate 183,000 deaths that could be attributed specifically to overdoses and other deaths where drugs played a role.  

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 International Overdose Awareness Day 2016

Michael Botticelli, Recovered Alcoholic Drug Czar, Talks Drug Policy

Director of National Drug Control Policy, Michael Botticelli, talks to 60 Minutes correspondent, Scott Pelley, 

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Michael Botticelli, Recovered Alcoholic Drug Czar, Talks Drug Policy

The Shatterproof Challenge: Raising Awareness About Addiction

Shatterproof is raising awareness about addiction! Get involved in a challenge near you to help break the stigma.

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 The Shatterproof Challenge: Raising Awareness About Addiction

Brain Awareness Week 2015

Brain Awareness Week kicked off March 16 – 22 this year, with the mission to raise awareness about the advantages and development of brain research. 

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  Brain Awareness Week 2015

Children’s Mental Health Week: Kate Middleton Promotes Place2Be

Last week the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton announced Place2Be would be introducing United Kingdom’s first Children’s Mental Health Week starting on February 16 – 22.

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 Children’s Mental Health Week: Kate Middleton Promotes Place2Be

The Montana Meth Project: Meth Awareness Week

The Montana Meth Project is an organization that helps raise awareness about methamphetamine use.  What better time to raise awareness than Meth Awareness Week?

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The Montana Meth Project: Meth Awareness Week

World AIDS Day: Learn Facts About AIDS to Raise Awareness of Disease

Learn facts about AIDS to raise awareness of the disease!

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 World AIDS Day: Learn Facts About AIDS to Raise Awareness of Disease

Motivational Meditation Monday: Keep Calm & Let Haters Hate

Hater (Hat-er) noun: a person who dislikes a person or thing because they hate themselves and don’t even know it.

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Motivational Meditation Monday: Keep Calm & Let Haters Hate

Domestic Violence Awareness Month Helps Those Struggling Find Hope

It's Domestic Violence Awareness Month!

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 Domestic Violence Awareness Month Helps Those Struggling Find Hope

International Overdose Awareness Day 2014: Prevention & Awareness

This day comes with an imperative message to all those abusing drugs about reaching out to get help before it’s too late.

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International Overdose Awareness Day 2014: Prevention & Awareness

Neurochemistry: The Science Behind Addiction and How The Brain Functions

What makes a person addicted to a drug and unable to stray away from the mental, physical, and emotional obsession of abusing it? 

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 Neurochemistry: The Science Behind Addiction and How The Brain Functions

Robin Williams Death: Tribute to His Life Raises Awareness of Suicide

New reports of Williams death continue to shock the nation.

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 Robin Williams Death: Tribute to His Life Raises Awareness of Suicide

The Global Community Recognizes International Day Against Drug Abuse

June 26th was International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

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The Global Community Recognizes International Day Against Drug Abuse

May Is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and it’s important to treat the health of your mind as you would your body.

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May Is Mental Health Awareness Month