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SUMMARY:Life’s Not On Hold: Teens Navigate Missed Milestones
DESCRIPTION: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? \n\n\n\nColorado Public Radio’s Avery Lill hosts a discussion with and for teens to share their experiences\, as part of a live\, virtual event with licensed therapist and school counselor Feliz Fraser\, and Rosalind Wiseman\, a teen mental health advocate and author of Queen Bees and Wannabes\, to explore solutions for navigating these unprecedented losses. The event is co-produced by Call to Mind\, American Public Media’s initiative to foster new conversations about mental health and Colorado Public Radio as part of the Well Beings Campaign and The Youth Mental Health Project\, presented by WETA. \n\n\n\nIf you joined us for Call to Mind: Life’s On Hold —Teens Navigate Missed Moments\, please help us improve the development of future content and events by taking this brief survey. \n\n\n\nThe event is co-produced by Call to Mind\, American Public Media’s initiative to foster new conversations about mental health\, Colorado Public Radio as part of the Well Beings Campaign\, and The Youth Mental Health Project\, presented by WETA. \n\n\n\nAbout the Host\n\n\n\nAvery Lill\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAvery Lill is a host and producer for Colorado Public Radio’s daily interview program “Colorado Matters.” She regularly reports on issues important to Coloradans\, from health and government to arts and culture. She focuses especially on Indigenous affairs and teen mental health. Before joining Colorado Public Radio in 2019\, Avery was news director at KDLG\, an NPR-member station in Dillingham\, AK. She traveled by boat\, bush plane\, dog sled\, ATV\, and snow machine to lead in-depth coverage of life in Bristol Bay. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Panelists\n\n\n\nRosalind Wiseman\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRosalind Wiseman has had only one job since graduating from college: to foster civil dialogue and work with communities to build strength\, courage\, and purpose. Rosalind is the founder of Cultures of Dignity\, the author of the curriculum Owning Up: Empowering Adolescents to Confront Social Cruelty\, Bullying\, and Injustice\, and a multiple New York Times bestselling author including Queen Bees and Wannabes: Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques\, Gossip\, Boyfriends\, and the New Realities of Girl World—the groundbreaking book that was the basis for the movie and Broadway musical Mean Girls. Among her most recent publications is Distance Learning Playbook for Parents: How to Support Your Child’s Academic\, Emotional and Social Learning in Any Setting. She lives in Boulder\, Colorado\, with her husband and two sons. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFelicidad (Feliz) Fraser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFelicidad (Feliz) Fraseris a proud Native New Yorker loving and living in Colorado for the past 21 years and an LCSW.  She received her BS in Social Work from the Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2009 and her MS in Social Work from the University of Denver in 2010.   She is currently pursuing her EdD in Organizational Leadership from Northcentral University.   She is the past Board President of the NASW-CO\, a member and President of the Association of Black Social Workers (ABSW) CO Chapter and Give An Hour\, an organization that donates pro-bono mental health services to active and inactive members of the armed forces and their families.  If she (her/hers) had to label herself in one word\, it would be “ADVOCATE\,” though she prefers few\, if any\, labels at all.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNadia Rivera\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNadia Rivera\, 14\, moved recently from Los Angeles\, California\, to Aberdeen\, Maryland– a tough transition during the pandemic. She is an editorial advisor for Cultures of Dignity\, an organization founded by Rosalind Wiseman of Boulder that advocates for young people’s physical and emotional wellbeing. She is committed to using her platforms to advocate for human rights. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJak Rogoff\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJak Rogoff\, 16\, is a Junior from Lakewood\, Colorado. For three years\, he’s been a peer leader for the suicide prevention program Sources of Strength in his high school. The project focuses on building strong peer social networks and raising awareness about mental health. Jak struggled to find support when he faced bullying in middle school. Now he’s passionate about supporting other teens\, whether that’s making himself available to listen or connecting folks with mental health resources. Among his many extracurriculars\, he particularly enjoys marching band\, where he is the clarinet section leader. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKate Jordan Little\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKate Jordan Little\, 15\, lives in Denver\, CO. She’s a multi-sport athlete\, competing in golf\, gymnastics\, and cross-country. Her primary sport\, and the one she hopes to continue in college\, is swimming. Alongside athletics\, Kate combines her interest in graphic design\, mental\, and environmental sustainability in her blog “A Little Difference.”  
