Amy Scruggs’ Car Karaoke Moment with Her Dad
This car sing-along is just one of many joyful moments that Amy Scruggs shared with her father as his full-time caregiver for 18 months.
Reflections of a Caregiving Facility Director
Hello, I am the director at a caregiving facility with 13 elders in the final phases of dementia. Here are a few thoughts I’d like to share.
Matter of Mind: My ALS
Three people with ALS confront complex choices in this intimate exploration.
Come as You Are
When Jordan, a med tech in an assisted living and memory care community met Gil, who came to the community after the death of his partner, they both found something they weren’t expecting: acceptance, a chosen family, and the freedom to be themselves.
Teen Caregivers: When Young People Take on Big Responsibilities
Lesson plans that encourage teens to share their stories of how they take care of others
Reclaiming Her Voice Through Caregiving
Submitted by Mariah Cuddy via Well Beings Share Your Caregiving Story Mariah Cuddy has had a profound journey as a caregiver to her daughter, Alexandra (aka Lulu, aka Lexi Lu Pretty Girl), who was not expected to walk, talk, or survive childhood. Against all odds, her daughter thrived — playful, affectionate, and full of life. […]
On Our Minds S5 Ep 5: Voices Across Cultures
A thoughtful discussion on identity, memory, activism, and the role of art in “abolishing the conditions of voicelessness.”
Finding Peace in the Unplanned
My Journey as a Caregiver and the Dog Who Helped Me Heal By Susan Hartzler via Share Your Caregiving Story In January of 2000, my life changed forever. My mother passed away suddenly, just hours after celebrating her 80th birthday. It was peaceful—she died in her sleep—but for my family, especially my father, it was […]
On Our Minds S5 Ep 4: Why Family Matters in Shaping Teens’ Passions and Identity
Teens open up to their parents and siblings about what matters most: their passions, identity, and culture.
Love Isn’t Rare
By Ken To via Share Your Caregiving Story Growing up in a family impacted by Huntington’s Disease – a rare and incurable genetic disorder – I feel compelled to share my exceptional life experiences and raise awareness about rare diseases in the community. My mother showed the first symptoms when she turned 50. For more than two […]
From One Caregiver to Another
By John Razzano via Share Your Caregiving Story When my wife, Mary, was first diagnosed with appendiceal cancer in September 2014, I went into problem solver mode. This, of course, was only after denial, anger and disbelief. Eventually I got into my problem solver mode and began searching and researching, trying to navigate what was […]
JaNae Cooper: Daughter, Full-time Caregiver
By Janae Cooper Since July 2023, I’ve been a full-time caregiver to my Father, Tom Miller, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s/ vascular Dementia. We are progressing with lost memories and slowing down, but he still gets around okay.
I Was a Mother, Then I Became My Parents’ Mother
Well-Being reader Gretchen Dimina reflects on being a caregiver for her parents, just as she had become a parent herself.
Love Them
As a way of processing his feelings about being a caregiving, Carlos Olivas III began to write poetry. He shares one in this video.
Saving Lives
Circle the City’s mobile street team goes out into the sweltering Phoenix heat each day searching for people experiencing homelessness who need medical care.
Bonus: NPR’s 1A features On Our Minds Students Ava, Jay, and Michelle
1A host, Jenn White, interviews On Our Minds students, Ava (from WI), Jay (from TX), and Michelle (from VA) about who inspires them.
Together for Better
Camp HLC is a three-day, overnight retreat for children and young adults, ages 6-21, who have or have had a loved one battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Watch Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s
An intimate portrayal of three families confronting the unique challenges of Alzheimer’s and how it transforms roles and relationships.
Real Talk on Friend Groups with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford of Therapy for Black Girls
Therapist Dr. Joy Harden Bradford discusses her book Sisterhood Heals: The Transformative Power of Healing in Community.
A Dozen Deep Songs About Caring and Connecting
From ballads to rock anthems, 12 tracks that tap into what caregiving feels like: hard, hopeful, heartbreaking, and often, kind of beautiful.
Well Beings News Roundup
The Well Beings Mental Health News Roundup sheds light on the latest developments in mental health research, activism and legislation.
Worshipping Together
An inclusive church in Cleveland allows caregivers and care recipients to participate in services that might otherwise exclude them.
On Our Minds S5 Ep 1: How Friends Shape Who We Are
How do your friends influence and inspire you? The best friendships inspire us to become better versions of ourselves.
Watch Going Your Way
“Going Your Way” focuses on the personal, medical, and spiritual issues surrounding end-of-life care, and the options available.
