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Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 67 – The Prevention Gals are Back!
Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 67 – The Prevention Gals are Back!
Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 67 – The Prevention Gals are Back!
Tuesday 27th August 2024
Join Kris, Wendy, and Leanne as they discuss prevention strategies in Ashland schools, focusing on resilience, coping skills, and substance abuse prevention.
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Episode Overview
- Building resilience and coping skills in children starting from kindergarten.
- Addressing the impact of recreational marijuana and safe medicine practices.
- Importance of delaying first-time substance use among students.
- Role of parents in supporting prevention efforts at home.
- Challenges posed by screen time and its link to addiction.
The more that you step into something that makes you uncomfortable that is safe, you grow in that thing and you realise I'm capable of a lot more than I thought I was
Ever wondered what it takes to keep Ashland's youth on the right path? In this episode of 'Keeping Ashland Healthy', you'll get an inside look at the prevention efforts shaping the future of Ashland County's students. The Boss is joined by Kris Hickey, Wendy Lemon, and Leanne White, the dynamic trio from ACCADA, who share their experiences and insights from the past school year.
With decades of combined experience, these prevention specialists discuss everything from social-emotional learning to the challenges posed by recreational marijuana and screen time. Kris, with 33 years under her belt, Wendy with eight, and Leanne with her unique perspective, provide a candid look at the strategies they're employing to delay first-time substance use among students. They emphasise the importance of building resilience and coping skills in children, starting as early as kindergarten.
You'll hear about their involvement in school open houses, the curriculum they use, and how they tackle tough topics like stress, anxiety, and safe medicine practices. The episode also touches on how parents can support these efforts at home, making it a must-listen for anyone invested in the well-being of young people. Don't miss out on this engaging and informative conversation that sheds light on the crucial work being done to keep Ashland healthy.