The events that took place at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021 were difficult to watch. It brought up concerns for our personal safety and the safety of our nation. It was the latest addition to safety-related crises we have known throughout 2020, not the least of which is the daily awareness of a […]
Many people go through self-compassion questions or exercises at the end of a calendar year. And, even if it’s not that formal, most of us at least spend some time considering what has happened January through December in our work, personal lives, and the world at large. Many times, these types of evaluations ask questions […]
As the new year approaches, you might be one of the millions of people who decide to make a new year’s resolution. Approximately 60% of Americans will make a resolution this year, and, typically, these resolutions revolve around becoming healthier. One way you can become healthier in the new year is to reduce your overall […]
Feelings of loneliness and the experience of isolation is not a new phenomenon during the holidays. Even in previous years when you may have been surrounded by people at a gathering, it is possible to feel alone in a crowd. Loneliness and isolation are as much an internal experience as an external one. But, the […]
Many people identify certain emotions as “good” emotions and others as “bad” emotions. In reality, all emotions are simply information, helping you to understand how you are processing a situation. We categorize emotions this way is because some are more pleasant to feel. Happiness, contentment, and peace are more pleasant, while sadness, anger, and frustration […]
As many colleges and universities are moving to suspend in-person courses, you might be asking ‘What are college students doing to avoid getting and spreading COVID-19?’ To better understand how COVID-19 has impacted the substance use, mental health, and overall well-being of Missouri college students, Partners in Prevention created the 2020 Students’ Well-being Survey. Implemented […]
We’re so excited to have Anne Rulo as one of our contributing authors for the blog! Anne Rulo is an author, speaker, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, and coach’s wife. She and her husband Tim live in northern Missouri and have two children. After working as a mental health therapist for a number of […]
For some students, going home for the holidays is a positive experience. For others, life at home is a challenge. But, this year? There are likely some challenges facing you that are different from any you’ve ever known. Holiday traditions, the job you may have usually worked, the extended family you would usually see – […]
Partners in Prevention is Missouri’s higher education substance misuse consortium dedicated to creating healthy and safe college campuses. A coalition of 24 colleges and universities in the state, PIP encourages using data-driven evidence-based strategies to impact the health and well-being of college students. Our work focuses primarily around students’ alcohol and other drug use behaviors, their […]