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Perfection is Fake Podcast - Early College High School
Perfection is Fake Podcast - Early College High School
You must understand that nobody is perfect and everybody makes mistakes. The Perfection is Fake podcast covers real student struggles and challenges from rig...
Veterans & Active Duty Mental Health Support
Veterans & Active Duty Mental Health Support
Wellness Check Ins - Breathing & Yoga Exercises
Wellness Check Ins - Breathing & Yoga Exercises
Myths and Facts about ADHD
Myths and Facts about ADHD
LGBTQ+ Mental Health Tips
LGBTQ+ Mental Health Tips
BIPOC Mental Health | Mental Health America
BIPOC Mental Health | Mental Health America
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The East Texas Weekend Spotlight
The East Texas Weekend Spotlight
ARTICLE: ETMC Foundation awards Next Step $250,000 for suicide prevention programs in East Texas schools
ARTICLE: ETMC Foundation awards Next Step $250,000 for suicide prevention programs in East Texas schools
ARTICLE: Waxahachie ISD Offers Suicide Awareness Parent Night
ARTICLE: Waxahachie ISD Offers Suicide Awareness Parent Night
TylerPaper Article: ACEs Conference
TylerPaper Article: ACEs Conference
KLTV Article: Women's Fund of Smith County Awardees
KLTV Article: Women's Fund of Smith County Awardees
Impact grants will be given to four nonprofits to help them give back to underserved groups in the community.
New suicide prevention program expands to East Texas schools
New suicide prevention program expands to East Texas schools
KETK Interview about Suicide Prevention Month
KETK Interview about Suicide Prevention Month
Photovoice Online Galleries
Brownsboro '25 Student Photo Exhibition
Brownsboro '25 Student Photo Exhibition
Caldwell '25 Student Photo Exhibition
Caldwell '25 Student Photo Exhibition
Caldwell '24 Student Photo Exhibition
Caldwell '24 Student Photo Exhibition
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BLOG: Conversation Starters to Help You Reconnect with Your Teen This Season
BLOG: Conversation Starters to Help You Reconnect with Your Teen This Season
The holidays bring a natural pause, a chance to slow down, share meals, and spend more time under one roof. For parents of teens, it’s also a window of opportunity: a chance to reconnect, reflect on the year behind you, and talk about what’s ahead....
BLOG: How to Help Your Teen Navigate Bullying
BLOG: How to Help Your Teen Navigate Bullying
By October, most teens have settled into their school-year routines. New classes, sports, clubs, and social groups are all in motion, but so are the more difficult parts of school life, including bullying. At Next Step, we know how bullying, whether in-person or online, can...
BLOG: PTSD vs. Anxiety: What’s the Difference?
BLOG: PTSD vs. Anxiety: What’s the Difference?
BLOG: Navigating the Pressures of Adolescence: How Parents and Educators Can Support Youth Mental Health
BLOG: Navigating the Pressures of Adolescence: How Parents and Educators Can Support Youth Mental Health
Adolescence is a time of rapid change, both physically and emotionally. For many young people, it’s a period filled with excitement, growth, and discovery—but it’s also a time when mental health challenges can emerge. As we observe Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s crucial to recognize...
BLOG: Resetting for the New Year: A Fresh Start for Substance Misuse
BLOG: Resetting for the New Year: A Fresh Start for Substance Misuse
BLOG: Why Horror Movies are Good for your Mental Health
BLOG: Why Horror Movies are Good for your Mental Health
Written by: Regional Lead Counselor Jansen McDonald, LCSW I love a good horror film. From jump scares to psychological torment, there’s just something about a good scary movie that leaves me feeling satisfied. But did you know that horror movies can actually be beneficial to...
BLOG: 7 Ways to Help Your Teen Establish Good Self-Care Habits
BLOG: 7 Ways to Help Your Teen Establish Good Self-Care Habits
BLOG: Facts and Statistics of the Top 4 Substances Abused by Teens
BLOG: Facts and Statistics of the Top 4 Substances Abused by Teens
BLOG: Self-Harm Awareness Month
BLOG: Self-Harm Awareness Month
BLOG: Why You Should Talk to Your Kids About Alcohol Before This Year’s Super Bowl
BLOG: Why You Should Talk to Your Kids About Alcohol Before This Year’s Super Bowl
BLOG: Coping with Holiday Stress: Finding Serenity During the Holiday Season
BLOG: Coping with Holiday Stress: Finding Serenity During the Holiday Season
DEA Take Back | East TX Locations
DEA Take Back | East TX Locations
Coming Out Handbook - The Trevor Project
Coming Out Handbook - The Trevor Project
ARTICLE: Naomi Osaka: 'It's O.K. Not to Be O.K.'
ARTICLE: Naomi Osaka: 'It's O.K. Not to Be O.K.'
BLOG: How to Talk to Your Kids about Substance Abuse at Every Age
BLOG: How to Talk to Your Kids about Substance Abuse at Every Age
Counselor Spotlight: Jansen McDonald
Counselor Spotlight: Jansen McDonald
Kilgore ISD's Fight Against Underage Substance Abuse
Kilgore ISD's Fight Against Underage Substance Abuse
How to Cope with Grief and Loss
How to Cope with Grief and Loss
Veterans Resource: Camp V Tyler
Veterans Resource: Camp V Tyler
National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health 2020
National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health 2020
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