Course Description: Sophie and Sallie share the support available in their colleges for mental health and substance abuse. They detail the stigma around getting support and some possible solutions to effectively address mental health on college campuses. Related Courses:
Course Description: Substance use disorder is a disease that affects not only the individual struggling but their families as well. In this course, hear from three people who have been through treatment for substance use disorder and get tips for what a family member should know when a loved one enters a rehab facility. Learn … Read more
Course Description: Stress, if left unchecked, can progress into burnout and impact our health. Sarah Waylett details why it’s critical to complete the stress cycle and provides examples of how to use mindfulness and movement to do it. Also learn how design thinking can help you manage future stressors by identifying and validating good stress … Read more
Course Description: Whether it’s figuring out how to pay the bills, find a job, or take care of your family, stress is a natural part of life. So why bother with stress management? First of all, it’s the right thing to do. But if you dig deeper, we see that when people don’t manage their … Read more
Course Description: College is a key time for young adults to get education on substance use as so many of them will be exposed to drug and alcohol in a party setting. This course touches on several key topics for young adults entering college like binge drinking, vaping, and marijuana use. Learn the signs that … Read more
Course Description: Depression is so much more than being sad. It interferes with your day-to-day life, relationships and work. Learn about the types of depression disorders, available treatments, how trauma impacts your mental health, and techniques to manage your life around depression. Related Courses:
Course Description Everyone deals with anxiety at some level in their lives, but there is still unfortunately a stigma around it because it’s misunderstood. In this course, learn the purpose anxiety serves in our lives, the different types of anxiety disorders, and tips to help manage it effectively. Related Courses:
Benjamin Williams tells his story about “Being bred into doing the right thing and living a life of Substance Abuse” By ultimately changing his mindset he was able to learn how to stay out of jail and overcome his addictions
Course Description: Get answers to the most common questions we hear from family members of people struggling with substance misuse and mental health issues. Get advice to approach your child about their substance misuse, learn how to get them a mental health diagnosis, identify common signs of substance misuse in teenagers, and get tips to … Read more
Hear how Solomon started self-medicating with drugs and alcohol to treat anxiety as a teenager and how his lifestyle in college caused his alcohol use to escalate as an adult. Learn about his experience seeking health and rehab, how his underlying conditions contributed to a relapse, and the difference between recurrence and relapse.
A special study on Substance Use Disorders with the goal of increasing understanding while reducing stigma and judgement
Course Description: Get expert tips to have a caring conversation with an employee about their substance use, including the three principles to take to ensure clear communication. See examples of how to communicate your concern to three types of employees (reluctant but understanding, defensive and confrontational, and accepting and appreciative) so you can be better … Read more
Course Description: Drinking alcohol is socially acceptable in the U.S., especially on college campuses, but that doesn’t mean it’s without risk. The goal of this course isn’t to say young adults shouldn’t drink or that partying means you have an alcohol use disorder. The goal is to understand the facts and risks around alcohol use … Read more
Course Description: Yes, marijuana is less risky than other drugs, but that doesn’t mean it’s risk free. Learn the facts around marijuana use, how it impacts the brain, and how it affects your decision-making capabilities. Also get a methodology to help weigh the pros and cons of using marijuana. Take away expert advice, coping skills, … Read more
Course Description: Listen to the story of Lisa and her son Andrew, and find out how Andrew’s drug misuse and eventual overdose death affected her family. Get advice for what to do if you suspect a family member is struggling with substance misuse and tips for setting and sticking to boundaries. Related Courses:
