The ‘T-Factor’ – the Beginning of Resilience? Recent research has highlighted the concept of the 'T-Factor' as a pivotal element in promoting positive developmental outcomes in children. The T-Factor comprises…
The Dose-Response Relationship Between Fitness and Mental Disorder Risks Recent research underscores the pivotal role physical fitness plays in safeguarding children and adolescents against mental health disorders. This compelling evidence…
Driven’s new National Resilience Index Report for 2023 is officially released.
This year we explore both the US and Australia’s resilience levels in the first 2-nation report. We find a…
Headlines trumpet a growing and desperately under-addressed issue of not simply rapid increased use of substances by youth (of that we are fully aware) but for reasons that only two…
The ‘Philosophy’ of Science – The Need for “Soul Talk”?
In a poignant piece by certified professional leadership coach Jacqueline Huntly, she exhorts not only the value of whole of person care…
Building Family Resilience Because Every Brain Matters Drug entrepreneurs are pushing to profit by normalizing and expanding marijuana use with well-funded campaigns and policies that target vulnerable populations. These campaigns…
Resilience Building Through Counselling (CBT)
(Significantly Better than Self-mediation with Substances)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely recognized and effective form of psychotherapy that focuses on the connection between thoughts,…
Drugs – The 'Currency of Cool’? What’s it Costing You? Do you know yet? Do you even care? Image, fun and the world of substance use! In today's rapidly evolving…
Strong Culture Builds Resilience
"Resilient communities don’t use drugs, resilient families don’t want them."
Have you ever stopped to consider the power of culture in building resilience? Our story today…
In a recent episode of the 'Pathways to Prevention' podcast, hosted by Drug Free America Foundation, Shane Varcoe, executive director of the Dalgarno Institute, shared his insights on the significance…
Teachers play an important role in helping children understand the dangers of drug usage. It is important to engage with children aged 9-12 in positive ways about reinforcing constructive behaviours…
As parents, we want to ensure that our children grow up to be healthy and successful individuals. One of the most important steps we can take to help our children…