Promoting Mental Health for Holiday Season– Season 2, Episode 10
In this podcast episode, host Dr. Holly Raffle speaks with Jessica Zavala, Director of Ohio Program for
Campus Safety and Mental Health (OPCSMH) at Northeast Ohio Medical University; Burk Steinman,
Senior Prevention Coordinator, Prevention Action Alliance, and Maureen Fagans, Executive Director &
CEO, United Senior Services in Clark County Ohio. The guests discussed the unique needs of the
populations they serve and highlighted common challenges across these diverse groups. The
conversation also explored strategies for addressing social isolation and loneliness year-round.
Resources mentioned in this episode:

 Supporting Your Mental Health During the Holiday Season
 Creating a Healthier Life: A Step-by-step Guide to Wellness
 Ohio Program for Campus Safety & Mental Health

 The Healthy Minds Study-Student Survey
 The Healthy Minds Study: 2023-2024 Data Report
 G.A.P. Network
 The Intersection of Grief and Substance Misuse: Preventative Measures for the Holidays
 What’s Your Grief
 United Senior Service (USS)
 10 Ways to Combat Student Loneliness: A Guide for Higher Education Professionals
 Central Ohio Grief Care Coalition

 Peanut Butter Pie Recipe Recommended by Jessica