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
The Intersection of Mental Health, Substance Use & Social Media | Episode 108 with Rikki Barton
In this episode, Rikki Barton shares her extensive experience in prevention, focusing on the interconnectedness of mental health, substance use, and suicide prevention. She emphasizes the importance of data-driven decisions in prevention strategies and discusses the significant impact of social media on youth mental health. Rikki advocates for authentic youth engagement and the need for policy changes to protect young people from harmful online influences. The conversation highlights building resilience in youth and the role of adults in mentoring and guiding them towards healthier choices.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Setup
03:53 Rikki Barton's Background and Passion for Prevention
06:48 The Interconnection of Mental Health, Substance Use, and Suicide Prevention
09:41 Research Insights on Youth and Substance Use
12:45 The Importance of Data in Prevention Strategies
15:37 The Impact of Social Media on Youth Mental Health
18:47 Understanding the Algorithms and Marketing Tactics
21:33 The Need for Policy Changes in Social Media
24:47 Building Resilience in Youth
27:44 Final Thoughts on Prevention Strategies
30:46 Parting Advice for Prevention Professionals
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For feedback, questions and new episode ideas...
jake@vive18.com
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