October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and it’s important to talk to our children about bullying, how to stop it, and how it can affect their mental wellbeing. 1 in 5 students report being bullied during their time at school. This of course can lead to negative side effects such as poor academic performance, low self-esteem, and fractured relationships with family and friends. Bullying often takes place when adults aren’t present or there is minimal supervision, i.e.

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and We Need to Talk About It. Each September marks Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and it’s a great reminder to us all that we need to talk about the reality of suicide. When someone dies by suicide, it creates a ripple effect that is felt by their friends, family, community, and beyond. Up to 135 people are affected by a single suicide. These are real lives affected, not just statistical numbers. Suicide Prevention: How to

50.2 million Americans consider themselves in recovery from substance use and/or mental health problems. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) describes recovery as, "a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential. Recovery signals a dramatic shift in the expectation for positive outcomes for individuals who experience mental and substance use