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SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health: How You Can Help
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nAbout the Host\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKipp Ortenburger\, Vegas PBS Moderator \n\n\n\nKipp Ortenburger became the host of Nevada Week in 2019 & has been a part of the creative & development team since the show’s beginnings. Ortenburger has been part of the Vegas PBS team in various development & strategic roles for more than four years. He has worked in the nonprofit sector for various community-based organizations in similar roles for more than fifteen years. An All-American \n\n\n\nin Track & Field\, Ortenburger graduated from California State University in Fresno\, with a BA in English. An avid learner & world traveler\, Ortenburger has lived in Barcelona\, Spain & visited countries in South & Central America\, Europe\, Asia\, & more. Growing up in LA\, Ortenburger developed a strong connection with PBS by watching shows that gave a voice to local community leaders & a platform for important discussions. In this same spirit\, Ortenburger’s passion & commitment for balanced coverage of local issues\, makes him the perfect moderator. \n\n\n\nAbout the Panelists\n\n\n\nValerie Almirola\, UNLV (University of Nevada\, Las Vegas) student\, and Teen Representative for Hope Means Nevada \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValerie Almirola is currently a freshman at the University of Nevada\, Las Vegas. She is majoring in Psychology & minoring in Sociology. Valerie has a strong passion for helping people improve their mental health & discover their purpose in life. Having previously struggled with mental health\, Valerie now wants to spread the message that everyone has meaning & a reason for being alive. Despite the circumstances & despite the obstacles\, there is always hope. She works with Hope Means Nevada to raise awareness on mental health issues threatening teenagers & to erase the stigma around the topic. Valerie wants to encourage leadership in the youth community in order to cultivate a culture of love & communion. \n\n\n\nReggie Burton\, Founder/President The Avery Burton Foundation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReggie Burton is founder of RB Group – Public Relations\, an author & public speaker. He is founder & president of the Avery Burton Foundation\, a non-profit 501c.3 dedicated to mental health outreach & advocacy. Mr. Burton is certified in Mental Health First Aid for adults assisting youth & adults. He speaks to schools\, colleges & organizations about the dangers of depression. R. Avery Burton is author of the book\, “This is Depression”\, (Amazon) a personal story about losing a son to depression. Proceeds from the sale of his book go towards the Avery Burton Excellence in Academics & Athletics Scholarship. Mr. Burton has hosted sold-out book signing events in Henderson\, NV\, San Jose\, CA & Torrance\, CA\, & his story has been featured in the San Jose Mercury News & on Fox TV’s Good Day LA. He lives in Henderson with his family. Visit thisisdepressionthebook.com\, averyburtonfoundation.org or reggieburton.com for more information. \n\n\n\nRichard Egan\, Suicide Prevention Training & Outreach Facilitator\, Nevada Department of Health & Human Services\, Division of Public & Behavioral Health \n\n\n\nRichard Egan is the Southern Nevada Suicide Prevention Training & Outreach Facilitator for Department of Health & Human Services. He brings to his position experience in administered leadership\, supervision\, & suicide prevention. Over 26 years in US Air Force Munitions Systems Technology Career Field\, AMMO. Thirty-three years’ experience & certified in facilitating training objectives. Twenty-four years’ experience preventing suicides utilizing awareness\, prevention\, & intervention certifications. Two years’ experience facilitating training objectives to the public for Clark County Department of Family Services. Richard Egan has directly supported or deployed in support of operations DESERT SHIELD/STORM\, OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM\, OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM\, CORAL RELIEF\, & NOBLE EAGLE. \n\n\n\nSheldon A. Jacobs\, PsyD\, LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) Vice-President-NAMI Southern Nevada \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSheldon Jacobs\, PsyD\, overcame adversity\, challenges\, and poor decisions\, turning his life around—earning his BA from Ohio State University & a Masters & Doctorate in Marriage & Family Therapy from Alliant International University. He has worked extensively over the past 19 years with individuals experiencing difficulties with various life transitions\, juvenile probationers\, severely emotionally disturbed children within the child welfare system\, chemical dependency populations\, professional athletes\, & individuals experiencing mild to severe mental health issues. He is a media consultant for local outlets & has taught psychology courses at institutions and served on several boards in the field. He went undercover as a homeless man for 48 hours to raise awareness for homelessness & mental health & wrote a memoir about it titled\, “48: An experiential memoir on homelessness.” Visit drsheldonjacobs.com/ for more information. \n\n\n\nThe Well Beings Tour is a series of community-based outreach events hosted by local public media stations across the country to demystify and normalize mental health matters\, address discrimination and stigma\, and encourage compassion.
