This article by Nancy Poole and Lindsay Wolfson states, “The solution to FASD prevention is not simply to tell women not to drink, assuming they either don’t know enough or don’t care enough. That is outdated, individualistic thinking that ignores the social and cultural factors that contribute to alcohol use in pregnancy. The solution is to create policy environments that make prevention possible.”

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Mental health conversations are stronger when they include EVERYONE, & that means including individuals with FASD.  

By broadening awareness and understanding of the connection between FASD & mental health, we can help build more compassionate, informed, & supportive communities for all.

This month, we celebrate progress, promote inclusion, and continue advocating for mental health conversations that reflect the full diversity of living experiences. Together, we can create a future where every individual with FASD is seen, heard, understood, & supported.

Image Description: Bright yellow and gold graphic for Mental Health Awareness Month featuring a large green awareness ribbon in the center with the FASD United logo placed on the ribbon. Multiple illustrated hands of diverse skin tones extend inward from all sides toward the ribbon, symbolizing support, inclusion, and community. Text at the top reads, “May is Mental Health Awareness Month.” Text at the bottom reads, “When we talk about mental health, we must include FASD in the conversation.”

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This short video from Proof Alliance NC features a fun summer mocktail.  The mocktail is made with lemon juice, elderflower syrup, elderflower tonic, soda water, and garnished with a lemon twist and mint. 

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“Alcohol-related content (ARC) is pervasive across social media. Existing research suggests that posting of and exposure to such content may affect young adults' drinking and alcohol-related problems. This scoping review delineates and describes the existing peer-reviewed quantitative research examining the associations between ARC posting and exposure and drinking and alcohol-related problems among young adults ages 18 to 30.”
- Alcohol Research, Current Reviews

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“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), analyzing data from 2022, continues to shed light on when and how women are dying during and following pregnancy. In particular, deaths due to mental health conditions have risen significantly from 22.7% in 2021 to 27.7% in 2022.  Mental health conditions continue to be the overall leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths, with 216 deaths due to mental health conditions.”

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Choline is an essential nutrient that supports brain health. While studies have shown inconsistent benefits of choline supplementation for improving outcomes related to PAE, Dr. Susan M. Smith is working to better understand when and how choline may help.

As part of her work with CIFASD, Dr. Smith is studying whether pairing choline with other micronutrients, such as vitamin B, may improve outcomes for individuals with prenatal alcohol exposure.

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