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.
Remembering and Rejoicing
A Caregiving Story
A community that was ripped apart over a half-century ago by the construction of a highway is finding new ways to care for each other.
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
A Caregiving Story
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
A Caregiving Story
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
A Caregiving Story
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
A Caregiving Story
This Caregiving story features Carlos Olivas III, a Latino, male caregiver to his veteran father who has mild dementia.
12 Months, 12 Challenges:
A WellBeing 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
A Caregiving Story
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
A Caregiving Story
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
A Caregiving Story
“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
A Caregiving Story
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
A Caregiving Story
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.
Well Beings News Roundup
The Well Beings Mental Health News Roundup sheds light on the latest developments in mental health research, activism and legislation.
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
Anorexia
Resources to help you understand anorexia, and how to get help or help others
Binge Eating Disorder
Binge eating disorder is often misunderstood or goes undiagnosed because it was only recognized as a stand-alone eating disorder in 2013.
Notice. Talk. Act.® at School for Educators
Want to identify and support your students who have mental health concerns? Here are some great resources from Notice. Talk. Act.®
On Our Minds LIVE from SXSW EDU Podcast Stage
On Our Minds hosts Ashley and Tyler record in person and in front of a live audience at the SXSW EDU podcast stage!
How Nature Helps You Get Outside of Yourself
Ashley, Tyler, and PBS Newshour student reporters discuss their personal experiences with being in nature and its benefits.
What You Didn’t Know About Adoption or the Foster Care System
How do family situations like foster care and interracial adoption affect young people’s well-being and sense of identity?
Well Beings x Forbes.com | 7 Pillars for Transforming Mental Health and Substance Abuse Care
Unified Vision is a strategic plan consisting of 7 steps that outline common goals and solutions to transform the mental healthcare system.
Resources to Combat the Gun Violence Crisis
Mass shootings killed and wounded dozens across the U.S on Father’s Day weekend 2023. Here are some resources to help combat this crisis.
How to Stay Safe in Hazardous Air Conditions
Here is a list of resources to help you navigate the far-reaching impacts of the Canadian wildfires on public health and the environment.
Well Beings x Forbes.com | Education, Housing and The Pandemic
Brianna Ferguson, a senior from Peekskill, NY, shared her experiences with housing insecurity as part of PBS Newshour’s Student Journalism Challenge.
Well Beings x Forbes.com | School Board Asked to Do More After Swastika Found at High School
Isabella Caruso, a Sr. from Pelham, NY, shares her post-pandemic education experiences a part of PBS NewsHour’s Student Journalism Challenge.
Well Beings x Forbes.com | Making “Back to School” Better Than Ever
Sriya Tallapragada, a 10th grader from NJ, shared her back to school advice as part of the PBS Newshour Student Journalism Challenge.
On Our Minds: Tips for Time Management
On Our Minds hosts Tyler and Ashley talk to Dr. Lisa Damour about how teens can manage their time and improve their mental health.
On Our Minds: Hank Green and U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo Remind You to “Be Yourself”
Science content creator Hank Green and former U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo talk about how to “be yourself” at SXSW EDU.
Heart to Hurt: How Not to Lose Yourself in a Relationship
Hear how teens break the cycle of an unhealthy relationship, find their own identity, cope with break-ups, and handle friends who trauma-dump.
What the LGBTQIA+ Alphabet Spells for Teen Relationships
Hear how an LGBTQ+ teen in Florida navigates the environment at school in the wake of the state’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill.
On Our Minds: How Poetry Lets You Be So Many Things at Once
On Our Minds host Ashley interviews one of her all-time favorite poets, Chen Chen. They talk about poetry, identity and sexuality.
On Our Minds: How to Identify an Unhealthy Relationship
Katie Hood and Collin McClelland from One Love Foundation teach Ashley and Tyler how to recognize unhealthy behaviors in a relationship.
Can You Spot a Bro Who’s Feeling Low?
Chances are, a man close to you is struggling with their mental health. Spotting the signs can make all the difference.
Have a Convo, Save a Bro
Someone going through a tough time might not talk about it even if they want to. The first step in looking out for them is reaching out.
Movember Conversations
Movember Conversations is a tool to help you navigate important conversations with any men in your life who might be struggling.
Well Beings x Forbes.com | Climate Curriculum: Change Starts in Classrooms
Michelle So, a junior from Temple City, CA, shared her views on climate change as part of the PBS Newshour Student Journalism Challenge.
On Our Minds: How Teens Find Their Voice Through Creativity and Performance
Hear how poetry, dance, film, and theater have provided an outlet for teens to process difficulties and help manage their mental health.
LGBTQIA+ Youth Town Hall: Finding Well-being and Community
A Town Hall conversation, led by youth, for youth, to raise awareness about mental health challenges specific to the LGBTQIA+ community.
Writing Our Own Dictionary: What Being Trans Means
Being trans looks a little different to every trans person: how do you present your gender, what pronouns will you use, how will you identify?
10 Actors Under 40 Who are Following in the Footsteps of Harry Belafonte
Here are 10 actors under 40 who are fighting at the front lines for human rights, and following in the footsteps of Harry Belafonte.