A campaign by Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey is launching a campaign meant to help foster family bonding and improve youth mental health.
“Eat. Hug. Love.” will feature four public service announcements designed to guide parents in creating a nurturing environment for their children.
Studies indicate that engaging in shared family activities, such as meals, not only bolsters mental health but also significantly reduces the likelihood of substance experimentation among youth.
“At a time when young people face numerous challenges and pressures, ‘Eat. Hug. Love.’ offers actionable and easy-to-implement ways for parents to make a positive impact,” Executive Director Angelo Valente said. “By making the campaign available in both English and Spanish, we aim to ensure our message of connection and prevention is accessible to all families in New Jersey.”
The first announcement will debut in January with a focus on family movie nights.
The others with follow with highlights on the importance of parents expressing their love to their children daily, phone-free family meals to foster better communication and encouraging daily hugs.
The announcements will be featured on New Jersey Transit buses, trains, PATH trains, bus shelters, light rail lines, posters, web banners and billboards throughout the state.
For more information about the upcoming campaign, visit www.drugfreenj.org
