THE HAVES AND HAVE-NOTS OF MENTAL HEALTH FOR KIDS We all know that kids are suffering from mental and emotional challenges these days. But what you likely don’t know is that children and teens from wealthy and low-wealth communities suffer from nearly the...
TAKE STEPS TO NURTURE YOUR CHILD’S MENTAL HEALTH As the start of a new school year approaches, children and teens are likely feeling a mix of emotions – excitement, anticipation, and maybe some apprehension. Prepping for the start of school...
LAY DOWN YOUR ARMS, NOT OUR CHILDREN’S LIVES “I’ll give you my gun when you pry it from my cold, dead hands” has long been a rallying cry for the National Rifle Association (NRA) and 2nd Amendment zealots. The release of the new JR-15, a...
What is behavioral health? Behavioral health refers to both mental health and/or substance use challenges, including depression, anxiety, alcoholism, attention deficit disorder, disordered eating, drug addiction, and more. Behavioral health can range from individual...
Children First Statement on Opioid Settlement Money June 15, 2023 Delaware County is set to receive $63 million in opioid settlement funding. These funds are one-time funds intended to address the ravages to individuals, families, and communities associated with...
If We Can’t Dodge Taxes, We Shouldn’t Have to Dodge Bullets This weekend most Americans will be feverishly trying to meet the Monday deadline for filing their taxes. As we shell out our hard-earned money to pay for the government, an increasing...
