8159-EA Effective Prevention Strategies for Youth Substance Use: A Culturally-Informed Approach-Recording

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The training session titled "Effective Prevention Strategies for Youth Substance Use: A Culturally Informed Approach" was hosted by Jenna Fold from the Tribal East Region Opioid Response Network, funded by SAMHSA and supported by the Mississippi Department of Mental Health. Dr. Lala Forrest from Yale University led the session, focusing on youth substance use from a culturally informed perspective, emphasizing prevention for Native youth. The presentation covered trends in substance use, such as alcohol consumption, vaping, and cannabis use, while considering cultural and historical contexts impacting Native communities. Dr. Forrest highlighted the importance of culturally grounded prevention strategies, advocating for community-based interventions like Talking Circles. She emphasized the need to consider various influencing factors, such as historical trauma and socioeconomic conditions, when developing prevention programs. Participants were encouraged to think proactively, engage in cultural practices, and recognize Indigenous knowledge systems in designing interventions. The session underscored the necessity for collaboration with communities and engaging youth in the design of prevention strategies, offering resources like a Pacific Technology Transfer Center repository for further guidance.

Keywords

Youth Substance Use

Culturally Informed Approach

Native Communities

Prevention Strategies

Community-Based Interventions

Historical Trauma

Indigenous Knowledge

Collaboration