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SUMMARY:Black Youth Resilience in Minneapolis
DESCRIPTION:Black teens and young adults in Minnesota are challenged by the politicization of race\, the killing of George Floyd and the COVID-19 pandemic\, all disproportionately affecting their communities. At the same time\, Black youth face inadequate access to well-being support and representative mental health providers. How are young Black people staying resilient amid persistent institutional racism? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCall to Mind correspondent Alisa Roth hosts an in-depth\, interactive virtual town hall discussion. The free event is co-produced by American Public Media’s Call to Mind and MPR News as part of the Well Beings Youth Mental Health Project and its Well Beings Tour\, presented by WETA. The discussion will be recorded for broadcast\, content may be used by Well Beings and its partners. \n\n\n\nIf you joined us live or watch the archived stream for Well Beings Tour: Black Youth Resilience in Minneapolis\, please help us improve the development of future content and events by taking this brief survey. \n\n\n\nIf you want to receive updates from MPR News on future events and initiatives focused around race\, identity\, social justice and reform\, sign up here. \n\n\n\nIf you have thoughts or questions about the topic\, check out the Well Beings Tour\, Call to Mind and the MPR News Ground Level project page for different ways to share your experience\, and to watch our previous conversations:  \n\n\n\n\nIn Focus: Racism in Housing Access\n\n\n\nIn Focus: Equity in Education\n\n\n\nSpotlight on the future of policing\n\n\n\nSpotlight on black trauma and policing\n\n\n\nWell Beings | Preventing Youth Suicide in Nebraska\n\n\n\nWell Beings | Supporting Youth Mental Health: Are Georgia Schools Ready\n\n\n\n\nFor updates on speakers and participants\, follow the Facebook event. \n\n\n\nWell Beings is a national campaign from public media\, in collaboration with a coalition of partners\, including PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs and their student journalists\, created to address America’s health needs. The campaign debuts with the Youth Mental Health Project\, emphasizing youth’s mental health and voices to raise awareness\, address stigma\, and encourage compassion. \n\n\n\nThe Well Beings Tour is making its way to 34 cities across the country\, 2020 – 2022\, in collaboration with public media stations\, local community organizations\, national sponsors\, and partners. Through resources\, panel discussions\, youth storytelling\, performances\, Mental Health First Aid Training\, and more\, the Well Beings Tour will convene and connect communities in a joint effort to address stigma and raise awareness about mental health and wellbeing. \n\n\n\nCall to Mind is American Public Media’s initiative to foster new conversations about mental health. Call to Mind is bringing mental health conversations into the open\, increasing public knowledge and engagement\, to empower people to find the support they want and need. \n\n\n\nMPR News’ In Focus is a series of convenings we are committed to leading over the next year on Minnesota’s persistent racial disparities. Through conversations with community leaders that are shaped by our curious\, engaged audience\, MPR hopes to encourage new connections and relationships that will help Minnesota communities make progress toward equity and inclusion. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Well Beings Tour is a series of community-based outreach events hosted by local public media stations across the country to demystify and normalize mental health matters\, address discrimination and stigma\, and encourage compassion.
