Health and Wellness for Resurrection University Parish

Mental Health-College Drinking

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NAMI Family-to-Family is a class for families, partners, and friends of individuals with mental illness. The course is designed to facilitate a better understanding of mental illness, increase coping skills and empower participants to become advocates for their family members. This program was designated as an evidence-based program by SAMHSA. NAMI Family-to-Family not only provides critical information and strategies for taking care of the person you love, but you'll also find out that you're not alone. Recovery is a journey, and there is hope.The group setting of NAMI Family-to-Family provides mutual support and shared positive impact—you can experience compassion and reinforcement from people who understand your situation. You can also help others through your own experience. In the program, you'll learn about:
  • How to manage crises, solve problems and communicate effectively
  • Taking care of yourself and managing your stress
  • Developing the confidence and stamina to provide support with compassion
  • Finding and using local supports and services
  • Up-to-date information on mental health conditions and how they affect the brain
  • Current treatments, including evidence-based therapies, medications and side effects
  • The impact of mental illness on the entire family
- See more at: https://www.nami.org/Find-Support/NAMI-Programs/NAMI-Family-to-Family#sthash.OGpLlb1I.dpuf

The group will meet the first Monday of the month.
Contact Info: 
406-414-1644
Harmful and underage college drinking are significant public health problems, and they exact an enormous toll on the intellectual and social lives of students on campuses across the United States. 
Drinking at college has become a ritual that students often see as an integral part of their higher education experience. Many students come to college with established drinking habits, and the college environment can exacerbate the problem. According to a national survey, almost 60 percent of college students ages 18–22 drank alcohol in the past month,1 and almost 2 out of 3 of them engaged in binge drinking during that same time frame.   https://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/CollegeFactSheet/CollegeFactSheet.pdf                             National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
ALCOHOL AWARENESS HELPFUL INTERNET LINKS:
o National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD): www.ncadd.org 
o Alcoholics Anonymous (AA):www.aa.org
o Al-Anon Family Groups:www.al-anon.alateen.org
o National Institution on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA):www.niaaa.nih.gov
o College Drinking: Changing the Culture (NIAAA):www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov
o Stop Underage Drinking: Portal of Federal Resources:www.stopalcoholabuse.gov
o Center for Disease Control; Alcohol and Public Health:www.cdc.gov/Alcohol
o Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth:www.camy.org
o Alcohol Policy Information System (APIS): www.alcoholpolicy.niaaa.nih.gov/UnderageDrinking.html 

ALSO SEE:
 https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/pdfs/alcoholyourhealth.pdf
https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/spanish/pdf/el-consumo-alcohol-y-su-salud.pdf

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Ride Your Bike Safely ​

Riding bikes is a great way to get active. Riding a bike can help you:
  • Get in shape
  • Lose weight
  • Lower your risk of health conditions like heart disease
  • Save money on gas
Riding bikes is also a great way to spend time with your family and get active together. If you have kids, teach them to bike safely right from the start.
Follow these safety tips every time you ride.

  • Ride a bike that’s the right size for you.
  • Check the brakes before you ride.
  • Always wear a bike helmet that fits correctly.
  • Wear bright colors and reflective tape.
  • Avoid wearing things that can get caught in your bike chain, like loose pants.
  • Ride in the same direction as cars and follow the "rules of the road." 
  • If possible, ride on a bike path that's separate from cars. 
A bike crash could send you to the emergency room. But the good news is that many bike injuries can be prevented.
Follow the “rules of the road.”
  • Look both ways before entering the street.
  • Ride in the same direction as the cars.
  • Stop at all stop signs and intersections.
  • Use hand signals to show others what you plan to do next.
    • For a left turn, look behind you, hold your left arm straight out to the side, and turn carefully.
    • For a right turn, hold your left arm out and up in an “L” shape.
    • To signal that you are stopping, hold your left arm out and down in an upside-down “L” shape.
  
Use your left hand to make these signals for left turn, right turn, and stop.


Stay alert.
Paying attention to the things around you can help you stay safe.
  • Look for potholes, rocks, wet leaves, or anything that could make you fall.
  • Be aware of cars that are parking or backing up.
  • Listen for traffic and other activity around you. Don’t wear headphones when you ride.
  • Try not to ride in bad weather – but if you must, go slowly.

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