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Leah Pokorny

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What is Narcan?

03/28/25 Understanding Narcan: A Lifesaving Tool in the Opioid Crisis The opioid epidemic continues to affect communities across the world, with overdose deaths reaching record highs. One of the…

Coping With Grief and Loss

02/18/25 Grief is something that, sadly, almost everyone will have to face in their lifetime. Grief is mental distress caused by loss, typically associated with the death of a loved…

Why is Safer Internet Important?

02/11/25 “Look, I have new followers on Instagram!”  “I have over 500 friends on Facebook!” It is clear that social…

Let’s Stop the Stigma

12/06/24 There are a lot of things that people don’t understand about mental health and substance use. When someone doesn’t have a proper understanding, they tend to jump to incorrect…

What is Anxiety?

11/06/24 According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Anxiety is one of the most common mental disorders. Mood and anxiety disorders are primarily caused by a disturbance in the…

The Ripple Effect

July 17th

The Ripple Effect

When someone struggles with mental health or substance use issues, they are often not the only person affected. Families often experience the impact alongside their loved one, navigating mental,…

Coping Isn’t Healing

June 26th

Coping Isn’t Healing

When life becomes overwhelming, many people search for ways to cope. While some coping strategies can be healthy and beneficial, others offer only temporary relief while masking deeper emotional…