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SUMMARY:Preventing Youth Suicide in Alaska: There’s Hope\, There’s Help
DESCRIPTION: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. Healing from the contributing factors facing young Alaskans is strengthened by attention. Focusing on innovations\, insights\, and deep listening to those who have struggled with and offer support for mental wellness\, this interactive event offers hope and help. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you joined us live or watch the archived stream for Preventing Youth Suicide in Alaska: There’s Hope\, There’s Help\, please help us improve the development of future content and events by taking this brief survey. \n\n\n\nAbout the Host\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLori Townsend\n\n\n\nLori Townsend is the News Director for the Alaska Public Media. She got her start in broadcasting at the age of 12 as the park announcer for baseball games in Deer Park\, Wisconsin. She has worked in print and broadcast journalism for more than 27 years. Radio brought her to Alaska where she worked as a broadcast trainer for Native fellowship students at Koahnic Broadcasting. Following her work there\, she helped co-found the non-profit broadcast company Native Voice Communications. NVC created the award-winning Independent Native News as well as producing many other documentaries and productions. Through her freelance work\, she has produced news and feature stories nationally and internationally for Independent Native News\, National Native News\, NPR\, Pacifica\, Monitor Radio\, Radio Netherlands and AIROS. Townsend is the recipient of numerous awards for her work from the Alaska Press Club\, the Native American Journalists Association and a gold and a silver reel award from the National Federation of Community Broadcasters. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Panelists\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKelvin Pace\n\n\n\nKelvin Pace is a Licensed Professional Counselor and one of the four AASECT Certified Sex Therapists in Alaska. He graduated with a master’s in clinical psychology from the University of Alaska Anchorage in 2009. Kelvin is a former medic and paratrooper with the United States Army and has lived in Alaska for over 20 years. Kelvin is the owner of KpaceCounseling\, LLC where he serves clients in private practice. He does contract work with Full Spectrum Health as a behavioral health clinician where he works with an integrated care team delivering evidenced based care to persons of the LGBTQ+ community. Kelvin has worked for a local non-profit delivering mental health services to children and young adults that have suffered from complex trauma. Learn more about Kelvin Pace’s work.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClaire Rhyneer\n\n\n\nClaire Rhyneer is a senior at West Anchorage High School. She joined MHATS (Mental Health Advocacy Through Storytelling) in fall of 2019 and has participated in three live storytelling events as a storyteller\, a facilitator in-training\, and a co-facilitator. MHATS offer two semester-long\, youth-led\, courses every year\, working to end stigma surrounding mental health. The MHATS program educates high school age students about mental health and helps members develop their stories of mental health triumph to be told live. As a co-facilitator\, Claire develops and teaches curriculum about mental health and storytelling\, leads weekly meetings\, story-coaches\, and plans live events. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJustin Pendergrass\n\n\n\nJustin Pendergrass is the suicide Prevention Specialist for My House\, a local nonprofit organization that operates as a drop-in center for homeless teens in the Mat-su Valley.  In his short 28 years\, Justin has overcome some of life’s unwinnable circumstances. After becoming homeless at the age of 16\, his already neglected mental health spiraled out of control and into a world of self-medicated relief. Weeks before his 19th birthday\, Justin found himself fighting an all too familiar depression that threatened to take his life. Now he spends his time working with those who are still fighting to overcome the same adverse experiences that he had come up against all those years ago.  With some non traditional methods\, Justin has found success in teaching others how to grow through the pain to find a purpose.  Learn more about My House. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCynthia Erickson\n\n\n\nCynthia Erickson in Tanana\, Alaska created My Grandma’s House\, a nonprofit with a mission to expose the issues of child abuse and neglect that many Alaska Native children face. It raises funds to bring resources to fight against high rates of sex abuse and suicides in rural Alaska. Her journey started in 2013 when a string of suicides affected her. Learn more about My Grandma’s House. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Well Beings Tour is a series of community-based outreach events hosted by local public media stations across the country to demystify and normalize mental health matters\, address discrimination and stigma\, and encourage compassion
