Stress Awareness Month has been recognized every April since 1992, Stress is unavoidable. Now more than ever, it's important to understand stress and how we can manage it. Let's learn new skills!

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and understanding of alcohol abuse. Over time, excessive alcohol consumption can lead to the development of chronic diseases and other serious issues that affect your quality of life, physical and mental health.

National Alcohol Screening Day (NASD) is April 4, 2024, and its purpose is to raise public awareness about the consequences of risky drinking and alcohol's effect on general health. Take a free screening from the Partnership to End Addiction to assess alcohol drinking patterns

Join us in celebrating National Siblings Day - a global awareness day recognising brothers and sisters! Today, celebrate your siblings by sharing funny stories, photos, and memories about your siblings. Don't forget to tell them how grateful you are that they are your sibling! Or, use healthy communication skills to cultivate a more positive relationship!

National Prevention Week is a public education platform showcasing the work of communities and organizations across the country that are preventing substance use and promoting positive mental health. Share your story of prevention on social media at  #MyPreventionStory . Families and schools can celebrate protecting their brain and growing their executive functioning skills this week by…

Today, June 26th, we observe the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also known as World Drug Day.  Take a moment and listen to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Executive Director, Ghada Waly, message for World Drug Day.

August is National Wellness Month. Maintaining a healthy emotional balance helps us make healthy choices, have good relationships, achieve our goals, and take good care of our brain! Let's start the school year off with a self-care theme! Watch the KnowYourNeuro brain series first followed by topics and skills videos throughout the year!

The first Exercise with Your Child Week was started in 2010 by Sheila Madison. She wanted to promote healthy living amongst families. The human body is a machine that needs to be maintained and oiled at regular intervals. If a machine is not used well or is used without it being taken care of, it…

National Relaxation Day is celebrated annually on August 15. This is a day for chilling out and stress relief through meditation and other relaxation techniques. Managing stress requires relaxation, which leads to a clearer and calmer mind. Relaxation also breeds positivity and better concentration. The rule of the day is to avoid doing anything stressful.…

During the Labor Day holiday period, there is typically an increase in drunk-driving deaths — and that's why you'll likely see more law enforcement on the roads. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, which runs from August 16-September 4, aims to educate people about the dangers and consequences of driving drunk.