Wellness University
By Kayce Matthews
Wellness University Sep 08, 2022
You Are Not Alone: Suicide Prevention Education & Awareness Resources
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and today we had the opportunity to talk with with Dr. Tobi Amosun, the assistant commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Family Health and Wellness. Dr. Amosun shared some general information about suicide as well as some of the tools and resources available to our communities in TN. Many of the resources mentioned can be found at the Tennessee Department of Health website at www.preventsuicidetn.com.
Let's Talk About Delta 8: What are the Trends, Risks, and Prevention Efforts Happening in TN?
With the legalization of cannabis products across the country, more and more marijuana derivatives—like CBD—are popping up in products from vapes and e-cigarettes to wellness products like lotions. The latest cannabis compound to surge in popularity is Delta-8. Kristina Clark with KM Clarke Consulting joins us in this episode to talk about Delta 8 and what we need to know about the related risks and prevention efforts that are taking place across the state.
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Musicians for a Smokefree TN
November is Tobacco Awareness month and we thought it would be a great opportunity to talk with Jamie Kent with Musicians for a Smokefree TN. Musicians for a Smokefree TN is a coalition of musicians, public health partners, and businesses coming together to encourage Tennessee to go smokefree inside its music venues and bars. For this episode, we wanted to hear more about the initiative, but also to explore how your campus might be able to partner and support this important work. Check out their website for more information.
You can always message me at matthews@ticua.com with ideas and suggestions for the podcast.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: Community and Campus Partnerships
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day takes place every year in the months of October and April. For this episode, we wanted to highlight how our campuses and prevention coalitions can partner on this event and we have guests from the Weakley County Prevention Coalition and the University of TN at Martin to give us some tips and suggestions. The next Take Back Day is coming up in April 2022. You can check out the Take Back Day website for the date. It is never too soon to start planning!
Here are some resources that were mentioned throughout the podcast:
- If you are interested in reaching a prevention specialist on your local campus, you can find the CHASCo Member Liaison on our website.
- Check out resources for the Count It! Lock It! Drop It! Campaign here.
- You can learn more about the Weakley County Prevention Coalition here and you can check the state website to find out if there is a prevention coalition in your community.
- Find a dropbox locator near you!
Collegiate Recovery Academy
In this episode of Wellness University listen to Nathan Payne, Director of the Tennessee Collegiate Recovery Initiative, talking with Dr. Deandrea Nash, lead faculty addictions specializations Lipscomb University, Jamie Harper, Faith Based Community Coordinator and Lipscomb Alum, and Logan Butts communication coordinator Lipscomb University about Recovery Month and the First Annual Collegiate Recovery Academy hosted at Lipscomb University in honor of recovery month.
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month 2021: Safe & Effective Messaging & Reporting
Welcome to our second episode of Wellness University: TN Voices in Campus Prevention & Recovery! September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and in this episode, we are joined by Morgan Tubbs, the Data and Communications Director for the TN Suicide Prevention Network. We were grateful to have her with us to talk about the work of TSPN and also to share some guidance for us on Safe and Effective Messaging and Reporting in regards to suicide.
Also, please remember that you can always access the TN Statewide Crisis Phone Line (855-274-7471) if you or someone in your community needs help.
Episode One- Getting to Know Us!
Welcome to Wellness University! This session is an Interview with the Director of the Coalition for Healthy & Safe Campus Communities (CHASCo), Kayce Matthews, and Director of the Collegiate Recovery Initiative, Nathan Payne. In this podcast, we share information about who we are and the kind of content you can expect from us during our first podcast season!