Caring to Ask
A charter high school in Rhode Island, is working one-on-one with students to help them address their challenges balancing school and family caregiving.
Watch Matter of Mind: My Parkinson’s
Three people navigate their lives with determination in the face of Parkinson’s disease.
10 Celebrity Caregivers Who Put Family Before Fame
10 celebrity caregivers who defy expectations of resiliency and confirm that caregiving is not just loving but life-changing.
A Place to Heal
Circle the City’s mission is to serve individuals facing homelessness, who often fall through the cracks of the healthcare system.
Listen to WOSU’s
Untangled: Caregiving Podcast
This season of Untangled unpacks our eldercare system and explores if we, as a society, are prepared to support our aging population.
Watch WOSU’s INSIDE: Caregiving
WOSU’s INSIDE: Caregiving covers the journey of caregiving, from health disparities to exploring ways to support the future aging population.
Watch Wyoming PBS’ Series
A State of Mind: Confronting
Our Mental Health Crisis
Documentary series traces patient journeys, weaving expert interviews and commentary to examine solutions to Wyoming’s mental health crisis.
Well Beings x Forbes.com | Robotic Pets Can Dramatically Improve The Lives Of Older Adults With Dementia And Depression
A D.C. area nonprofit has donated thousands of robotic pets to older adults, offering a potential solution to the nation’s loneliness epidemic
Creating Community
Jacquelyn is a writer and screenwriter who was the full-time caregiver for both her mother and grandmother, who had dementia concurrently.
A Caregiver’s Heart
Christine lives and works in southern California where she has been taking care of Bette five days a week for the past five years.
Caregiving Resources
Here is a comprehensive collection of resources categorized to help family caregivers find the guidance and assistance they need.
Lean on Me
This Caregiving story features a father and son who have always been close, sharing artistic passions, goals and a love of each other.
Rising from the Ashes: Overcoming Mental Health Challenges After Losing Everything in a Wildfire
Recovering from the trauma of losing everything in a wildfire is challenging, but achievable. Here are several strategies to foster resilience:
Role Models
This Caregiving story features Carlos Olivas III, a Latino, male caregiver to his veteran father who has mild dementia.
12 Months, 12 Challenges:
A Well-being Calendar for 2025
from our Optimisticles blog series By Wes Kilgore, Well Beings For 2025, there’s no better time to prioritize your personal well-being. Small, intentional actions can create a ripple effect, transforming your mindset and helping you navigate life with resilience and joy. This year-long wellness calendar offers 12 monthly challenges to boost your health and encourage self-discovery — […]
Well Beings x Forbes.com | Caregiving in Prisons: Response to a Growing Health Care Crisis
The health care crisis in the U.S. corrections system’s aging population offers a glimpse into the challenges facing the nation as a whole.
My First Priority
Caregiving – a new documentary and national engagement campaign on the state and stakes of providing care in America. Matt and Kanlaya were a typical young couple forging their lives together when Kanlaya was suddenly debilitated by two massive strokes and a cancer diagnosis that left her paralyzed and cognitively impaired. Matt struggles to maintain […]
U.N. Screens Caregiving: Generations
Josh Carter, the grandson of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, is featured in Caregiving: Generations, discussing the deep personal connection his family has to caregiving.
Time With Mom
Adrienne Marioles is a millennial who put her nascent adult life on hold and moved back to Florida to care for her sick mother.
Well Beings x Forbes.com | How To Create A Caregiver-Friendly Workplace
Strategies for employers to support caregiving employees, emphasizing flexible schedules, caregiver-specific benefits, and open communication.
Eyes on Dad
“All Eyes on Dad” is a portrait of devotion and selflessness in the face of the impending loss of a loved one.
Dad Comes First
This “Caregiving” clip features Lynnette Canedy, who gave up her career in LA to move back to her hometown to care for her bed-bound father.
10 Films That Prove Caregiving is a Real Hero’s Journey
10 films that show how caregiving can transform ordinary people into heroes, and that resilience, love, and hope are the real superpowers.
Rural Maternal Units are Closing in Record Numbers
The scarcity of rural hospitals that offer maternity care is forcing pregnant women to travel long distances for medical services.
Remote Area Medical Clinic Addresses Urgent Need for Rural Americans
Remote Chance: Health Care in Rural America, a digital-first series of short films by award-winning filmmaker Elizabeth Arledge; made possible by the Free Clinic Addresses Urgent Needs in Rural America Through personal accounts and interviews with patients and volunteers at a free clinic in Tennessee, this film sheds light on critical healthcare challenges facing rural […]
Free Clinic Addresses Urgent Needs in Rural America | Remote Chance
Through interviews at a free clinic in Tennessee, this film sheds light on critical healthcare challenges facing rural Americans.
