Erin Montgomery, Beaverhead Be The Change Coalition Some amazing youth coalition members traveled to Helena to support a bill that would add e-cigarettes to the Clean Indoor Air Act. They did an outstanding job, showing professionalism and dedication as they shared their voices on such an important issue. A few of them also testified in …
Deborah McNelis M.Ed In most communities today, far too many children are struggling. Whether it’s with mental health challenges, school performance, emotional regulation, social skills, physical health, or feelings of worth, the reality is clear: many children are not doing well. The good news? We have the science and knowledge to change this. Entire communities …
By Natural High Staff Most kids grow up and never see drug use personally. Sure, they hear references on TV and movies, they might even hear about relatives or neighbors who’ve abused drugs, but mostly it’s something that happens ‘out there.’ Alcohol consumption is quite different. Most kids grow up seeing adult role models who …
Teens face challenges that can feel overwhelming. Emotional struggles, pressure to fit in, and unresolved pain can take a toll. When mental health problems go unaddressed, they can lead to dangerous consequences. Many teens look for ways to cope, and some turn to drugs or alcohol. Ignoring mental health in teens doesn’t just affect their …
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By Kelly Kander, LCPC Spring is in the air, the sun is shining, the days are getting longer, and the thoughts of young brains everywhere seem to have drifted out the window, far away from any classroom. Spring fever has set in leaving parents and teachers pulling out their hair to figure out how to …
By Meghan Stewart, M.S., LCPC The act of cutting to make one feel better may seem contradictory. This is why cutting has become widely known and easily accessible for adolescents. As a parent, you may have heard about cutting but what are the red flags and what can you do? The term cutting can be …
By Tim Elmore Our kids today are growing up in a world where they can become addicted to happy chemicals. We live in a society that loves to “binge” on things we like. It may be addictions to drugs or alcohol, but it can also be simple pleasures like Netflix, TikTok, or even junk food. …
Anita Wotkyns, Ravalli County Along with the Bitterroot Discovery Children’s Museum and the Hamilton Masonic Lodge, we helped put on a community event we called, “LEGO and Eggo.” We got sponsored food from Costco to have a waffle bar, and the children’s museum put together 8 different STEM activities, all centered around LEGO. I was …
Barb Reiter, Jefferson County On January 22 a Health and Safety Fair was held at Jefferson High for all students. Some of the booths students visited were: CPR, energy drinks and nutrition, inflatable brain and VR tour of the brain, Natural High, FCCLA booths on heart health, resilience and buckle-up, cell phone and internet safety, …
