As the new school year quickly approaches, and we begin to make preparations for what is to come, parents, educators, and children are faced with more uncertainty than ever before.…
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Each September, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) sponsors National Recovery Month to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders and celebrate those in…
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For the past 65 years, Penn Foundation has been dedicated to serving the community. From our humble beginnings in 1955, Penn Foundation has grown into one of the most comprehensive…
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It is safe to say that we encounter change every day. Some changes are expected while others are a surprise. Many changes are anticipated such as finishing high school, getting…
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According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, drug and alcohol use has increased dramatically during the pandemic. However, research indicates that only 19% of individuals living with substance use…
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One-in-five people live with mental illness. Like other diseases, mental illness is no one’s fault. It has many causes such as genetics and other biological, environmental, and social/cultural factors. Like…
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The constant change and uncertainty of the past year have led many individuals to feel more comfortable staying at home. While this is understandable, connecting with others is important for…
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Over the last year-and-a-half, families have had to adjust to online learning. But as a new school year approaches, families must shift gears once again back to in-person learning. While…
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Early in life, children and adolescents are faced with the primary task of developing a sense of hope, competency, and secure identity.
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Dr. Donald Ardell’s book, High Level Wellness: An Alternative to Doctors, Drugs, and Disease, was one of the central texts for a high-level wellness class that I took in 1978…
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