Below are five reasons why youth and adult substance use/misuse prevention programs and campaigns should promote healthy behaviors and wellness.
#1: Youth and adults experience multiple health risks.
Youth and adults are at risk not only of substance use and misuse, but physical
inactivity, poor eating, lack of sleep and stress requiring a holistic approach.
#2: Healthy behaviors protect and improve mental health.
Research shows that wellness-promoting behaviors protect against mental illness and promote mental health.
#3: Wellness empowers one to choose positive identities and healthy habits.
Wellness emphasizes having positive goals, learning self-regulation skills, and choosing a healthy identity and habits.
#4: Wellness is the ultimate goal for all youth & adults.
Wellness is not just about reducing health risks, but promoting good physical and mental health, performance, and happiness.
#5: Promoting wellness and healthy behaviors protects against substance use/misuse.
Wellness acknowledges the mind and body are interconnected and that healthy behaviors can reduce risky substance use.
Learn more about strengthening youth mental health: https://preventionpluswellness.com/blogs/news/strengthening-youth-mental-health-by-targeting-wellness-in-substance-use-prevention-intervention-recovery-free-webinar