Youth Prevention and Wellness Blog

Promoting the Whole-Health of Youth
According to SAMHSA, “Physical and mental health are deeply connected.” (https://mailchi.mp/e0bcf7a4ce7f/bridging-the-gap-between-physical-and-mental-health-mental-health-awareness-month-continues?e=4ecacc7285). That is why during Mental Health Awareness Month SAMHSA is promoting the connection between physical and mental health, and...
Promoting the Whole-Health of Youth
According to SAMHSA, “Physical and mental health are deeply connected.” (https://mailchi.mp/e0bcf7a4ce7f/bridging-the-gap-between-physical-and-mental-health-mental-health-awareness-month-continues?e=4ecacc7285). That is why during Mental Health Awareness Month SAMHSA is promoting the connection between physical and mental health, and...

New Improved SPORT PPW Online Program
The SPORT Prevention Plus Wellness (PPW) Online Program is a self-paced, interactive program for youth in school, community, and home settings. SPORT stands for Substance Prevention Optimizing Resiliency Training. SPORT...
New Improved SPORT PPW Online Program
The SPORT Prevention Plus Wellness (PPW) Online Program is a self-paced, interactive program for youth in school, community, and home settings. SPORT stands for Substance Prevention Optimizing Resiliency Training. SPORT...

Evidence-Based Prevention Anytime & Anywhere: F...
Session Objectives: Describe the new evidence-based SPORT Prevention Plus Wellness (PPW) Online Program. Explain the program’s benefits, how teachers can use it, how it can be easily evaluated, and what’s...
Evidence-Based Prevention Anytime & Anywhere: F...
Session Objectives: Describe the new evidence-based SPORT Prevention Plus Wellness (PPW) Online Program. Explain the program’s benefits, how teachers can use it, how it can be easily evaluated, and what’s...

Celebrate Prevention Week with PPW!
Join Prevention Plus Wellness (PPW) in promoting youth substance use prevention and mental health promotion by celebrating Prevention Week 2025! Get the free Healthy Lifestyle Guidelines for Youth Drug Prevention...
Celebrate Prevention Week with PPW!
Join Prevention Plus Wellness (PPW) in promoting youth substance use prevention and mental health promotion by celebrating Prevention Week 2025! Get the free Healthy Lifestyle Guidelines for Youth Drug Prevention...

CORRECTED LINK: Prevention Plus Wellness Traini...
Goal: To gain the knowledge, confidence, and skills to effectively train others to implement a Prevention Plus Wellness (PPW) program(s) with fidelity, quality, and effectiveness. Objectives: Participants will...
CORRECTED LINK: Prevention Plus Wellness Traini...
Goal: To gain the knowledge, confidence, and skills to effectively train others to implement a Prevention Plus Wellness (PPW) program(s) with fidelity, quality, and effectiveness. Objectives: Participants will...

Implementing Prevention Plus Wellness Programs ...
Session Objectives: Review steps for implementing Prevention Plus Wellness (PPW) programs to youth and young adults individually, in groups and virtually. Discuss tools and procedures for evaluating PPW programs. Examine...
Implementing Prevention Plus Wellness Programs ...
Session Objectives: Review steps for implementing Prevention Plus Wellness (PPW) programs to youth and young adults individually, in groups and virtually. Discuss tools and procedures for evaluating PPW programs. Examine...