Addiction Prevention Coalition
Addiction Prevention Coalition
INFOCUS: A Conversation with Emily Herring
INFOCUS: A Conversation with Emily Herring
INFOCUS: A Conversation with Emily Herring
Thursday 29th February 2024
Join Emily Herring as she discusses her impactful work with Fairfield High School's INFOCUS chapter and its positive influence on students' lives.
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Episode Overview
- Amplifying student voices is crucial for effective substance use prevention.
- Peer-led initiatives can significantly impact mental health awareness.
- Collaboration with organisations like APC provides essential resources and support.
- Parental involvement enhances the effectiveness of school mental health programmes.
- Building empathy and leadership skills in students fosters a supportive school environment.
Finding ways to amplify our student voices is one of the most important things.
APC Recovery Cafe brings you a heartfelt conversation with Emily Herring, LICSW, the Mental Health Coordinator for Fairfield City Schools. Since 2020, Emily, affectionately known as Ms. Emily by her students, has been making a significant impact on the mental health and wellbeing of her students through the INFOCUS programme. This episode highlights her journey and the transformative work being done at Fairfield High School.
Emily shares how amplifying student voices and peer-led initiatives are crucial in substance use prevention and mental health awareness. You'll hear about the incredible support from the Addiction Prevention Coalition (APC) and how they collaborate to provide resources, speakers, and training for students. Morgan, the Resource Coordinator at APC, joins the discussion to share her experiences working alongside Emily and the students.
They discuss the importance of giving students a platform to lead and how these initiatives build empathy and leadership skills among young people. Emily's passion for social work and mental health shines through as she recounts her journey from college to working with foster children and now leading the INFOCUS programme. The episode also touches on the challenges and rewards of working in mental health within the school system and how parental involvement can make a difference.
If you're interested in how schools can play a pivotal role in substance use prevention and mental health advocacy, this episode is a must-listen. Grab your favourite beverage and join this inspiring conversation to learn how you can support similar initiatives in your community.