Most of us probably weren’t aware that the last week of January is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week but it’s a perfect time to raise awareness of important information about drugs and alcohol. Let me share some of what…
As we enter the holiday season, I want to remind each of you to focus on your protective factors to get through the festivities stress-free so you can enjoy making memories rather than being frustrated or unhappy. Protective factors are…
Have you ever been a bystander to a horrific accident, a house fire or some other terrible occurrence? That sick sense in the pit of the stomach and the racing heart that comes with our natural fight or flight response…
The best thing you can do is diversify your options. This doesn’t mean getting rid of Pinterest. In fact, it means the opposite. You want to focus on multiple ways to bring in the views to your blog or the…
NEWARK - Stacie Bolitho knows first hand the devastation suicide can cause. In 2013, Bolitho's husband, Kyle, died by suicide. Through the support of family and friends Bolitho, from Hanover, and her daughter, Kennedy, have been able to move on…
Mental Health America of Licking County is organizing a Walk and Candlelight Vigil on Sept. 12 for suicide prevention. The event is sponsored by MHA, Licking County Suicide Prevention Coalition, Survivors After Suicide Loss Support Group, and Mental Health and…
Licking County has been the scene of a lot of news about drug use lately. Around the country, stories emerge daily about people from every walk of life – a medical school dean, attorneys, teachers, stay at home moms, construction…
WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING A LUXURY WATCH You are here: Purchasing a luxury watch such as a Rolex should always be done with some research and due diligence, as this will ensure you get the best deal available. In…
Often after one of my columns runs, I get calls and emails and people stop me around the county to thank me for the information I’ve shared. My purpose for writing these articles is to help anyone who can benefit…
NEWARK - As Julie Thomas listened to a presentation on mental health, she could think of students she works with that suffer from symptoms. Thomas, a behavior specialist at Newark High School, knows her students encounter depression in some way or another. "The…
