Mental Health Awareness Month: Small Conversations, Real Support
Each May, communities across the country observe Mental Health Awareness Month as a time to increase understanding, reduce stigma, and encourage support for people living with mental health challenges. SAMHSA’s 2026 toolkit
Ohio Prevention and Mental Health Updates to Know This Spring
There are several new opportunities across Ohio focused on prevention, resiliency, recovery, and family support. From grant funding to statewide resource expansion to upcoming trainings and events, these updates may
New Nicotine Trends Raise New Concerns for Youth and Young Adults
A new national campaign from Truth Initiative is drawing attention to something prevention professionals, families, and schools should be watching closely: nicotine use among young people is changing, and it
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month — Real Love Respects
Every February, communities across the country come together for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM) — a national effort to raise awareness about teen dating violence and champion healthy, respectful
Wraparound Services Strengthen the Path to Recovery
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) recovery isn’t solely about clinical treatment. During the third week of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, SAMHSA is highlighting a crucial part of recovery often overlooked: wraparound services.
Treatment Works: Find Your Path to Recovery
Every journey toward healing looks different — and that’s exactly why treatment works. As part of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Month, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Know! to Promote Healthy Friendships for All Ages
Healthy friendships make a big difference in a young person’s life. They help kids and teens build social skills, encourage positive choices, and even boost motivation in school and activities
How To Tell If Your Child Is Drinking Alcohol
Warning Signs Although the following signs may indicate a problem with alcohol or other drugs, some also reflect normal growing pains. Experts believe that a drinking problem is more likely
Why Small Conversations Make a Big Impression
Short, frequent discussions can have a real impact on your child’s decisions about alcohol. Talking to your child at an early age about drinking is the first step toward keeping
Why Talking About Underage Drinking and Substance Use Matters More Than Ever
Underage drinking and substance use remain critical public health issues, affecting millions of young people and their families every year. With shifting state laws on marijuana, the ongoing opioid crisis,
Empowering Schools to Prevent Underage Drinking and Substance Use
Schools play a crucial role in shaping students’ attitudes and behaviors, making them key partners in preventing underage drinking and substance use. The “Talk. They Hear You.”® campaign offers a variety of free
Listen & Learn: A Podcast on Preventing Underage Drinking and Substance Use
Conversations about underage drinking and substance use are crucial, but many parents, caregivers, and community members struggle with how to approach them. The “Talk. They Hear You.”® Podcast makes it easier by