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Trying to figure out how to talk to your kids about drugs? Check out one of favorite websites: thenewdrugtalk.org/scenarios.

@FCPSPsychs @fcpsnews Have a great first year!

We continue to be so excited to welcome our new School Psychologists! This morning they were able to join and meet all @fcpsnews School Psychologists at our beginning of the year in-service!

Mental health is important for everyone, but it's especially important for young people as they navigate the path to adulthood. Support your students by sharing @samhsagov's mental health tips for kids & teens: mentalhealth.gov/talk/young-peo… #MondayMotivation #MentalHealthMonday

It's common to feel stress symptoms before or after a crisis. Learn about the common warning signs and risk factors for emotional distress that children, adults, and first responders often experience—and how to get help ➡️ samhsa.gov/find-help/disa…

Did you know that having just two prescriptions filled in a home within six months can skyrocket the risk of opioid overdose by 625%? 70-80% of patients have leftover opioids after surgery, with 4 out of 5 illegal opioid users starting with prescription opioids. - CADCA

On Wednesdays, the Mean Girls wear pink but on Mondays the mental health professionals wear tan 😉 Another @VDOE_News conference session complete in Newport News. @FCPSPsychs #VAisforSBMH

On average, Black, Hispanic, Asian, and White youth experience similar rates of several mental health and behavioral disorders, but White youth are most likely to receive treatment. Suicide rates remain the highest among American Indians or Alaska Natives. -NIHCM

Come by anytime during our open hours for ☕️ & connection with a peer. Whether you’re looking for peer support, job hunting, or just need a friendly environment and coffee with someone who gets it, our doors are open. thecaf.org/rcc

It’s hot outside. You don’t leave your plastic bottle of water in your car, don’t leave your Narcan in your car. Narcan should be stored in a temperature regulated environment, like other medications.

Look who presented at the Virginia Department of Education conference in Harrisonburg. @FCPSPsychs Topic: "The Do's & Don'ts of Drug Education: Effective Substance Use Prevention for Students, Families, & School Staff"