It's ADHD Awareness Month!
This year’s theme for ADHD Awareness Month is "Reframing ADHD: Discovering New Perspectives."
There are many myths surrounding ADHD that can be harmful and continue to perpetuate the stigma surrounding the disorder.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurological disorder that affects about 5.29% of children and 2.8-4.4% of adults. It is diagnosed as one of these three types:

  1. Inattentive Type
  2. Hyperactive/Impulsive Type
  3. Combined Type

Most of the common symptoms of ADHD, like difficulty remaining still for long periods of time, high activity levels, and limited attention spans, are common with all young children. The difference in children diagnosed with ADHD is that these symptoms are noticeably greater than expected for their age, cause distress, and/or cause problems functioning at home, at school, or with friends. While ADHD does present challenges, there are resources, skills, and strategies to help overcome these challenges.
My Life With ADHD - Turning Point CT

When people think of ADHD they think of someone who is hyper, bouncing off the walls and just doesn't stop talking. They think of the fact they take "stimulants" to be able to function or that they seem just lazy for not paying attention enough....

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turningpointct.org
Wellness Month Continues


One of the ways to improve your emotional wellness is to learn how to regulate your emotions. Here are some strategies to help you.
Learn to Control your emotions so they don't control you.

Knowing how to regulate your emotions is important for everyone, whether or not you have BPD. But what is emotion regulation, and how can you improve your emotion regulation skills?

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www.verywellmind.com
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Events at a Glance
Mental Health Services Conference
October 14th & 15th

Domestic Violence Awareness Vigil
October 14th, 6 - 7:30 PM
My Friend Abby's Fundraiser
October 16th, 1 - 5 PM
Fundamentals of Meeting Management for Prevention Coalitions & LPCs
October 19, 10 AM - 12 PM
CCPG Annual Conference
October 20th & 21st
10 AM - 2:30 PM
CATCH My Breath
Lunch & Learn
October 20, 11:30 AM - 1 PM
Human Trafficking Training Series (3 Trainings)
for CT Child Service Providers
First: Oct. 22, 1 - 4 PM
Darien Student Survey Findings
October 20th and 7 pm
QPR Training
October 21st, 6 - 7:30 PM
AFSP CT Suicide Prevention Walk
October 24, 11:30 AM - 1 PM

25th Annual Mental Health Breakfast
October 26th, 8 - 9:30 AM
Certified Prevention Specialist Exam Prep
October 27th, 10 - 11:30 AM

Want to submit an event for us to promote? Send a PDF and/or link with description to info@thehubct.org.
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support groups

Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Next Weekend!
Do you have unused or expired prescription medication in your home?

Prescription Drug Take Back Day is coming soon! Many communities in our region will have drop-off locations on Saturday, October 23rd from 10 AM - 2 PM. We will announce locations as we receive notice of events.

Why is it important?
The majority of people who misuse prescription drugs, particularly teens and young adults, get them from a family member or friend's home. Since Take Back Day began, our state has collected 131,935 pounds of medications!

It can save a life!
Are you hosting a Take Back Day Event? Email your flyer to us to share!
Greenwich
Fairfield


Can't attend a Take Back Day event? Visit www.thehubct.org/free to request FREE Deterra bags so you can dispose safely at home!
Announcements
Congratulations to
Thriving Youth Taskforce!
The Community Fund of Darien, the fiduciary for state and federal grants that support the Thriving Youth Task Force, was just awarded a Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Grant. This federal grant, which is managed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will allocate $125,000 per year for the next 5 years to support TYTF and our continued efforts to reduce teen substance use. Under the terms of this federal grant, they will expand the scope of their work to include a focus on marijuana use in addition to alcohol use.
New Teen Support Group
FREE Recovery Coach Academy: Apply by Oct. 22nd!
Teens & Young Adults
 Wanted for Podcast
Turning Point CT is looking for a few participants for their November and December podcasts. The topics are Seasonal Depression, Winter Holidays, and New Years. They facilitate the discussions over Zoom. Email kmarcaurele@positivedirections.org for more info and to sign up.
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Resources

SAMHSA Releases More Talk. They Hear You. Campaign Resources

SAMHSA expands its Talk. They Hear You. substance use prevention campaign resources with the release of Public Service Announcement (PSA) wallet cards and postcards. Each PSA encourages parents and educators to talk to their children and students about alcohol and other substances.

In the News
I Was A 'Functional' Alcoholic. Here's What Happened...

"I was excelling at work, widely respected by my peers, I had won several prestigious awards and I looked gym-fit. Why would anyone think I had a problem?"

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www.huffpost.com
Teens say Facebook's addictive Instagram app makes them...

Instagram and Facebook are under scrutiny after being accused of harmful body-image messages. We hear from teenagers who say Instagram can be a stresser - but it's hard to quit. LULU GARCIA-NAVARRO, HOST: Former Facebook employee Frances Haugen...

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www.npr.org
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