Summer Lovin’, Smart Choices

About this episode

The episode discusses summer activities and challenges for teens, focusing on mental health and community support.

Summer is here—and so is a new episode of Under the Teenfluence ! Join Adriana, Liz, and Marc from the NCADD-SFV Prevention Team as we dive into everything June has to offer: summer break, Pride Month, Juneteenth, and Father’s Day. We’re talking real teen experiences, from navigating peer pressure at parties to finding substance-free ways to have fun and stay mentally healthy. Plus, we explore how community events, positive role models, and support systems (especially for LGBTQ+ youth) can make a huge difference. Expect relatable stories, prevention tips, and a little fun with our “This or That: Summer Edition.” Whether you're job-hunting, volunteering, celebrating with friends, or just chilling at home, this episode helps you kick off summer with purpose, pride, and prevention. Let’s make this a summer to remember—for all the right reasons. This material was made possible by the funds from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Substance Abuse Prevention and Control.

People in this episode

Hosts: Adriana, Liz, Marc

Topics covered

• teen experiences
• peer pressure
• substance-free fun
• mental health
• community support
• LGBTQ+ youth
• summer activities

Keywords

• summer break
• peer pressure
• mental health
• LGBTQ+ support
• substance-free
• community events
• prevention tips

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NCADD-SFV, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

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