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The Destination Zero suicide prevention initiative is thrilled to announce a partnership with the Fond du Lac Family YMCA to […]
Did you know a good cry can help boost your mood? Tip: Let yourself indulge in feeling sad every once […]
Do you understand your mental health coverage? An important step in accessing mental health care is understanding the coverage available […]
Never stop learning. Research shows continuing to learn beyond the boundaries of school can help keep your mind sharp. Doing […]
Staying active and exercising is a lifelong behavior that should begin at a young age. Exercising and staying active is […]
Break up the monotony. Although our routines make us more efficient and enhance our feelings of security and safety, a […]
Relaxation exercises and prayer can improve your state of mind and outlook on life. Findings suggest mindful meditation can help ease […]
Sunlight synthesizes Vitamin D, which experts believe is a mood elevator. Research has linked low Vitamin D levels with depression, obesity, […]
Smiling can help to lower your heart rate and calm you down. Tip: Feeling stressed? Try to fake a smile, […]
To be multi-culturally aware means being educated on the differences of various race groups, religions, cultures, and languages. It also […]
Are you a Gatekeeper? In suicide prevention, a gatekeeper is someone in a position to recognize a crisis and the warning signs […]
People who forgive have better mental health and report being more satisfied with their lives. Unresolved conflict can go deeper […]
Time with animals lowers the stress hormone – cortisol, and boosts oxytocin – which stimulates feelings of happiness. Tip: Feeling […]
Did you know that farmers are at a greater risk of suicide than the general population? Agriculture professionals seek ways […]
Studies suggest that yawning helps cool the brain and improves alertness and mental efficiency. Yawning helps with deep relaxation and […]
Did you know you can boost brain power by treating yourself to a couple pieces of dark chocolate every few […]
Youth experience significant stress on a daily basis. Each youth has different stressors; however, school, peers, grades, extracurricular activities, self-esteem, […]
Coffee consumption is linked to lower rates of depression. “Drinking coffee offers a boost of energy and a lift in […]
Anxiety may affect cardiovascular health. When someone is anxious, their body reacts in ways that can put an extra strain […]
Omega-3 supplements are effective in treating depression. There is a growing evidence base for omega-3s in improving mood and restoring […]
Did you know there could be a genetic link between stress and depression? A new study shows people with a […]
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The busy holiday travel season, starting at Thanksgiving, brings an increase in crashes and fatalities. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) […]
Did you know getting involved with your community makes you more mentally resilient? Tip: Expand your horizons! Grab your family […]
While stress is not always a bad thing- and in small doses can help us perform better and focus more […]
Did you know eating fast food may make you more likely to develop depression? The study demonstrates that those participants […]
Join the group of youth and young adults who have come together to stand up and speak out against substance […]
War and disasters have a large impact on mental health and psycho-social well-being. Rates of mental disorders tend to double […]
Check out how Alcohol Ads placed on Cable TV have tripled and youth exposure is growing faster than adults! Read […]
Did you know nature can improve your mental health and overall well-being? A study found that people who walked […]
Did you know a lack of melatonin in the brain makes it harder to fall and stay asleep? Melatonin, also […]
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February 13th, 2019: Ellen Sorensen, Drug Free Communities Coordinator, and Dr. Jim Salasek spoke with KFIZ’s Bob Hoffmaster about the […]
Relationships can have a major impact on a person’s mental health and well-being. Because relationships are so important in providing […]
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Watch the recording of this event here. A free event, presentation and mock bedroom set up that showed over 20 […]
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) is a concise (60 to 90 minute) suicide prevention training in which participants learn how to […]
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Website – for Children & Teens For Teens: Drug Facts National Drug Facts Week […]
How Social Media Influences Teen Drug Abuse
Where to dispose of your old and unused medications in Fond du Lac County? Click Here Dentist Best Practice 2018 […]
Below are resources for LOCAL Treatment Service in Fond du Lac County, and additional resources related to treatment and recovery. […]
Family Check Up-Positive Parenting Prevents Drug Abuse Six Parenting Practices to Reduce Chances Your Child will Develop a Drug or […]
Alcohol Use and Abuse Community Events Best Practices for Alcohol Management Compliance Check 2017 Information 2013 FDL County Burden of […]
This manual serves as a resource designed to enhance the ability of school district staff to positively address the identified […]
View print-ready PDF of the Mental Health Provider List. Take these steps to help your teen: Find a provider Check with […]
Every October is National Bullying Prevention Month across the nation. Schools come together to stop bullying by increasing awareness of […]
Check out these video links! Video series outlining the importance early childhood development and how trauma effects that development Check […]
Check it out! Wisconsin’s Public Schools Trauma Sensitive Initiative
Looking for an overview of Trauma Informed Care? Or trying to better understand what Trauma Informed Care is? How it […]
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#BeThe1To Save a Life September is Suicide Awareness Month and National Suicide Prevention Week is September 9th-15th, 2018 When suicidal behaviors […]
Youth Suicide Prevention Resources PDF covers information on: Knowing the signs of suicide Identifying mental illness or alcohol/other drug abuse […]
The YScreen staff understands that as teachers you play an important role in your students’ lives. You also play a […]
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Use this checklist to help make your home a safer place for children. Share it with your child’s caregivers or […]
Use this Access Guide if you have a concern about your child’s mental health or the social, emotional, or behavioral […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Here at YScreen we are always active in reducing the stigma associated with mental […]
Alcohol is the most widely used substance of abuse among America’s youth, and drinking by young people poses enormous health […]
New studies show that more and more teens are becoming addicted to their smart phones. These studies suggest that teens […]
Unaddressed emotional health concerns affect all aspects of a youth’s life including their academic performance, extra-curricular activities and social relationships. […]
Emotional health matters, and if it’s not taken care of a youth’s quality of life, academic achievement, relationships and physical […]
The holidays are a wonderful time of the year but can also be very stressful. It is important for youth […]
Ten Ways to Promote Good Mental Health & Well Being in Youth Parenting plays a pivotal role in a youth’s […]
Mental health issues among LGBTQ youth is on the rise and it is important to be aware of the statistics […]
YScreen Recognizes September as Suicide Awareness Month National Suicide Prevention Week: September 10th-16th, 2017 When suicidal behaviors are detected early, […]
