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Parents Under Pressure

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This Surgeon General's Advisory highlights the stressors that impact the mental health and well-being of parents and caregivers, the critical link between parental mental health and children's long-term well-being, and the urgent need to better support parents, caregivers, and families.

Mental health conditions disproportionately affect some parents and caregivers, reflecting broader social determinants of health. Click below to learn how we can take action. 

Talk, They Hear You. 

Talk, They Hear You is a campaign from SAMHSA that highlights the importance of frequent and meaningful conversations. Research suggests that one of the most important factors in healthy child development is a strong, open relationship with a parent. It is important to start talking to your children about alcohol and other drugs before they are exposed to them. Parents and caregivers have a significant influence on their children’s decisions about using alcohol and other drugs.

 

Check out these "Talk. They Hear You." campaign resources to help you start talking with your kids about these issues at a young age.

5 Conversation Goals

1. Show you disapprove of underage drinking and other drug misuse.

2. Show you care about your child’s health, wellness, and success.

3. Show you’re a good source of information about alcohol and other drugs.

4. Show you’re paying attention and you’ll discourage risky behaviors.

5. Build your child’s skills and strategies for avoiding underage drinking and drug use.

Monitoring and Securing Your Home

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MONITOR

Regularly check your prescriptions, alcohol, and medications. Note if you ever run out prior to prescription refill eligibility as that may indicate theft. If your child is prescribed medication, ask doctors questions about usage and duration. 

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SECURE

Make sure that these things are locked away.  Store prescriptions in a lockbox. Lock up your alcohol and store it where children cannot access it. By securing your household, you can prevent accidents and theft.

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PROTECT

Protect yourself and your family by securing your household and monitoring substances. Be aware of laws and parental responsibility for things like social hosting and access to substances. Keep kids, and yourself, safe!

MONITOR

SECURE

PROTECT

Prevention Starts at Home

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How to Talk to Your Children About Drugs, Alcohol, and Other Topics. 

Background

 

In today's day and age, talking to your children about substance misuse, alcohol, or internet safety can seem a bit overwhelming. Power of Putnam is here to come alongside of you and provide you some resources to help you talk to them as well as some statistics that may surprise and encourage you as a parent. 

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Statistics
 

  • More than 80% of 10-18 year olds say their parents are the BIGGEST INFLUENCE  in their decision whether or not to use alcohol or other drugs. 
     

  • Only 38% of Putnam County students reported talking with at least one parent about the dangers of using prescription drugs not prescribed to them in the past 12 months. 
     

  • 53% of Putnam County students reported that they had talked with at least one parent about the dangers of alcohol, tobacco, or other drug use. 
     

  • 48.9% of Putnam County students reported that they had talked with at least one parent or guardian about the dangers of vaping in the past 12 months. 

    Source:  TN Together Student Survey (Putnam County 8th, 10th, 12th grade students) , 2022-2023 

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Resources

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