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Waynesville High students shine light on suicide prevention
Some students at Waynesville High School are on a mission of caring. Working with Guidance Counselor Cathy Joefreda, the kids set out to help their classmates learn to identify signs of suicide and how they can talk
I know what it's like: a walk with a peer supporter
NOTE: This is the first in a series of stories about peer supporters and their work with individuals in recovery from addiction and mental health issues. There's no mistaking Sarah Neff's enthusiasm for her
Kindness and other things to prevent bullying
Even though it's been years, I remember the punches like they just happened. I was in the fourth grade, and it was the last day of school before summer break. It was also my last day at this particular school, because
'13 Reasons Why': Parents and Kids Need to Talk About the Series
Season 2 of the widely discussed Netflix series "13 Reasons Why" is out, and - like the first season - is generating a lot of discussion. This time around, it seems to be starting out with a more positive tone. You
Can Gambling be a Big Problem? You Bet
Maybe you've seen it in someone you love - always heading to the casino, but always looking to borrow money. Or maybe you know they've lied about what's going on with their finances because of a gambling habit. That
Recognize MLK Day with a Mental Health Screening
Each January, we recognize and consider the works civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. His name has become synonymous with quietly standing up for one’s beliefs and forging change. What many people don't