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We Are the Medicine: Possibilities for Flourishing Through Difficult Times Christina Bethell, PhD, MPH, MBA is a Professor at Johns Hopkins University in the Bloomberg School of Public Health, where she advances a new integrated Science of Thriving to promote … Continue reading →

Congratulations to Luke Fincher, our coalition’s young adult prevention advocate who continues to work as a Peer 2 Peer Trainer and Program Assistant. Luke’s contribution has been Rock Solid! His work has had a profound impact, helping to build the … Continue reading →

We are excited for the Montana Summer Institute 2024! Learning how to foster hope, cultivate health, and strengthen connections to build healthier, safer, and more positive communities for all. Learning from scientists and leaders who are making a significant impact … Continue reading →

In September 2019, lead researcher Dr. Christina Bethell released the results of a study of 6,188 adults at Johns Hopkins seeking to identify Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) that could buffer against the health effects of traumatic ones. A percentage of … Continue reading →

Hello Community, Please save the date, June 6, 2024, for a positive, community welcoming meeting for the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition! We will be highlighting the good work already taking place within the community, including hearing from youth, and … Continue reading →

Our Friday Harbor Middle School recently sent a team along with School Counselor, Amara, to spend an incredible day where students will build friendships through interactive team building activities, explore mental health coping skills, learn conflict resolution skills, and learn … Continue reading →

2023 Healthy Youth Survey results offer signs of hope and resiliency among Washington students “The Healthy Youth Survey provides educators and policymakers with important insight into our students’ well-being,” said State Superintendent Chris Reykdal. “Our students are telling us that … Continue reading →

Knowledge is power A tranquilizer called xylazine is increasingly being found in the US illegal drug supply and linked to overdose deaths. Xylazine—which is not approved for use in people—can be life-threatening and is especially dangerous when combined with opioids … Continue reading →