Youth substance use is a serious and complicated problem, one that applies to children in the foster care system and those who are not. Despite some assumptions, foster environments themselves are not conducive to substance use, nor are tragic circumstances…
Social media has become a dominant part of our daily lives, and for that reason, it’s important to understand and analyze how social media affects mental health. We use social media for mostly everything—from our source of news, staying in…
May 7 is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, an annual event recognized during Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, which takes place during the first week of May. Mental health is an important topic year-round, but so much of the conversation…
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and a good opportunity to ensure that you’re familiar with how common teen dating violence is and how you can open up the conversation with the teen(s) in your life. The cycle of…
Our very own OB/GYN at Retreat at Lancaster County treats pregnant women up to 32 weeks’ gestation who have a history of substance abuse. From medical detox to specially-tailored care regimens, Dr. Kristi Dively, DO, has treated dozens of pregnant…
