As a parent, family member, or friend, seeing loved ones struggle can be extremely difficult. Well Beings teamed up with South Florida PBS to discuss how to help those living with mental health challenges such as depression and thoughts of suicide. Learn effective coping strategies for families, including how to avoid burnout, alternative treatment options, how to […]
The COVID-19 pandemic upended the lives of America’s young people, who now face uncertainty in almost every aspect of life and the constant stress of social isolation. To address some of the most pressing mental health issues youth are struggling, Well Beings and PBS News Student Reporting Labs hosted Teens, COVID and Coping, a panel conversation featuring psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour, […]
In 2020, the threat to the physical and mental well-being of Black youth is especially high. COVID-19 and acts of police brutality nationwide have increased the stress and sense of social isolation young Black people experience. Additionally, according to the Congressional Black Caucus, the rate of suicide among Black youth is rising faster than any […]
Alaska Public Media and Well Beings team up for a community conversation about preventing youth suicide in a state with one of the highest per-capita rates in the nation.
Call to Mind correspondent Alisa Roth hosts an in-depth, interactive virtual town hall discussion.
Watch Vegas PBS bring together mental health experts, community leaders, and youth to discover tools and techniques for helping loved ones facing mental health challenges. Watch to learn more about this growing issue and find resources available to support the mental health of Nevada’s youth. About the Host Kipp Ortenburger, Vegas PBS Moderator Kipp Ortenburger […]
The coronavirus response has disrupted the lives of young people in many ways, resulting in missed milestones and opportunities. Life is not “on hold” for teens this year, it’s still moving forward. How are young people finding ways to cope with the disappointments and tangible setbacks? How are teens taking care of their well-being during the pandemic?
Join PBS Utah and programming partner, Mental Healthy F.I.T., for an important discussion with refugee youth in Utah. Hear first-hand experiences from Salt Lake City's newest neighbors and how mental health practices have become a welcome exploration as they make Utah their home. If you joined us live or watch the archived stream for Well Beings Tour: […]
A panel discussion focused on supporting Black youth as they continue to build their power, and the friends, family and community that surround them.
If you joined us live or watch the archived stream for Well Beings Tour Pittsburgh: Healthy Connections: Teens, Parents, Educators, & Mental Health, please help us improve the development of future content and events by taking this brief survey. Most teenagers agree that expressing their emotions is difficult – especially in conversations with their parents. And […]
If you joined us live or watch the archived stream for Well Beings Tour Cincinnati: Preventing Teen Suicide in a Pandemic of Isolation, please help us improve the development of future content and events by taking this brief survey. Many teens are still cut off from valuable connections and have been since the pandemic shut […]
Detroit Public TV is teaming with Kevin’s Song and other local organizations to create a virtual conversation addressing their vital, often life-saving issues. We will listen to a diverse group of students who will talk about their lives, their feelings and their concerns. And we will respond.
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