Drug Prevention Power Hour: Empowering Leaders in Youth Drug Prevention
In this podcast we explore the world of youth drug prevention. We highlight the things that are working in substance use prevention and learn from one another in the field. This is NOT a show featuring only authors, speakers and founders of companies. We also interview people who are working with youth on a daily basis who can discuss what's currently happening in our schools and communities around the U.S. The Drug Prevention Power Hour is for... Prevention professionals, school counselors, principals, vice principals, social workers, school psychologists, coalitions, prevention specialists, school resource officers (SROs), juvenile justice professionals, parent teacher organization members (PTO), parent teacher association members (PTA), alcohol education (AODA), superintendents, greek life, college orientation, athletics, and human services. Our host is Jake White, the creator of Party.0 and Vive18. He's a youth prevention expert who started a peer-led youth movement where students host his signature "sober parties" for their peers - showing that you can fit in, make friends and have fun without using drugs and alcohol. His presentations, curriculum, programs and educational experiences are being used all over the country to help students make better decisions around substance use. His goal for every episode is to educate listeners on prevention, highlight new ideas and inspire us to keep saving lives through our efforts.
Drug Prevention Power Hour: Empowering Leaders in Youth Drug Prevention
Neurodiversity in Teen Mental Health & Prevention | Episode 099 with Jamie Roberts
In this episode of the Drug Prevention Power Hour, host Jake White speaks with Jamie Roberts, a licensed marriage and family therapist, about the importance of understanding mental health and neurodiversity in teens. They discuss the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals, particularly young women, and the gaps in diagnosis and support. Jamie shares actionable steps for adults to support teens, emphasizing the need to believe their lived experiences, ask deeper questions, and pay attention to sensory needs. The conversation also covers mindfulness techniques and practical strategies from Jamie's book, 'Mindfulness for Teen Anxiety,' aimed at helping teens manage their anxiety and emotions effectively.
Chapters
00:00 Understanding Teen Anxiety and Neurodiversity
03:18 The Importance of Accurate Diagnosis
06:10 Actionable Steps for Supporting Teens
09:09 Tools and Resources for Mental Health
13:11 Understanding Sensory Experiences in Anxiety
15:29 Navigating Conversations About Mental Health
18:53 Creating Inclusive Environments for Youth
23:31 Mindfulness and Anxiety Management Strategies
27:34 Empowering Teens Through Playfulness and Self-Expression
29:52 Challenging Behaviors and Finding New Coping Strategies
32:02 Introduction to Drug Prevention Strategies
32:04 Engaging Youth in Substance Use Education
Links:
- Therapy Instagram https://www.instagram.com/neurodivergenttherapist/?hl=en
- TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@neurodivergenttherapist
- Counseling Instagram https://www.instagram.com/equilibriumcounseling/?hl=en
For feedback, questions and new episode ideas...
jake@vive18.com
instagram.com/vive18_