We know that many young people today are in pain and struggle with feelings of frustration, anxiety and depression due to the stresses of modern life and the personal challenges they face. Oftentimes the struggle leads to feeling out of control and afraid, and even to thoughts of giving up. Unfortunately, a growing number of youth turn to drugs and alcohol or other forms of self-medication as an escape from the problems of life.
In the eyes of many children, Halloween remains one of the most popular holidays of the year. Okay, Halloween will never overtake Christmas, but it is quite possibly the second most popular holiday of the year.