Kent & South County Prevention Coalitions, March 2020 It’s hard to turn on the TV or radio these days without being bombarded by news about the coronavirus outbreak. The steady stream of information can be overwhelming, creating a very stressful environment,...
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Prescription Inventory Card
East Bay Regional Coalition, March 2020 This tool is a medical inventory card.
COVID-19: Manage Anxiety and Stress
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, March 2020 The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak may be stressful for both adults and children. The CDC has information on ways to manage your mental health on its website. There is also info for parents, responders, and...
Estimated Proportion of Adult Health Problems Attributable to Adverse Childhood Experiences and Implications for Prevention – 25 States, 2015-2017
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, November 2019 Adverse childhood experiences, such as violence victimization, substance misuse in the household, or witnessing intimate partner violence, have been linked to leading causes of adult morbidity and mortality....
Substance Use and Mental Health in Teens and Young Adults
Child Mind Institute, 2020 What if your teen or young adult is not only struggling with a substance use disorder, but also a mental health disorder, like depression or anxiety, at the same time? Formerly referred to as “dual diagnosis,” someone struggling with both a...
How You Can Help Protect Your Child After an Injury
East Bay Regional Coalition When your child is injured, there are a few things that can be done to minimize the risk associated if a pain medication is required.
Sidelined: A Parent’s Guide to Youth Injury and Pain Management
East Bay Prevention Regional Coalition Approximately 8.6 young people suffer an injury or have extensive medical procedures each year with many of them requiring some form of pain management. In the event that your child is prescribed an opioid pain medication for an...
Reduce the Stigma Trifold Card
BH Link In an effort to reduce the stigma that results from language that shames or condescends, this card offers suggestions for language to use instead.
Safe Use of Medicines
National Institute on Aging, December 2018 Read this booklet for practical tips to make sure you are taking all your medicines the right way. Hear how other older adults practice medicine safety. Share this booklet with your family and friends. Pull it out now and...
State of Tobacco Control 2020
The American Lung Association, 2020 The 18th annual American Lung Association “State of Tobacco Control” report evaluates states and the federal government on actions taken to eliminate the nation’s leading cause of preventable death — tobacco use — and save lives...