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SUMMARY:Impact of Inequity & COVID-19 on the Mental Health of Black Youth
DESCRIPTION: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 other racial/ethnic group. Together\, these factors put the mental health of Black youth particularly at risk. From parents and caregivers to educators and concerned citizens\, this is an issue that affects us all. Join us for a critical discussion on the state of mental health among Black youth to destigmatize mental illness and learn about available resources. \n\n\n\nIf you joined us live or watch the stream for Well Beings Tour: Central Florida\, please help us improve the development of future content and events by taking this brief survey. \n\n\n\nAbout the Host\n\n\n\nSteve MortProducer\, NewsNightWUCF\, Central Florida’s Storyteller \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSteve Mort is a producer and host of WUCF’s NewsNight program. He began his journalism career in the early 90s working for BBC local radio\, Britain’s ITN\, and London all-news station LBC\, covering stories including the death and funeral of Princess Diana\, and Tony Blair’s landslide election victory in 1997.In 2000\, Steve relocated to Washington and then New York\, before moving to Florida in 2005. He’s reported on nearly every major domestic news story of in the past two decades – including the final shuttle launches\, the tragedies at Pulse and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School\, Hurricane Katrina\, and the previous six presidential elections – for a variety of international broadcasters such as Voice of America\, Deutsche Welle\, and Channel NewsAsia.He’s also worked extensively with the PBS NewsHour as a producer\, videographer and editor\, and occasional on-air contributor.  Steve has traveled widely to report on stories including President Obama’s historic visit to Cuba\, earthquake recovery in Haiti\, elections in Brazil\, and Kofi Annan’s final tour of Africa as UN Secretary General. \n\n\n\nAbout the Panelists\n\n\n\nCandice W. Jones\, MD\, FAAP\, Edgewater Pediatrics \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCandice W. Jones\, MD\, FAAP is a board-certified physician practicing as a general pediatrician in Orlando\, Fl. She provides a standard of care that enriches the lives of thousands of kids and parents each year. Dr. Candice is committed to the health and well-being of underserved children and adolescents in areas affected the greatest by health inequalities. Dr. Candice completed residency in Pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore\, MD. She earned her Medical Doctorate at the Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta\, GA. She is a Spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)\, member of its’ Council on Communications and Media (COCM) and Florida Chapter (FCAAP).  \n\n\n\nDr. Candice steps out of the exam room to support various charitable organizations\, children health initiatives and to promote wellness in the community. For her efforts\, she was awarded in 2018 the Health Empowerment Award by the Central Florida Urban League and the Public Health Hero Award by the Department of Health Orange County. Dr. Candice has special interest in medical media because of its’ educational reach. In 2016\, she launched DrCandiceMD.com\, a website focused on kid health education. She also created a podcast\, KIDing Around with Dr. Candice where she discusses various pediatric and parenting topics with other experts. She has been featured on news-Fox 35\, News 13 and WFTV 9 ABC; on radio-90.7 WMFE\, News 96.5 WDBO\, SiriusXM Doctor Radio\, The Michael Baisden Show and The Tom Joyner Morning Show\, on various podcasts including the AAP’s Healthy Children Podcast; on many health panels and as a dynamic guest speaker. Learn more about Dr. Candice > \n\n\n\nDavia Knight\, Outpatient Telehealth Therapist\, IMPOWER \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavia Knight (RMHI) is a Telehealth Clinician at IMPOWER. Davia received her bachelor’s in Social Science from The Florida State