Prevention and Education Initiatives - New England Medical Group

Prevention and Education Efforts are proactive initiatives aimed at raising awareness, imparting knowledge, and promoting healthy behaviors to prevent various issues and challenges. These efforts encompass a wide range of topics, including public health, substance abuse, violence prevention, mental health, and more. Through educational campaigns, workshops, seminars, and community outreach programs, the NEMG Team seeks to empower individuals with the information and skills needed to make informed decisions, mitigate risks, and lead healthier lives. By addressing root causes and promoting positive behaviors, these initiatives play a crucial role in fostering healthier communities and reducing the incidence of preventable problems.

Prevention and Teenage Health and Wellness

Physical

Encouraging regular physical activity and exercise.
Promoting a healthy diet and balanced nutrition.
Educating about the risks of substance abuse, including tobacco, alcohol, and drugs.

Mental Health

Promoting mental health awareness and destigmatizing seeking help for mental health concerns.
Teaching coping skills and resilience-building techniques to manage stress and emotions.
Providing access to mental health resources, such as counseling services and support groups.
Educating about the warning signs of mental health disorders and how to seek early intervention and treatment.

Social and Emotional Well-being:

Teaching healthy relationship skills, including communication, conflict resolution, and boundary setting.
Addressing bullying prevention and promoting a positive and inclusive school/community environment.
Encouraging positive peer influences and discouraging risky behaviors.
Providing education on safe digital and internet usage, including cyberbullying prevention.

Safety

Teaching about the dangers of risky behaviors, such as experimenting with drugs or alcohol, reckless driving, and unsafe sexual practices.

Health Screenings and Immunizations:

Encouraging regular health check-ups and screenings for conditions like obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure.
Ensuring adolescents are up-to-date on recommended vaccinations, including those for HPV, meningitis, and influenza.

Educational and Vocational Planning:

Providing guidance on academic success strategies, time management, and study skills.
Offering career counseling, exploration of interests and strengths, and planning for post-secondary education or vocational training.

These prevention strategies aim to promote the overall well-being of adolescents and empower them with the knowledge and skills to make healthy choices and navigate challenges effectively.

Meet Kevin Rosario

Senior Director of Community Engagement

A Nationally Certified Family Coach (NCFRC) and Intervention Professional (NCIP) with an MBA in Healthcare from Fitchburg State University, Kevin has worked in the behavioral health field since 2012. Working to educate and empower communities, Kevin serves as a liaison between families, EAP’s, Unions and other Medical and Clinical Professionals for trainings, and workshops to change the way we talk about mental health and substance use disorders.

Kevin’s passion is focusing on teenage mental health and substance use prevention and intervention; raising awareness to reduce stigma and promote healthy living. Kevin has presented to over 10,000 students, parents and professionals about the vulnerability of the developing brain, the importance of good decision making, the role of self-esteem and practical refusal skills young people can use when tempted by peer pressure. He is always available to provide guidance and direction to those seeking help and often draws from his lived experience to offer a ray of hope when it is needed most.

To schedule Prevention or Educational Sessions email [email protected]