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Waynesville High students shine light on suicide prevention
Some students at Waynesville High School are on a mission of caring. Working with Guidance Counselor Cathy Joefreda, the kids set out to help their classmates learn to identify signs of suicide and how they can talk
5 Tips to a Stress-Free Holiday
Contributed by Rich Richmond, Beech Acres Parenting Center Your family, like so many others, may feel additional stress during the holiday season. The days are colder, darker, and shorter. There are added holiday
I know what it's like: a walk with a peer supporter
NOTE: This is the first in a series of stories about peer supporters and their work with individuals in recovery from addiction and mental health issues. There's no mistaking Sarah Neff's enthusiasm for her
Here it comes! Mentally preparing your family for school
Guest blog post by our provider partner, Beech Acres Parenting Center Believe it or not, it’s already time to start preparing your children (and yourself!) to head back to school. Back to school season can be
Opiate alternatives important in addiction battle
Addiction to opiates has been a big problem nationally and locally. It's cost businesses in productivity - as much as $5 billion, according to one study from The Ohio State University's C. William Swank Program in
'13 Reasons Why': Parents and Kids Need to Talk About the Series
Season 2 of the widely discussed Netflix series "13 Reasons Why" is out, and - like the first season - is generating a lot of discussion. This time around, it seems to be starting out with a more positive tone. You