Alpine School District (ASD) is the largest school district in Utah, serving over 80,000 Utah County students. The goal of ASD is to help students gain the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to lead happy, productive lives. Ensuring students understand the risks of substance abuse and then helping them gain skills and dispositions (like communication … Continue reading Alpine School District DPC Partnership
Defend Your Mental Health
Depression, anxiety, or just chronically not feeling good affects a lot of people. It can be difficult to cope with negative feelings. There are many things you can do to support good mental health, including healthy hobbies, healthy coping strategies and increasing resilience. One way to defend your mental health is choosing realistic, positive thoughts. … Continue reading Defend Your Mental Health
Protect Your Teen’s Mental Health
Teens today face a lot of challenges. When teens are struggling, they are more likely to make poor choices that will affect their future negatively. This can include misusing drugs and alcohol. On the other hand, when a teen feels good, they thrive! As parent's, grandparents, teachers and mentors, you can do a lot to … Continue reading Protect Your Teen’s Mental Health
Managing Difficult Emotions with the Four A’s
Managing difficult emotions can be challenging. When you become overwhelmed by sadness, worry, or anger, there are some things you can do to help you get through that moment. One strategy is called the Four A's. This simple tool can help in many different situations. Managing Difficult Emotions with the Four A’s Lynda Silva, Ph.D. … Continue reading Managing Difficult Emotions with the Four A’s
Understanding The Signs of Stress
According to the Oxford Dictionary, stress is "a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances." Though we typically talk about stress negatively, not all stress is bad. Eu-stress, or good stress, is stress from positive things. Like going to a party for example, may be fun and … Continue reading Understanding The Signs of Stress
Healthy Coping Strategies for Kids and Adults
Practicing healthy coping strategies both for kids and adults affects every aspect of well being. They help us navigate difficult situations effectively, reduce stress and help us have more joy in life. There are lots of healthy ways to cope with stress. Below are some suggestions for things you can try: Emotional Coping Strategies for … Continue reading Healthy Coping Strategies for Kids and Adults
Naloxone – Save a Life
Where can I get Naloxone? Low-Cost Naloxone Your Local Pharmacy: The Utah Naloxone Standing Order allows pharmacists to give naloxone to anyone without a prescription. You can still get a prescription from a healthcare provider if you prefer. Sometimes a healthcare provider will prescribe naloxone with an opioid prescription. Getting a naloxone prescription may help … Continue reading Naloxone – Save a Life
The Utah County Health Department Tobacco Prevention and Control Program
Utah County Health Department Tobacco Prevention and Control Program The Utah County Health Department Tobacco Prevention and Control Program works to increase awareness about the negative impact tobacco has on individual and community health and to decrease tobacco use rates across the county. Tobacco Prevention and Control staff work to provide education, cessation, and prevention … Continue reading The Utah County Health Department Tobacco Prevention and Control Program
Prevent an Opioid Overdose
What is an overdose? An overdose is a toxic amount of a substance that overwhelms the body. An overdose can happen with one substance, or a combination of substances in the body. Some overdoses can be life threatening or fatal. Here's how you can prevent an opioid overdose. What is an opioid? An opioid is … Continue reading Prevent an Opioid Overdose
Hobbies for Healthy Coping
Hi my name is Ozzy Mac. This is my story of Substance Abuse and finding new hobbies for healthy coping. So a little about me: I grew up in American Fork. I am the oldest of three, I have two younger sisters. My family life was a little different. My mom worked a lot at … Continue reading Hobbies for Healthy Coping