Machismo Fuels Cycles of Anger and Substance Use in Rural New Mexico’s Hispanic Men
Hispanic men reflect on challenges in accessing mental health support that are unique to their community in rural New Mexico.
The Yips, Twisties & More: 5 Mental Blocks that Challenge Elite Athletes
Here are five unique, performance-inhibiting conditions that can have devastatingly debilitating effects on elite athletes and sportsmen.
Watch the Full Film | Out of the Dark: Jaleen Roberts
A look at Jaleen Roberts’ journey, from her ascent as an elite athlete to her profound struggles with mental health and ultimate triumph as a Silver medal Paralympian.
Let’s Talk About Sex (Ed)!
Five episodes of IRL friends having those conversations about queer sex, sex in the media, consent and pleasure, and more.
How to Make Your Classroom More LGBTQ-Friendly
This EduGuide will help teachers make classrooms, both in-person and digital, safer and more inclusive places for LGBTQ+ students.
Official EduGuide for imi
imi is a tool built for and with LGBTQ+ teens to help you explore your identity and support your mental health Presented by An Original EduGuide for Writing Your Own Dictionary It Gets Better is a nonprofit organization with a mission to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth around the […]
A Journey of Resilience
Jessica Guthrie shares her nine-year journey as a full-time caregiver for her mother, Constance, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at 66.
Something Terrible
Happened to Joey
Something Terrible Happened to Joey (STHTJ) is a 12 minute animated film on surviving and thriving after childhood trauma.
Well Beings x Forbes.com | Patrick Kennedy Tackles Mental Health Stigma In New Book
Patrick Kennedy and Stephen Fried’s book “Profiles in Mental Health Courage” is filled with stories from people with mental health struggles.
Round House Theatre Inspires Empathy Through Storytelling
Roundhouse Theatre’s production of the rock musical “Next to Normal” delved deep into themes of mental health, trauma, and family dynamics.
Well Beings x Forbes.com | High-Tech With A Human Touch: How AI Can Help Caregivers Reduce Stress
AI company TCARE helps reduce burnout and stress in caregivers with innovative solutions such as real-time assistance and emotional support.
Teacher Reporting Labs: Teacher Mental Health and Well Being Tips
In this podcast, teachers reveal practical tips for self-care and maintaining work-life boundaries in the demanding field of education.
Mental Health America | BIPOC and LGBTQ+ Mental Health Infographic
Discover essential insights into the mental health challenges faced by BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities with Mental Health America’s infographic.
Harmonizing Hearts and Minds
TeachRock orchestrates a symphony of social-emotional learning (SEL) through the captivating power of music.
Writing Our Own Dictionary EduGuide
If you’ve ever been curious about nonbinary identities and gender presentation, then this is the series and guide for you.
Writing Our Own Dictionary: Let’s Define Bisexuality and Pansexuality
Bisexuality and pansexuality: what’s the difference? Bi and pan people explain what these terms mean to them in their everyday lives.
Writing Our Own Dictionary: How Do You Present to the World?
The journey to gender presentation, how your gender is viewed by others, is just that — a journey. It doesn’t have to be finalized overnight.
Writing Our Own Dictionary: Non-Binary People Describe their Gender Journeys!
Non-binary folks spoke to us about their own personal gender stories to see how they got where they are today (and where they’re going next).
Mental Health America | Centro de Recursos de Salud Mental en Español
Mental Health America es la organización nacional sin fines de lucro líder en el país dedicada a la promoción de la salud mental, el bienestar y la prevención de enfermedades.
Mental Health America | Mental Health Webinars
Mental Health America’s Webinar Event Calendar is where you can find information about, and sign up for, upcoming mental health webinars.
Mental Health America | Mental Health Month Toolkit
The 2024 Mental Health Month toolkit provides free resources to help plan your efforts and raise awareness during the month of May and beyond.
Mental Health America | Back-To-School Toolkit
This toolkit aims to equip you with the social media knowledge you need to support the young people in your life.
Mental Health America | Social Media Cheat Sheet
This cheat sheet can help you keep track of all the different social media apps and how they might impact your child’s mental health.
Watch the Full-Length Film, Sky Blossom
SKY BLOSSOM is an inspiring film on today’s students taking care of family with disabilities
across America.
Q&A with Sky Blossom Director, Richard Lui
Q&A with Richard Lui, director of “Sky Blossom,” an inspiring film about students across America taking care of family with disabilities.
