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Know! That Gratitude Matters
As we approach the end of the year and the start of the holiday season, we often reflect on what we are grateful for. Practicing gratitude is an essential skill
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Know! To Help Young People Heal from Collective Grief
Collective grief occurs when a community or society experiences extreme change or loss. We often experience collective grief after mass tragedies, crises, and violence. Like individual grief, we may feel
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PAAC receives Blue Ribbon Award for work to prevent youth substance use
Pickaway Addiction Action Coalition (PAAC) received a Blue Ribbon Award from the White House in recognition of their work to prevent youth substance use and ensure young people can lead
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Know! to Support Positive Identity Formation
Identity development is a key aspect of adolescence. Young people are particularly conscious of their personal identities and changes to their identities. Dimensions of identity include race, gender, family, ethnicity,
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Risky Drinking Can Put a Chill on Your Summer Fun
Summer is typically a wonderful season for outdoor activities and spending additional time with family and friends. For some people, these activities include drinking alcohol beverages. This summer, take measures
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Know! that Body Image Matters
Summer is in full swing, and with summer comes messaging about appearance and being “beach body” ready. For young people and adults alike, this kind of messaging can be harmful
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Know! Strategies for a Substance-Free Summer
Summer is a time for many young people to take a break from the stress of school, enjoy their increased freedom, and have some fun. More free time and less
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PAAC visits city council to offer partnership
CIRCLEVILLE — Representatives for the Pickaway Addiction Action Coalition (PAAC) made a presentation at City Council this week offering their expertise, resources and partnerships to help the city navigate their
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KNOW! to Start a Conversation about Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. During this month especially, it’s important to recognize that conversations about mental health are for everyone, not just those diagnosed with mental illness. Everyone
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KNOW! to Establish Safe Texting Practices
As technology continues to grow and change, it becomes more critical for caring adults to understand how to keep young people safe in the digital landscape. Talking about texting safety
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KNOW! To Prevent Underage Drinking
April is Alcohol Awareness Month and the perfect time to start or continue the conversation about underage drinking with the young people in your life. Rates of underage drinking have
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KNOW! the Facts about Transgender and Nonbinary Youth Mental Health
March 31st is International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV). The day is dedicated to celebrating the lives, contributions, and accomplishments of transgender and nonbinary people while drawing attention to the