Welcome to Season Three of the School Wellness Podcast, an initiative by the Ohio School Based Center of Excellence for Prevention and Early Intervention. This season will have 15 episodes and kicks off with influential conversations surrounding youth-led prevention, school mental health, and self-care frameworks in education. Delve into expert interviews that reveal the strategic efforts being made to ensure the health and well-being of children and educators in Ohio and beyond.

• Youth-led prevention is crucial for empowering communities, an initiative actively supported by EyesUp Appalachia and leading consultants.

• Integrating PAX Good Behavior Game in classrooms positively impacts school climate and student interaction.

• The Balance, Boundaries and Breaks framework is a way for educators to maintain mental well-being in stressful environments.

• Effective school safety and evidence-based curricula address both immediate and long-term educational needs.

• Student voices, like those of Sydni Howard and Aarush Mantreau, are pivotal in shaping peer-driven prevention programs.

...and so much more!

• "Engaging students directly in prevention drives real change in local communities." – Christi Scott Bartman, Executive Director

• "Teachers implementing PAX Good Behavior Game see transformative classroom dynamics." – Theresa Stahl, Teacher

• "Our framework helps educators find sustainable ways to include self-care into their daily routines." – Evan Whitehead, SheRay's Associates & Balance Boundaries & Breaks(TM)

• "Safety in schools is about creating environments where learning can thrive without fear." – Mark Pohl, The Pohl Group

• "This curriculum provides essential tools to educators for combating substance abuse effectively." – Michelle Stevens, Prime for Life