Teacher Created Mental Health Check-In Chart

This teacher created a mental health check-in chart for her students and now teachers around the world are doing the same.

Read Article by clicking the link.

https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Wellness/teacher-created-mental-health-check-chart-students-now/story?id=62169283

Brain Garden Spotlight of the Month- Erich Albrecht

Erich Albrecht shares an intimate detail of his life after heavy use of TCH. Click the link to listen in on our conversation of the effects he experienced and how he is overcoming his obstacle.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2VkXIFvq3dNUPg2VCURAyP?si=887620298eb8443d

I found this article pretty controversial but yet I also feel it could be an important discussion, maybe this will strike up a conversation with your family members and helping understand behaviors within your family unit and yourself. There is no right or wrong here.

addiction is a complex issue with multiple contributing factors, and research has shown that genetics play a significant role in an individual's risk for developing an addiction

https://knowyourdna.com/can-a-dna-test-predict-addiction/

Of course, having a higher risk doesn’t guarantee that you will become addicted. Your lifestyle, choices, health, and environment are what determine your likelihood of addiction.

As with any DNA test, there are pros and cons to genetic testing.

The benefits of genetic testing will help you make better informed decisions about your health and wellness and the drawbacks can be a trigger of negative emotions related to your own personal self and your family.

DNA testing can be an effective planning tool, but it can also be a Pandora's Box. It can open doors to things you may not be prepared to face yet.

If you have a family history of addiction it doesn't mean you will have an addiction, but it does predispose you to this disease. Only you can make the best decisions for you and take control of your mind and boy.

SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

Everything Under the Sun & Cainegels Connection

https://www.kdnk.org/podcast/everything-under-the-sun/2022-10-24/everything-under-the-sun-cainegels-connection-foundation

Take a moment to listen to James and Jenell (myself) talk about Cainegels Connection!

Spotlight Student of the Month!

Mattea is our student of the month! She stepped into the studio at KDNK to have a live broadcast of Brain Garden and we shared a wonderful conversation about sports related injury and overcoming that obstacle, positivity, and goals for her future.

Please listen in:

https://www.kdnk.org/podcast/brain-garden-an-azyep-podcast/2023-01-03/brain-garden-with-mattea

Spotlight is Cainegel Connection and Brain Garden!

Here is a link to the live interview on KDNK with Adele from AZYEP (Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program) to spotlight Cainegels Connection and our podcast called Brain Garden, watering seeds of mental wellness.

https://www.kdnk.org/podcast/andy-zanca-youth-empowerment-program/2022-12-14/azyep-talks-brain-garden-wellness-with-jenell-hilderbrand