As a young person, it's natural to seek independence and intimacy, but many people face violence when they hit the dating scene. Excessive attention, flattery, and rapid commitment might be interpreted as true love at first, and then over time it could feel...
Pediatricians are Key for Screening and Referring to Address Childhood Adversity
In the latest episode of The Power of Prevention Podcast, host Christin D’Ovidio and guest Felicity Bernard, the Director of the New Hampshire Pediatric Improvement Partnership (NHPIP) discuss the benefits of engaging and teaching pediatric practitioners to screen and...
The Power of Prevention Podcast Shines Light on Youth Vaping
The most recent episode of The Power of Prevention Podcast is focused on a growing public health crisis — youth vaping. Guest Kim Coronis, Policy and Program Director at Breathe New Hampshire (NH), joined host Christin D’Ovidio to discuss the issue. This broadcast...
“The Power of Prevention Podcast” Recognized at National PR/Communications Awards
The Power of Prevention Podcast and its producers recently received recognition by Ragan Communications at the 2022 PR Daily Awards. The award acknowledges the best work in Health Care PR and Marketing. The PR Daily Awards pay tribute to campaigns that tell timely...
Keeping Kids Out of the Court System Through Accountability and Restorative Justice
The Power of Prevention Podcast explores New Hampshire’s Juvenile Court Diversion programs. The number of children arrested and incarcerated in the United States (U.S.) has declined over the past decade, largely due to shifts in policy and practice. Juvenile court...
Sounding the Alarm: Substance Misuse Among the Aging
According to the Carsey School of Public Policy, New Hampshire has the second-oldest population in the nation. The process of aging results in biological changes that make older people more sensitive to the impact of substance use. There are many factors that place...
Youth in Prevention by Governor Chris Sununu
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, New Hampshire was already in the midst of an epidemic. Opioids plagued our communities, and now that opioid crisis has evolved into a poly-substance crisis, with substances like fentanyl and methamphetamine making their way into all...
Alarming Rates of Depression & Anxiety in Children. What Can Be Done?
This episode of “The Power of Prevention” provides answers through an interview with renowned psychotherapist, Lynn Lyons. According to research found in The Journal of American Medical Association, twice as many children around the world are experiencing...
The Partnership Takes to the Airwaves with Prevention Podcast
The Power of Prevention, a new podcast series, provides important information about alcohol, tobacco, and other substance misuse prevention. Produced by The Partnership @drugfreeNH (The Partnership), each episode features some of the great work taking place in the...