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Things Have Changed
Things Have Changed is a common-sense guide for parents and educators to navigating mental health and substance misuse to improve the odds of their children’s (and students’) joy and success.
Now more than ever, parents need better information about the challenges facing their children, what sorts of issues to expect and when, and the warning signs to look for.
From anxiety and depression to addiction, eating disorder, and loneliness, students and their families are facing mental health and substance misuse epidemics that require new guidance.
As a creator of The William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing at the University of Mississippi—named in honor of his late son, William, who died of an accidental overdose—David Magee now travels the country to educate students, parents, and educators about issues impacting student wellbeing, including alcohol, marijuana, and the life-threatening fentanyl risk.
Now, Magee distills these lessons in Things Have Changed, helping parents deliver earlier and better-informed messaging to their kids about:
• Delaying/limiting substance use
• Asking for help when they need it
• Investing in healthy relationships
• Being intentional about social media
• Never underestimating the value of sleep
• Engaging with family
• Finding something greater than themselves (faith or similar) to yield more joy
Written with a parent’s passion and empathy, Things Have Changed offers a clear road map for navigating the increasingly common and painful struggles and ushering in a new era of student wellbeing.
Now more than ever, parents need better information about the challenges facing their children, what sorts of issues to expect and when, and the warning signs to look for.
From anxiety and depression to addiction, eating disorder, and loneliness, students and their families are facing mental health and substance misuse epidemics that require new guidance.
As a creator of The William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing at the University of Mississippi—named in honor of his late son, William, who died of an accidental overdose—David Magee now travels the country to educate students, parents, and educators about issues impacting student wellbeing, including alcohol, marijuana, and the life-threatening fentanyl risk.
Now, Magee distills these lessons in Things Have Changed, helping parents deliver earlier and better-informed messaging to their kids about:
• Delaying/limiting substance use
• Asking for help when they need it
• Investing in healthy relationships
• Being intentional about social media
• Never underestimating the value of sleep
• Engaging with family
• Finding something greater than themselves (faith or similar) to yield more joy
Written with a parent’s passion and empathy, Things Have Changed offers a clear road map for navigating the increasingly common and painful struggles and ushering in a new era of student wellbeing.
256 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 8, 2023
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About the author
David Magee
18 books30 followersDavid Magee is the bestselling author of the award-winning Dear William: A Father’s Memoir of Addiction, Recovery, Love and Loss, a Publisher’s Weekly bestseller featured on CBS Mornings, and other books including his forthcoming memoir is A Little Crazy (September, 2024), a sequel to Dear William, about mental health and finding purpose and joy written in his inspirational and vulnerable voice.
He's also host of the new podcast (launching Sept. 10, 2024) A Little Crazy. Learn more at www.alittlecrazy.com.
David is a sought-after speaker in communities, business, schools and universities, about mental health and substance misuse challenges and solutions, and he was involved in creating the William Magee Center and the William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing at the University of Mississippi, named after his late son.
Previously, David was a daily newspaper publisher, a media company president, small business owner, a regular guest on CNBC, and once hosted a national cable TV and radio program (The David Magee Show).
He and his wife Kent, a yoga for addiction teacher, live in Oxford, Mississippi.
He's also host of the new podcast (launching Sept. 10, 2024) A Little Crazy. Learn more at www.alittlecrazy.com.
David is a sought-after speaker in communities, business, schools and universities, about mental health and substance misuse challenges and solutions, and he was involved in creating the William Magee Center and the William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing at the University of Mississippi, named after his late son.
Previously, David was a daily newspaper publisher, a media company president, small business owner, a regular guest on CNBC, and once hosted a national cable TV and radio program (The David Magee Show).
He and his wife Kent, a yoga for addiction teacher, live in Oxford, Mississippi.
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July 29, 2024
Another wake up call from the talented Davis Magee. This book is a must read for parents, counselors and educators — as well as anyone concerned about the realities of what young adults are facing!
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