SCAN Futuros Sin Barreras YPI Starr Program

06/10/2026

There is often a strong focus on men’s physical health — fitness, annual checkups, and heart health — but mental well-being is equally as important because mental health is health!

Just as the body needs care and attention, so does emotional and mental well-being. Yet, there is a silent crisis in men’s mental health — one that too often goes unnoticed or unspoken. Men are nearly four times more likely to die by su***de than women*, underscoring the urgent need to break this silence and seek support.

Small steps to care for mental health can lead to significant change. Let’s build a culture where men feel safe speaking up and reaching out. As a community, we can break the stigma, support one another, and ensure no one struggles in silence.

06/04/2026

Painting serves as a powerful tool for stress relief, promoting mental clarity, emotional expression, and overall well-being.

05/28/2026

May Mental Health Matters at RGCGISD Activities and events.

05/20/2026

Mental health touches every one of us either directly or through someone we love. Let’s commit to talking about it with the care and honesty it deserves. https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/what-is-mental-health/facts

05/13/2026

Mental Health Matters in May and every day Event at RGCGISD Grulla Elementary School on May 12, 2026, Was a great success!
Painting serves as a powerful tool for stress relief, promoting mental clarity, emotional expression, and overall well-being.
Painting activity with Mrs. Marie at Grulla Elementary was amazing!

05/04/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month is observed every May to promote mental wellness, reduce stigma, and connect people with resources for mental health support.

04/30/2026

On average, a teenager is exposed to nearly eighty-five drug references a day, either in movies, television, advertisements, and yes, social media. Social media especially plays a significant role in shaping adolescent behavior, including attitudes toward substance use. With millions of teens actively engaging on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat, social media is a major avenue for social interaction and influence. While these platforms can contribute to increased exposure and normalization of substance use, some users and organizations are taking advantage of the platform to spread messages of prevention and education.

By Gil Somers Introduction On average, a teenager is exposed to nearly eighty-five drug references a day, either in movies, television, advertisements, and yes, social media. Social media especially plays a significant role in shaping adolescent behavior, including attitudes toward substance use. Wi...

04/30/2026

About 178,000 people die from excessive drinking each year. That’s
488 deaths per day, making alcohol a leading cause of preventable
death in the United States. To save lives, communities can use effective strategies like regulating the number of stores that sell alcohol, updating alcohol taxes, and limiting the number of hours alcohol is sold.

States that implement policies to reduce alcohol availability, affordability, and advertising can reduce the number of people who die from excessive alcohol use.

04/22/2026

1 in 3 US adults drink in ways that put their health at risk. This includes binge drinking, heavy drinking, and any drinking by pregnant women or people younger than 21. www.cdc.gov

04/15/2026

April is Alcohol Awareness Month—a time to raise awareness and understanding of alcohol use and misuse. It offers communities a chance to gain more understanding of how individuals struggle with alcohol use and offers resources and support. www.samhsa.gov