In this episode of the Young & Healthy podcast…
Host Kate Setter talks with Stacey Hoffman and Pete Mesrin about Adapt for Life, a mental wellness and suicide prevention program empowering young people to understand their mental health. They discuss the ADAPT framework—Ask, Describe, Assess, Plan, and Talk—a practical approach to help kids manage stress, build healthy behaviors, and recognize when to seek help. With suicide as a leading cause of death among youth in the United States, Stacey and Pete share actionable steps for families to support mental wellbeing and foster open conversations. Listen for insights to guide you and your children toward resilience and mental readiness.
Resources:
- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988
- Cincinnati Children’s Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC): 513-636-4124
- Adapt for Life: https://www.adaptforlife.org/
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): SAMHSA – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- 1N5: 1N5 | Stop the Stigma. Start the Conversation.
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