Mental Health America | Take a Mental Health Test
Mental Health America offers online screenings to help you quickly determine if you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition.
On Our Minds: Exploring Students’ Global Perspectives
Students explore the benefits of study abroad and the importance of paying attention to international news, like what’s going on in the Middle East.
On Our Minds: Poet Yung Pueblo on the Power of Meditation
NYT best-selling writer Yung Pueblo speaks with students at SXSW EDU about his writing and the healing power of mediation.
On Our Minds: What Can Teens Do About Gun Violence?
Bree & James facilitate a discussion on the impact of gun violence on teens, sharing stories and opinions from students across the U.S.
Watch Now: Out of the Dark: Cal Calamia
Well Beings’ latest installment of the “Out of the Dark” short film series will make its world premiere this year at the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival.
On Our Minds: How to Manage Climate Anxiety
Sophia Kianni talks to Bree and James about why she started an organization dedicated to translating climate information and resources.
Sky Blossom: Meet the Grier Family
SKY BLOSSOM is an inspiring film on today’s students taking care of family with disabilities across America.
Sky Blossom: Meet the Allen Family
SKY BLOSSOM is an inspiring film on today’s students taking care of family with disabilities
across America.
On Our Minds S4 Ep 9: How Legislation Affects Teens
In this episode, students discuss critical race theory, anti-LGBTQ bills, and also legislation helping students’ mental health.
On Our Mind Speaks With The U.S. Surgeon General On Youth Mental Health
On Our Minds talks to Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy about his mental health as a teenager and tips for combating loneliness and isolation.
On Our Minds S4 Ep 4: Masculinity is More Than Being Macho
Part of PBS Student Report Labs On Our Minds Podcast Series American men are stuck in what’s being called a “friendship recession.” In this episode, students explore what’s going on with young men and their mental health and how redefining masculinity could help. Click here for this episode’s transcript. Have a question or message for On […]
On Our Minds S4 Ep 3: Confidently Insecure with Lawrence the Band
Clyde and Gracie Lawrence (the brother-sister duo of the Lawrence the Band) talk about their family and how making music is therapeutic.
On Our Minds S4 Ep 2: How Music Boosts Our Mood
Students share what songs they love right now, and how music makes them feel and connects them to their culture.
Well Beings x Forbes.com | Secure Firearm Storage is Key To Preventing Veteran Suicides
Many factors heighten the risk of suicidal behavior among Veterans, but access to guns significantly raises the chances of a fatal outcome.
On Our Minds Season 4 Ep 1: How Do You Define Success?
What does it mean to succeed at something? Teens discuss what success means to them and how their definitions differ from their parents.
The Science of Setting SMART New Year’s Resolutions
Understand the science of setting successful New Year’s resolutions and applying the SMART goal framework.
Well Beings x Forbes.com | 988 Lifeline: Reimagining Our Mental Health Crisis Response System
Written by Tom Chiodo Contributor Developing documentaries & special projects for public media. Nov. 10, 2023 / Forbes In 2021, 48,183 people died by suicide in the United States. As the suicide rate continues to increase, it is more important than ever to ensure that everyone struggling with their mental health receives the support […]
Well Beings x Forbes.com | Holiday Harmony: How to Peacefully Discuss Israel-Palestine Conflict
How discussing the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict with empathetic engagement and informed dialogue can help overcome divisiveness.
Artful Anxiety: 10 Artists Who Channel Stress Into Stunning Creations
Exploring the lives and works of 10 artists who transformed their stress, mental anguish, and existential unease into extraordinary art.
The Far-Reaching Impact of Global Conflict on Mental Health
Global conflicts, such as the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, have far-reaching impacts that extend beyond the immediate war zones.
Well Beings x Forbes.com | How To Talk To Your Loved Ones About Suicide
National Suicide Prevention Month is an opportunity to raise awareness about suicide and help those struggling with their mental health.
Notice. Talk. Act.® at School for Parents & Guardians
Want to identify and support youth who have mental health concerns? Here are some great resources from Notice. Talk. Act.®
Goodbye to Season Three of On Our Minds
Ashley and Tyler are joined by student producers and SRL staff for a fun goodbye recording and celebration–reflections.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Resources to help you or a loved one cope with traumatic events and find hope and support with PTSD Presented by The Jed Foundation (JED) is a nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults. JED partners with high schools and colleges to strengthen their mental health, substance […]
Eating Disorders and Body Image
Resources to help you understand eating disorders and body image, how to get help or help others