PBPN Behavioral Health

03/03/2026

Medications for opioid use disorder can prevent and reverse overdose. They also reduce opioid use and cravings. They are safe, effective, and save lives. The infographic below 👇 shows how these medications work. View and share: https://go.nih.gov/1nClMYU

03/03/2026

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) refers to recurring depressive symptoms experienced typically in late fall and winter months. An estimated 5% of the population suffers from SAD, with higher numbers occurring in higher geographic latitudes, where winter daylight hours are shorter.¹

If you notice significant changes in mood and behavior when the seasons change, like an increase in substance use to self-medicate, it may be SAD. Learn the signs and symptoms of SAD and how to get help: https://lnkd.in/gJamuZTq

*Graphic Source: Seasonal Affective Disorder and Substance Use, National Association of Social Workers: https://bit.ly/4q1iNKy
¹: Global prevalence of seasonal affective disorder by latitude: A systematic review and meta-analysis: https://bit.ly/48NGAaa

SAMHSA

03/03/2026

03/03/2026

Opioid tolerance can develop quickly, meaning your body requires more of the opioids to achieve the same pain-relieving effect. This does not necessarily mean your pain is getting worse; it may reflect changes in how your body processes the medication.

For more information about risks of opioid misuse, visit CDC.gov/Overdose-Prevention/Manage-Treat-Pain/Reduce-Risks.html.

03/03/2026

Opioid overdose is a medical emergency and recognizing the signs can save a life. It's often difficult to tell if someone is overdosing but knowing what to look for and how to respond is crucial. Learn the warning signs and what to do: https://www.samhsa.gov/substance-use/treatment/overdose-prevention

03/03/2026

Medications for opioid overdose, withdrawal, and addiction are safe, effective, and save lives. One example is naloxone, an emergency medicine that reverses opioid overdose by blocking receptors in the brain. Learn about more medications: https://loom.ly/54Goq7Y

03/03/2026

When people hear “opioids,” they often think only of illegal drugs.

Many of the most powerful opioids are prescription medications used every day for pain management. Just because it is a prescription doesn’t mean it won't cause an accidental overdose.

Opioid emergencies can happen to anyone. Have NARCAN on hand, just in case.

03/03/2026

Opioid use disorder is a treatable medical condition.
With the right support and treatment, recovery is not just possible – it is within reach.

For more information ➡️ findtreatment.gov

03/03/2026

📢💚 Kanza Mental Health and Guidance Center – 2026 Community Needs Assessment 💚📢

Your voice matters! 🗣️✨

We invite you to take a few minutes to complete our 2026 Community Needs Assessment. Your feedback will help us better understand the mental health and substance use needs of our community and guide how we serve you in the future.

✅ Completely confidential
⏱️ Takes about 10 minutes
🤝 Makes a real difference

🔗 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DG82CSS

Thank you for helping us continue to support and strengthen our community. 💚

03/03/2026

For many parents, caregiving becomes a lifelong role.

Join us this afternoon for:

Ask the Expert: Roles in Recovery — Part 2: Parents
⏰ 4:00–5:30 p.m. ET

Moderator:
Dr. Judith R. Smith — clinical social worker and author

Panelists:
The three co-hosts of Schizophrenia: Three Moms in the Trenches:

• Mindy Greiling
• Randye Kaye
• Miriam Feldman

They bring decades of lived experience navigating serious mental illness within their families — and deep ties to the NAMI community through advocacy, leadership and education.

If you support an adult child living with serious mental illness — or work alongside families who do — we hope you’ll join us.

Register before we begin: https://nami-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XrNnTsZxTBq1_FrY47DZRA

03/03/2026

For Elders Only - Sign Up at the Elder Center to Reserve a Time

03/03/2026

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has criticized the broadening use of anxiety medications, claiming they’re harmful. Doctors and researchers say the MAHA movement is misrepresenting drugs that have been proved to safely treat chronic anxiety and point to broader social changes to explain their increased use.