This month’s guest is Dr. Shayla Sullivant with Prepped and Ready: Parenting into the Teen Years. Shayla is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist; Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Assistant Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Science, University of Kansas School of Medicine.

More Information:

• https://www.childrensmercy.org/departments-and-clinics/developmental-and-behavioral-health/prepped-and-ready/

• For more information or to contact Prepped and Ready, please email [email protected].

• https://moksgagv.org/take-action/lock-it-for-love/

Prevention in Media

In honor of March being Problem Gambling Awareness Month, this month’s Prevention in Media Spotlight is the movie, Molly’s Game. Based on the true story of Molly Bloom, this movie depicts clearly shows how easy it is to get caught up in the world of gambling with the lure of money and prestige.

If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available! Contact the Problem Gambling Helpline at 800-522-4700; professionals are available 24 hours a day to take your call.

Coalition Spotlight:

This month’s Coalition Spotlight is Impact Ulysses.

Their vision is "Innovating to inspire, impart and invest in healthy minds and healthy lives to build healthy communities for tomorrow."

Their mission is "IMPACT Ulysses works to promote healthy lifestyles and reduce risky behaviors for youth, their families, and our diverse community."

To learn more about the Coalition Spotlight, Impact Ulysses, or PreventionTalKS please go to the KPC Website at kansaspreventioncollaborative.org