Sparking Change: A Podcast For Prevention

Representative Didech

Welcome back to another episode of the podcast Sparking Change: A Podcast For Prevention. Today, Siya met with Representative Daniel Didech from the 59th District in Illinois to discuss policy approaches for prevention and how each person can personally take steps to advocate for reform. Representative Didech shares his experience with prevention and working with local community members. Catalyst Instagram: @catalyst_shs https://www.instagram.com/catalyst_shs?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Catalyst YouTube Channel: @catalyst_shs https://youtube.com/@catalyst_shs?si=g6FNaVeNxvE34p3V

Doug Bolton

Welcome back to the first episode of the new season of Sparking Change: A Podcast For prevention. Today, Siya had the opportunity to talk to Dr. Doug Bolton regarding the psychology of adolescents and how that translates to substance use. Dr. Bolton shares insight on his book Untethered and examines various factors that influence student mental health. Catalyst Instagram: @catalyst_shs https://www.instagram.com/catalyst_shs?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Catalyst YouTube Channel: @catalyst_shs https://youtube.com/@catalyst_shs?si=g6FNaVeNxvE34p3V

Jadas Journey

Welcome to the third episode of this season! This month, tune into Yoshetha and Siya as they talk to Michele and Sarvesh from Jada’s Journey. Jada’s Journey is a nonprofit organization, made in honor of Jada, a former Stevenson High School student, who struggled with mental health and substance use. Jada's Journey aims to provide guidance and financial support to families who have had children suffer from addiction or mental health illnesses. Listen to find out how their youth and adult sectors work towards their mission of helping families.

Alcohol Prevention Resource Center (APRC)

Welcome again to the second episode of this year’s Sparking Change: A Podcast For Prevention. This month, tune into Siya and Caleb’s discussion with Jody Heavlin, an administrator from Prevention First’s Alcohol Policy Resource Center, a project that provides support for policy aimed at reducing underage drinking. Find out how efforts to reduce alcohol use among those 12-25 years old in Illinois have evolved over the years, the importance of youth voice in advocacy, and how you, the listener, can get involved! Catalyst Instagram: @catalyst_shs https://www.instagram.com/catalyst_shs?igsh=MTRyeG5lb25tMzV6aQ== If you’re interested in learning more about advocacy and policy for alcohol prevention, check out the following webinars from the APRC: ———— Alcohol Taxes Save Lives: Using Tax Policies to Reduce Alcohol-Related Harms Thursday, January 09, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM https://www.prevention.org/training/EventDetails?i=3368&t=1041 ———— The Alcohol Retail Environment: Emerging Hazards to Public Safety Thursday, January 30, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM https://www.prevention.org/training/EventDetails?i=3399&t=1041

Vernon Hills High School

Welcome back to the first episode of the new season of Sparking Change: A Podcast For prevention. Today, Siya and Saanvi had the opportunity to talk to students from Vernon Hills High School and discuss their strategies for prevention throughout the school. They share insight regarding the various events hosted throughout the year and other ways they choose to spread messages of substance use prevention.