Prevention Nation

Ava talks with guests Roy, from Prevention Nation, and Abby, Power Junior High educator, about stressors in teens lives and how to cope or manage some of that stress.

Roy welcomes Caitlyn to our prevention team and to our podcast. Caitlyn and Roy talk a little about prevention work and what Caitlyn is most excited for as a school and community prevention coordinator.

Roy talks with Brandon Thompson, Outreach Coordinator for Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program serving Southeast Ohio. If you are in need of support and are in the Southeast area of Ohio, call their crisis hotline services at 740 591 4266 . Brandon's reading recommendation from the podcast is Citizen by Claudia Rankine.

Ava and Matt talk protective factors. They share with their listeners some of the ups and downs around family dinners and what time together as a family might look like.

Tommy Koopman, Deputy Director of Prevention and Wellness, from the Mental Health Recovery Board Serving Warren & Clinton Counties comes in and forecasts with Roy the direction of prevention around mental health. For help dial 988 for the suicide crisis lifeline or call 877 695 Need (6333) or text "4hope" to 741741 Or listen to John Cummings, Deputy Director of Communications for MHRBWCC on hi...

Roy brings back Chelsie and they talk about the name Prevention Nation and what to expect from season 5.

Roy talks with Shelby about her time here at Safe on Main. Shelby says goodbye to the office and the podcast to move to Columbus for a new adventure.

Host Ava attends her first TAC meeting and discusses Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month with some TAC members.

Shelby and Roy wrap up their discussion of the Power curriculum. They close with discussion around bystander intervention and support.

Shelby get closer to the end of their Power discussion. Shelby shares details on sexual assault and rape prevention education and consent.

Roy and Shelby discuss abusive relationships and how this information is taught in the Power program.

Shelby and Roy continue discussing the Power High School program. Day 2 focuses on the spectrum of unhealthy and abusive dating behaviors.

Ava and Matt talk New Year's Resolutions and what mistakes to avoid when making yours.

Shelby talks with Roy about the High School Power program. She introduces the 5 days and goes into more detail about the first day of Power talking about healthy relationships.

Shelby and Roy discuss resolutions, why so often we fail at fulfilling our resolutions, and how to make a better resolution.

Roy and Shelby reflect on Stephen "Twitch" Boss and what we need to remember about suicide. They encourage each of us to check in on each other and to pay close attention to those in our lives we love and care for. For the suicide hotline: call 988, for the crisis text line: text HOME to 741741.

Roy and Shelby continue their conversation with Abby about technology, the internet, and social media. They close out their conversation with how it is impacting our mental health and how it challenges perceptions of reality. Hear what they have to say about what to do about it.

Shelby and Roy talk with our guest Abby about the dangers of technology. We discuss how it influences our thoughts, what kids are seeing, and how our health is being impact.

Shelby and Roy discuss breaking up, reflecting on the relationship, moving on to a new normal and opening yourself up to a new relationship.

Roy and Shelby talk about the holiday rush. It is the most wonderful time of year for many but for others it can be stressful and challenging. Shelby and Roy encourage people to be patient and kind so we can all have the hap-happiest season of all.

Ava and Matt are on location at Rivers Crossing Church for the annual Warren County Youth Summit. They interview four teens attending the Summit and discuss mental health, substance misuse, and healthy relationships.

Ava and Matt discuss their favorite things about working with audio. As Business Professionals of America they talk prevention and how having interests and hobbies are protective factors for youth.

Prevention Nation launches our first ever youth-led podcast spin off, Brain Juice. Join in with host Ava and cohost Matt while they talk relationships and plan future podcast ideas.

Roy and Shelby discuss the pressure in society to compare yourself to others and their success.

Shelby and Roy discuss the potential stressors of the holiday season and the importance of help-seeking behavior along with resiliency.