Prioritizing Prevention: Translating Science to Practice

Promoting Behavioral Health Equity with Accountable Spaces – Episode 1, Season 2

In this podcast episode, host Dr. Holly Raffle engages in conversation with Elise Ahenkorah, award-winning global inclusion strategist and founder of inclusion FACTOR. They discuss the differences between safe, brave, and accountable spaces in a variety of settings. This episode highlights the use of accountable space guidelines that ensure intentions are aligned with actions and all individuals are respected, valued, and heard. Tune in to the conversation to learn more about how coalition meetings and other Prevention spaces can implement accountable spaces and meaningful representation as they work toward behavioral health equity.

Referenced in this podcast:

Safe and Brave Spaces Don’t Work (and What You Can Do Instead) by Elise Ahenkorah: https://medium.com/@elise.k.ahen/safe-and-brave-spaces-dont-work-and-what-you-can-do-instead-f265aa339aff 

Impaired Driving Prevention Ep 10 S1

In this podcast episode, host Dr. Holly Raffle interviews Angie Byrne with the United States Department of Transportation. They discuss the nuances of impaired driving that fall outside of conventional understanding and resources for the prevention workforce on evidence-based practices and grant funding. This episode highlights the considerations for impaired driving prevention in Ohio as recreational cannabis use becomes legalized in the state. Tune in to the conversation to learn more about important intersections of transportation and public health.

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Leveraging the Power of Partnerships to Address Social Determinants of Health EP 9 S1

In this podcast episode, host Dr. Holly Raffle interviews Nitakuwa Barrett Orsak, Operations Director and Program Manager at the University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School. They discuss the importance of community partnerships and place-based programming in addressing social determinants of health. Nitakuwa shares her passion for the “Call for Ideas” initiative and discusses her experience creating positive community change.

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Impact of Social Media on Youth Mental Health EP 8 S1

In this podcast episode, host Dr. Holly Raffle interviews Jayla Lee, Program Coordinator with PreventionFIRST!. They discuss the mental health effects of social media use on young people and the resources available for learning more about this topic. This episode highlights the further research needed to understand the positive and negative effects of social media on youth and suggests collaborative action steps that can be taken by various sectors to counter the negative effects. Tune in to the conversation to learn more about social media and youth mental health.

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Prioritizing Prevention: Translating Science to Practice - Black Youth and Young Adult Suicide Prevention S1 EP7

In this podcast episode, Dr. Holly Raffle interviews Brandon Johnson, the Branch Chief of the
Suicide Prevention Branch at SAMHSA, focusing on Black Youth and Young Adult Suicide. They
discuss Brandon’s current work at SAMHSA, the rising suicide rates among Black youth, risk
factors, and protective measures. The episode provides valuable insights into addressing this
critical issue.
Resources referenced in this podcast:
 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: If you or someone you know is in crisis, you can call 988
for immediate assistance.
 Suicide Prevention Reports And Publications: These reports and publications provide
valuable information on suicide prevention strategies and research.
 Ring the Alarm: The Crisis of Black Youth Suicide in America: A resource highlighting the
pressing issue of Black youth suicide.
 SAMHSA Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC): A comprehensive resource center
offering information and tools for suicide prevention.
 Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention for LGBTQIA2S+ Youth: A resource
dedicated to promoting mental health and preventing suicide among LGBTQIA2S+
youth.
 Hope: A Guide for Faith Leaders to Help Prevent Youth Suicide (hhs.gov): A guide for
faith leaders to assist in preventing youth suicide.

Prioritizing Prevention: Translating Science to Practice - Celebrating Coalitions S1 EP6

In this podcast episode, host Dr. Holly Raffle interviews Mary Makley Wolff, Director of the
Hamilton County Suicide Prevention Coalition Coordinator. They discuss the vital role of
community coalitions in addressing social determinants of health and the importance of local
community engagement. This episode highlights strategies that prevention specialists use to
build and strengthen community coalitions, emphasizing the role of theory and prevention
science in achieving positive behavioral health outcomes. Tune in to learn strategies for
meaningful community engagement.
Resources referenced in this podcast:
 Ohio Coalition Institute: A dedicated resource hub for prevention coalitions in Ohio,
offering support, mentoring, and valuable resources to enhance their efforts in
addressing behavioral health challenges.
 Ohio Center of Excellence For Behavioral Health Prevention & Promotion: Online
platform offering resources, support, and information for individuals and organizations
involved in behavioral health prevention efforts in Ohio.

In the fifth episode, Center Faculty Director, Dr. Holly Raffle, interviews Stacey Frohnapfel-
Hasson, Chief, Office of Prevention and Problem Gambling at the Ohio Department of Mental
Health and Addiction Services. Their conversation explores the power of networks in Ohio’s
statewide behavioral health prevention and promotion system. Listeners will learn about the
role of networks across the continuum of care, the issues networks can help address, and the
characteristics of thriving networks.

In the fourth episode, Center Faculty Director, Dr. Holly Raffle, interviews Kerry Soller, Director
of Student Wellbeing & Sexual Violence Prevention for the Ohio Department of Higher
Education. Their conversation explores campus community partnerships — How they work?
Why they matter? And What can be done to build and sustain them? Soller’s extensive higher
education experience informs her understanding of how campus-community partnerships
create safer healthier communities. The conversation highlights the essential elements of
campus community partnerships, the role behavioral health prevention, and promotion can play
in campus-community partnerships, and the importance of relationships in campus community
partnerships.

Prioritizing Prevention: Translating Science to Practice

Alcohol Awareness with CLAS Standards Lens S1 EP 3

In the fourth episode, Center Faculty Director, Dr. Holly Raffle, interviews Kerry Soller, Director
of Student well-being & Sexual Violence Prevention for the Ohio Department of Higher
Education. Their conversation explores campus community partnerships — How do they work?
Why do they matter? And What can be done to build and sustain them? Soller’s extensive higher
education experience informs her understanding of how campus community partnerships
create safer healthier communities. The conversation highlights the essential elements of
campus-community partnerships, the role behavioral health prevention and promotion can play
in campus-community partnerships, and the importance of relationships in campus-community
partnerships.

In the second episode, Center Faculty Director, Dr. Holly Raffle, interviews Multiethnic
Advocates for Cultural Competence (MACC) Inc. Executive Director Tracy Maxwell Heard. Their
conversation focuses on health equity. It draws upon Ms. Maxwell Heard’s experience as a
legislator and non-profit leader to explore evidence-based practice, standards, and research’s
role in health equity. The importance of cultural competence — and its benefits for individuals,
organizations, and communities — is highlighted as a key to achieving greater health equity.
Ms. Maxwell Heard explains that putting health equity at the center of behavioral health work
benefits us all, not just people who are marginalized.