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Play it safe this Independence Day.

SAMHSA just released on new guide on implementing a trauma-informed approach. Available for free here: store.samhsa.gov/product/practi…

During Pride Month, learn about ways you can promote youth health and safety via these tips from the @CDCgov cdc.gov/lgbthealth/you…

A study of 12 years' worth of data found that Naloxone (Narcan) expansion was not associated with increases in adolescent heroin use (Bruzelius et al, 2023). To learn about Naloxone availability in Ohio via Project DAWN, visit the @OhioMHAS website: mha.ohio.gov/know-our-progr…

June is PTSD Awareness Month. Learn about Ohio's Trauma-Competent Care (TCC) Initiative and access TCC Resources from the Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services: mha.ohio.gov/get-help/treat… #PTSDAwarenessMonth

As part of Men's Health Month, learn more about how adolescent health behaviors can influence hypertension (high blood pressure) by checking out this research study: sciencedirect.com/science/articl… #MensHealthMonth

How can we build Trauma Informed Communities? Check out these suggestions from the CDC Public Health Matters Blog: blogs.cdc.gov/publichealthma…

During Pride Month, learn more about LGBTQI+ health and well-being from the U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services: hhs.gov/programs/topic…

As part of its "Store It Safe" program, the Ohio chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics @OHPediatricians provides printable flyers and other educational materials on safe storage of firearms, medications, and alcohol. Visit their website: ohioaap.org/storeitsafe

Our June and July newsletter was just emailed out. If you are on our list but didn't see it, check all your folders. If you would like to be added to our list, let us know via the contact form on our website: OhioAdolescentHealth.org

Today is World No Tobacco Day, created by @WHO the World Health Organization. You can learn more about vaping from a free publication from @samhsagov titled: "Tips for Teens: The Truth About E-Cigarettes" here: store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/…

SAMHSA wants to hear from (and award $$ to) community-based organizations who have developed strategies to increase access to behavioral health services for racial and ethnic underserved communities. Entries due to June 8th. Info via @samhsagov samhsa.gov/about-us/who-w…

We remember those who served and sacrificed.

Congratulations @biomedacademy senior @MaryLaudato for completing her internship with us at the Ohio Adolescent Health Partnership. We appreciate all of her work over the last year! #Classof2023

Ohio leaders, it's time to protect the health and mental health of Ohio's youth, while also improving graduation rates and reducing teen car crashes. It's time to #StartSchoolLater @OHschoolboards @OhioGadfly @PolicyMattersOH @OHPediatricians @OhioAdolHealth @OHEducation

Happy Star Wars Day.

Study on how simulated exposure to nature provides physical and psychological restorative effects on adolescents: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Learn more at nsvrc.org/saam

Don't become someone's drug dealer. Today, from 10am to 2pm, you can find safe medication drop off locations around the U.S. at: dea.gov/takebackday

Did you know that 42.4% of Ohio high school students admit to texting or emailing while driving? April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. You can save lives when you take responsibility for your driving choices. (Statistical Source, Ohio YRBS: odh.ohio.gov/know-our-progr…)