Call Me ASAP: Youth Voices from Mayfield–Graves Co ASAP

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Podcast Episode Summary – Mayfield–Graves County ASAP Youth CouncilIn this episode, members of the Mayfield–Graves County ASAP Youth Council introduce themselves and share why youth voice matters in substance use prevention and mental health advocacy.Students from Mayfield High School and Graves County High School explain their roles on the Youth Council, including officers and school representatives. They discuss Adultish, a monthly life-skills program that teaches practical “adult” skills such as cooking, laundry, budgeting, FAFSA help, physical health, and social media awareness.The group highlights current and upcoming campaigns, including Lexi Cox’s “Sad to Glad” campaign, which focuses on raising awareness about seasonal depression through events like:Hot cocoa & open conversations (January)“Sip Away the Sadness” (February)A paint night focused on coping through art (March)Beat the Blues Bash to celebrate the end of seasonal affective disorder (April)They also talk about