University\, her master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University\, Sarasota. Davia began her career at Aspire Health Partners in Orlando\, FL where she counseled elementary students in one of the toughest/problem schools in Orlando creating an after school group that encouraged children to heal through a variety of therapeutic interventions. She then began counseling adolescents and adults including pretrial release clients\, substance abuse court ordered clients\, and dually diagnosed clients via psychosocial rehabilitation groups as well as working with clients individually utilizing trauma informed care. Davia began working at IMPOWER in 2019 at The Grove Youth Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program in which she facilitated psychosocial rehabilitation groups to adolescents. Davia then transitioned into the Telehealth Outpatient program and began work with the survivors of human trafficking as well as young single mother’s with a mental health diagnosis. She specializes in assisting adults and children\, with reaching their empowered selves by implementing techniques such as: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy\, Motivational Interviewing\, Expressive Arts\, Play Therapy\, and Reality Therapy with a focus on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder\, Major Depressive Disorder\, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder\, substance use/abuse\, grief and loss\, and other chronic illnesses.  \n\n\n\nJeffrey McCary\, Director of Operations and Research\, Outlook Mental Health Clinic & Mental Health Association of Central Florida \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJeffrey McCary is the Director of Operations and Research for the Outlook Mental Health Clinic\, Orlando’s only outpatient mental health clinic that offers free Psychiatric and Individual therapy for qualified uninsured residents of Central Florida. He also works for the Mental Health Association of Central Florida in advocating as well as spreading awareness for mental health needs in the community. As a Master’s level Social Worker\, Jeffrey has experience in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) with special interest in treating Anxiety\, Depression\, and PTSD. Also\, as an active board member for Peer Support Space\, Jeffrey is expanding his outreach of supportive networks to diverse communities in the Central Florida region to bridge the gaps in service delivery.  With nearly 10 years of experience in working with those in crisis\, Jeffrey’s passion to help people in need start’s with reducing stigma in order to lift mental barriers. \n\n\n\nTamia A. McEwen\, PhD\, Peer Professional\, Wellness Advocate\, Peer Support Space  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTamia A. McEwen\, Ph.D.\, Yoga & Wellness Instructor & Owner of Be Well Friends\, advocates for whole health and wellness through lifestyle change based on the pillars of caring for self\, relating to others\, and contributing to society. She began her career in public education and currently advocates for mental and physical wellness through local and national Peer Support Networks. She holds a Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Curriculum & Instruction (C&I)\, Masters of Arts (MA) in Secondary Reading\, Yoga & Wellness Certification that includes Level 1 Qigong. She sees herself as a life learner\, space holder and advocates separating her wellness journey into three phases: 1) Having an initial psychotic episode at 23 years old as mental illness discovery 2) Managing a life of medication\, healthy living\, and advocacy during her wellness recovery phase 3) Adapting to a lifestyle as wellness after medication side effects & a uterine fibroids diagnosis to thrive beyond a traditional approach to mental health. Her desire is to provide tools for people to be able to do the good they desire to do without “dying on the vine” of advocacy. Intentional wellness is her means of creating space for mind-body balance\, showing up in the world as our best selves to do as much good as we can for as long as we can. She provides holistic wellness support through her company Be Well\, Friends LLC and can be contacted through info@macbewell.com or followed @dr_tamiamc. Learn more about Peer Support Space\, Peer Coalition of Florida\, and Be Well\, Friends LLC.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Well Beings Tour is a series of community-based outreach events hosted by local public media stations across the country to demystify and normalize mental health matters\, address discrimination and stigma\, and encourage compassion.
