Teens Talk Prevention: New Episode of “What Parents Are Saying” Podcast
11/05/2024
In honor of National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month in October, SAMHSA’s “What Parents Are Saying” podcast featured a conversation with two teens about peer-led prevention programs. In an episode titled Teens Talk Prevention, two 13-year-olds from Dover Youth2Youth (Y2Y), a comprehensive youth empowerment program in New Hampshire, shared incredible knowledge and important perspective for adults working with teens.
Student members of Dover Y2Y are organized to participate as part of the solution to drug and violence problems. The program is known for its youth-taught presentations to students and adults on implementing youth empowerment programs, capacity building, and advocacy skills development. Learn more by visiting their website at https://www.dovery2y.org/home.html.
SAMHSA’s “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign produces the podcast “What Parents Are Saying — Prevention Wisdom, Authenticity, and Empowerment” to provide a platform where parents and caregivers can get informed, be prepared, and take action by having open and honest conversations with their kids about substance use and mental health. Learn more and listen to previous episodes at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1886890/about.