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Preventionfocus

@Preventionfocus

Community and school-based substance abuse prevention, SEL and healthy life skills programs for youth, teens & adults. Making Safe & Healthy Happen!

 Buffalo, NY - Erie County
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Joined March 2012
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SAMHSA@samhsagovNov 5
Mental health and physical health often go hand in hand. Chronic illness, pain, or substance misuse can impact mental health—and untreated mental health problems can harm physical health. Integrated care is key to healing both. Learn more: samhsa.gov/mental-health/ser…
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SAMHSA@samhsagovNov 4
We can all take action to prevent suicide. Understanding the issues concerning suicide and mental health is an important way to take part in #SuicidePrevention, help others in crisis, and change the conversation around suicide: #988Lifeline 988lifeline.org/
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SAMHSA@samhsagovNov 5
Your health matters. Learn about the effects, risks and side effects of marijuana, including how it may impact brain health, pregnancy, driving and daily life ➡️ samhsa.gov/substance-use/lea…
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SAMHSA@samhsagovNov 3
Remember: There is no health without mental health! #MentalHealth is just as important as physical health, and asking for help is a normal part of life. You should never feel like you have to take on the world 🌎 alone ➡️ samhsa.gov/mental-health
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NYS Office of Mental Health
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Did you know that November is National Gratitude Month? Let us know how you practice gratitude! Fill out our online form for a chance to have your answered featured on our website or social media pages – BeWell.ny.gov/form/how-do-yo…
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Help A Teacher@HelpATeacherNov 1
Important reminder.
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Everyday Health@EverydayHealthNov 2
Happy #November! What self-care practice do you need this month? 🍂
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SAMHSA@samhsagovOct 29
Secondhand marijuana smoke can affect people nearby. Understanding the risks can help you make informed decisions and protect those around you. Learn more: samhsa.gov/substance-use/lea…
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Optimistic October - Day 28: Ask yourself, will this still matter a year from now? actionforhappiness.org/optim… #OptimisticOctober
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DrugFreeAmerica@DrugFreeAmericaOct 23
It is #RedRibbonWeek and we’re revisiting the story behind it all in our latest #P2P episode with @DEAHQ Sean Fearns and Kevin Collins. 🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/5c4… Follow along this week as we visit local schools and showcase prevention in action❤️#Pathways2Prevention
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SAMHSA@samhsagovOct 9
Feeling stressed? 😬🙃🤯😰 Everyone feels stressed from time to time. If you or someone you know is in need of some extra emotional support, help is available no matter what problems or type of stress you’re dealing with: samhsa.gov/find-help
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SAMHSA@samhsagovOct 8
#DepressionScreeningDay: Depression is a disorder of the brain that's more than just "feeling blue" for a few days. Help raise awareness about depression, learn the different types of depression, signs & symptoms, treatment options and how to find help. samhsa.gov/mental-health/wha…
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Optimistic October - Day 7: Look for the good in people around you today actionforhappiness.org/optim… #OptimisticOctober
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Erie County, NY@ErieCountyNYOct 7
The October edition of the Erie Grown newsletter is here. This month’s edition features: • October produce guide • Season produce highlight • Erie Grown Passport information • Upcoming events Read at: www3.erie.gov/eriegrown/blog….
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DrugFreeAmerica@DrugFreeAmericaOct 6
Join the next @IASIC3 Speaker Series with Dr. Ward on 10/19. Register at us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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@IASIC3Oct 5
🧠 IASIC Speaker Series Presents: “High Stakes: Cannabis and Tobacco Co-Use and Psychosis Risk” Join Heather Burrell Ward, MD, Director of Neuromodulation Research and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, for the October IASIC Speaker Series. Dr. Ward will examine the growing evidence on the co-use of cannabis and tobacco, its association with psychosis risk, and its impact on cognitive performance. This evidence-based discussion will provide valuable insights for clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and prevention professionals seeking to better understand the mental health implications of concurrent cannabis and tobacco use. A nationally recognized investigator, Dr. Ward earned her medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine and completed psychiatry residency training at Brigham & Women’s Hospital–Harvard Medical School, followed by fellowship training in behavioral neurology and noninvasive brain stimulation at Harvard Medical School. She was also named a 2021 STAT News Wunderkind for her contributions to neuroscience and addiction research. 📅 October 19, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 PM EST Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi… Please register, share, and invite others to join us! #IASIC #CannabisResearch #Psychosis #Cannabis #Tobacco #AddictionScience #Neuroscience #MentalHealth #BrainHealth #SubstanceUseDisorder #MedicalEducation
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SAMHSA@samhsagovOct 6
Recognizing these early warning signs and symptoms can help determine if you or someone you know has a mental illness. Learn more & get support: samhsa.gov/mental-health/wha… #MIAW
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SAMHSA@samhsagovOct 5
During Mental Illness Awareness Week, take time to learn about mental health and the early warning signs of mental illness. Recognizing changes in thoughts, feelings, or behaviors can be an important step toward getting support. #MIAW Learn more: samhsa.gov/mental-health/wha…
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Erie County, NY@ErieCountyNYOct 3
Over 104,000 people in Erie County have limited access to healthy foods. We have information about food access, healthy eating and local produce. If you need immediate information for food pantries or emergency food needs, please call 2-1-1. www3.erie.gov/health/food-ac…
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SAMHSA@samhsagovSep 29
988 and 911: Know who to contact to get the right support at the right time.
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Preventionfocus@PreventionfocusSep 3
Newly Released VA Records Raise Questions About How 'Cannabis Use Disorder' Diagnoses Are Affecting Veterans (Op-Ed) - Marijuana Moment share.google/nsYt9ZfYmgk71F3…
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“Diagnoses are sometimes entered into medical records without…meaningful consideration of medically authorized cannabis use.” By Etienne Fontan, Veterans Action Council The 2013 release of the...

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