We recently connected with EZ Awakenings, a group that advocates for access to free mental health care and education. Their vision is that one day everyone knows how to balance their mental health. Since nearly half of those who experience a mental illness will also experience a substance use disorder, this topic is near and dear to us. Please check out https://www.ezawakenings.org/ to find out more about their mission and what you can do to help! (fb)

A 2016 study of 10,000 adolescents found that two-thirds of those who developed alcohol or substance use disorders had experienced at least one mental health disorder. We caught up with Madeleine at SanaMente Counseling Tampa this week and had a chance to learn more about the work they do to help youth who are experiencing depression and anxiety. Drop by their page for more: https://www.smctampa.com/about (fb)