
Check out episode 6 of the TVTY (tiv-ity) Cast below and follow the podcast here!

Check out episode 6 of the TVTY (tiv-ity) Cast below and follow the podcast here!
Mental health problems and drug use seem to go together…Kids with ADHD, ODD and Conduct Disorder are more likely to use drugs, sniff glue or gasoline. Teens and young adults with poorly managed or misdiagnosed PTSD, Depression, Bulimia, Schizophrenia have an increased risk of abusing alcohol, pain meds, marijuana…. Alert:

Thank you, Tracey! Just wanted to say again how much I appreciate what your doing about spreading awareness about mental health in our schools. Using your experience to help others is truly an inspiration. We need more Tracey’s in our world! I want to thank you again for an incredible interview.
Reprinted with kind permission “Sundowning” is an area I feel is a distorted viewpoint and yet another “label” for cognitively aware people to use, when they misunderstand and misrepresent people living with dementia. Personally, my belief is there is no such thing as “sundowning”. That it is yet another term
Mike Giresi, Director of Clinical Development at Family First Adolescent Services Mike found his passion for helping others through his own journey of healing and recovery. He started his career in the mental health field working with adult clients who suffered from complex trauma and PTSD, as well as chemical