Healthy Transitions

Have you had a chance to call your Phone of Positivity Pal Tony?

Tony has 9 NEW messages of positivity to share with you this BACK TO SCHOOL season! Give Tony a call at 423-656-0720, and choose your message of positivity today!

Come out to Chuckey Doak High School on July 29th for "What Your Kids Don't Want You to Know."
Healthy Transitions will have our Peer Support Specialist, Anna Graham speaking at this event. You definitely don't want to miss it!

Healthy Transitions attended the sign reveal today for the new Bristol facility (opening next month)! A big thank you to Food City for sponsoring this beautiful sign!

Healthy Transitions is at Creekside Behavioral Health today for their “Creekside Cares Health Fair”! We will be here from 10-2, come see us!!

Happy Juneteenth from Healthy Transitions!
Today we take time to reflect on Black history, honor Black culture and continue fighting for equality!

This week (June 17-23) focuses on advocacy for Learning Disabilities!

Want to learn more about learning disabilities and what resources are available to help? Click the links for more information!

https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/learning-disabilities

https://www.waldenu.edu/online-masters-programs/ms-in-psychology/resource/seven-learning-disabilities-every-psychology-professional-should-study

Happy National Dance/Move Therapy Advocacy Day!

A statistic from the National Library of Medicine states that: "DMT (Dance Movement Therapy) decreases depression and anxiety and increases quality of life and interpersonal and cognitive skills."

Get up and move today! 💃🕺

Happy Pride Month from Healthy Transitions!
Celebrate what makes you unique, because being yourself is never wrong! 🏳️‍🌈🫂🏳️‍🌈

Happy National Smile Day!

Author Ron Gutman in his book 'Smile' said, “British researchers found that one smile can generate the same level of brain stimulation as up to 2,000 bars of chocolate.”
So, who needs chocolate when you can smile instead? 🙂🙂

In April 2008 the US House of Representatives declared the month of May as "Borderline Personality Awareness Month". The month of May is used to educate those about BPD and bring awareness to those with the disorder.

“There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.”
-John Green

Today is Worldwide Schizophrenia Day!
The purpose of this day is to spread awareness about schizophrenia and to eliminate the stigma, the myths, and superstitions around this illness! 🫂❤️‍🩹

Happy World Meditation Day!

Meditation helps reduce anxiety, promotes a positive mood, and brings peace to your emotional well-being.
This TWO minute meditation video is great for beginners or those who don't have a lot of time to reset their mind. Namaste!
https://youtu.be/QtE00VP4W3Y?si=iFiB5-DAPcwrFoWO

Today is recognized as "International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia."

If you or someone you know has been a victim of a hate crime visit https://www.justice.gov/hatecrimes/report-a-hate-crime to look into the steps to take to receive the justice that is deserved.

"LGBTQ+ young people are not inherently prone to su***de risk because of their sexual orientation or gender identity but rather placed at higher risk because of how they are mistreated and stigmatized in society"
-The Trevor Project

Teachers & parents play a crucial role in shaping how children learn & grow. During we encourage you to talk about and prevention. Download games & activities to help: samhsa.gov/prevention-week/community-events/activities

*photo and information from SAMSHA.gov*

This week is recognized as "National Mental Health Counseling Week."
Counseling can help with SO many different things such as:
-Depression
-Anxiety
-Eating Disorders
-Addiction
-Family Problems.. and more!

Here at Healthy Transitions, we encourage you to open up and ask for help when you need it!

Here at Healthy Transitions, we’ve got the whole world in our hands!! ❤️🌎
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The earth is what we all have in common, so let’s preserve & cherish this home we share.
Happy Earth Day from Sullivan County!!

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Healthy Transitions to host mental health event for young adults in Greeneville A special event is coming up this week in Greeneville, focused on mental health and self-care.Frontier Health's Healthy Transition Team is hosting a free commun

This week was founded to appreciate introverts all over the world for their qualities and to encourage them to stand proud in their identities, rather than comparing themselves to extroverts. It is not only extroverts who get ahead in life and reap all the benefits, so it’s high time that the many stereotypes around introverts be smashed and the record set straight.

Retrieved from: https://nationaltoday.com/national-introverts-week/

Healthy Transitions is at Sullivan East High today!

It's National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week and we’re joining the conversation to promote awareness and debunk myths surrounding substance use and addiction.

What is National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week?

It's an annual observance designed to empower teens and young adults with science-based facts about drugs, alcohol, and addiction.

Let's tackle some common myths associated with substance use and addiction:

❌Myth: "Prescription drugs are safer than illegal drugs."
✅Fact: Misuse of prescription drugs can be just as dangerous as using illegal substances. Prescription drug misuse can lead to addiction, overdose, and other serious health consequences.

❌Myth: "Drinking alcohol helps you sleep better."
✅Fact: While alcohol may initially make you feel drowsy and help you fall asleep faster, it disrupts the quality of your sleep overall. Over time, reliance on alcohol as a sleep aid can lead to sleep disorders and exacerbate existing sleep problems.

❌Myth: "Addiction only affects certain 'types' of people."
✅Fact: Addiction can impact individuals from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. While certain risk factors, such as genetics, environment, trauma, or mental health conditions, may increase susceptibility to addiction, no one is immune to its effects.

❌Myth: "Addiction is a choice and can be overcome by willpower alone."
✅Fact: Willpower alone is often insufficient to overcome addiction. Addiction is a chronic disease that affects the brain's structure and function, leading to compulsive drug-seeking behavior despite harmful consequences. Seeking professional help and support is crucial for managing addiction and achieving long-term recovery.

By dispelling myths we can inform and empower each other to make healthy choices.

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🔗 https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics/national-drug-alcohol-facts-week

NDAFW provides an opportunity to bring together scientists, students, educators, healthcare providers, and community partners to help advance the science and address youth drug and alcohol use in communities and nationwide.

To start a conversation, a list was provided of the 10 most frequently asked questions from teens during drug and alcohol facts week- one is listed ⬇️

🙋‍♂️ 🙋‍♀️ Can you get addicted to ADHD medication?

🗣️ Many teens who have been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) take prescription stimulants like Adderall® or Ritalin® to help treat their symptoms. When taken as directed, these medications can be helpful and safe, and have a very low risk for addiction. If your doctor prescribes stimulants, it’s important to follow the instructions and to discuss any concerns about addiction or dependence.

Sometimes people who don’t have ADHD take drugs like Adderall® or Ritalin® in an attempt to get high, to stay awake longer, or to stay focused while studying. According to the Monitoring the Future annual survey on teen drug use, there was a significant increase in the misuse of the ADHD medicine Adderall® among 8th graders from 2015 to 2020.

This can be especially harmful because people often take these medications at a higher dose or through a different route than prescribed. Misusing ADHD medications can cause headaches, nausea, feeling anxious, and sleeping problems. Misusing prescription stimulants can also lead to addiction. These drugs can also make you feel paranoid, cause your body temperature to get dangerously high, and make your heart beat too fast. While stimulants may help with a lack of focus in some people, they may diminish other skills (like creative thinking).

More information 🔗 https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics/national-drug-alcohol-facts-week

3/18/24-3/24/24: Neurodiversity recognizes that everyone experiences the world differently but it can sometimes be challenging to get the world to acknowledge that it’s okay to be different! Neurodiversity Celebration Week aims to be more inclusive, recognizing and accepting the differences in the same way as any other human variation.



Retrieved from: https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/neurodiversity-celebration-week/