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LOCATION:Central Florida\, Central Florida
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SUMMARY:Teens\, COVID\, and Coping
DESCRIPTION: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\, the author of Under Pressure and Untangled and New York Times contributing columnist\, alongside teens and educators. Moderated by PBS NewsHour Senior National Correspondent Amna Nawaz\, the conversation will offer insight into how peers\, parents and teachers can help young people struggling.  \n\n\n\nWell Beings Survey Identifies Loneliness\, Anxiety\, Depression as Most Common Feelings Among Teens in 2020 \n\n\n\nThe majority of American teens believe that the COVID-19 Pandemic has disadvantaged their generation\, according to a new survey conducted for Well Beings and PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs. Over 70% of the teens surveyed believe the pandemic has disadvantaged their generation\, and 50% say the pandemic has worsened their mental health. \n\n\n\nThe national survey found that the pandemic has subjected American teens to unprecedented hardship\, worsening their mental health\, physical health and body image\, relationships with family members\, social lives\, education\, and future potential.  \n\n\n\nTeens reported widespread dissatisfaction with mental health\, with 67% reporting depression during the last year\, 22% saying they experienced serious depression. In fact\, mental health is the top-ranked concern among those surveyed\, followed by obtaining their desired education\, physical health\, and financial health. \n\n\n\n\nFull Report >\n\n\n\nHighlights from the Report >\n\n\n\nPress Release > 
URL:https://wellbeings.org/event/teens-covid-and-coping/
LOCATION:National\, National
CATEGORIES:Well Beings Events
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SUMMARY:A Spotlight on Youth Mental Health: How to Help Loved Ones
DESCRIPTION: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 keep your loved ones engaged during their recovery and much more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you joined us live or watched the stream of the Well Beings Tour: South Florida\, please help us improve the development of future content and events by taking this brief survey. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Well Beings Tour is a series of community-based outreach events hosted by local public media stations across the country to demystify and normalize mental health matters\, address discrimination and stigma\, and encourage compassion.
URL:https://wellbeings.org/event/a-spotlight-on-youth-mental-health-how-to-help-loved-ones/
LOCATION:South Florida\, South Florida
CATEGORIES:Well Beings Events
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SUMMARY:Preventing Youth Suicide in Nebraska
DESCRIPTION:In Nebraska\, suicide is a leading cause of death among 10 to 24-year-olds. Well Beings teamed up with Nebraska Education Telecommunications (NET)\, Call to Mind\, and Nebraska-based partners for a live stream discussion to raise awareness of factors leading to youth suicide and ways to prevent it. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you joined us live or watched the stream of the NET Virtual Discussion Event\, please help us improve the development of future content and events by taking this brief survey. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Well Beings Tour is a series of community-based outreach events hosted by local public media stations across the country to demystify and normalize mental health matters\, address discrimination and stigma\, and encourage compassion.
URL:https://wellbeings.org/event/preventing-youth-suicide-in-nebraska/
LOCATION:Nebraska\, Nebraska
CATEGORIES:Well Beings Events
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SUMMARY:Supporting Youth Mental Health: Are Georgia Schools Ready
DESCRIPTION:Students\, parents\, and educators are worried about the return to school during the coronavirus pandemic. Join GPB News host Virginia Prescott for an interactive virtual Town Hall focused on youth mental health and going back to school. \n\n\n\nIf you joined us live or watched the stream of the GPB Virtual Discussion Event\, please help us improve the development of future content and events by taking this brief survey. \n\n\n\nIn partnership with Well Beings\, Call to Mind\, and Georgia-based community partners\, learn more about available resources to support Georgia’s youth and their mental health. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Well Beings Tour is a series of community-based outreach events hosted by local public media stations across the country to demystify and normalize mental health matters\, address discrimination and stigma\, and encourage compassion.
URL:https://wellbeings.org/event/supporting-youth-mental-health-are-georgia-schools-ready/
LOCATION:Georgia\, Georgia
CATEGORIES:Well Beings Events
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SUMMARY:Virtual Town Hall at NAMICon 2020
DESCRIPTION:Watch celebrity ambassadors\, youth\, filmmakers\, student reporters\, and mental health leaders come together (virtually) at NAMICon 2020 to urge the country towards a more thoughtful conversation about mental health conditions\, particularly for young people. \n\n\n\nAbout the Well Beings Virtual Town Hall\n\n\n\nA celebrity roster of actors\, athletes and musicians\, along with leaders in mental health from across the country\, joined WETA Washington\, D.C.\, the flagship public media station in the nation’s capital\, today to launch WELL BEINGS\, a major campaign from public media addressing the health needs of Americans.  The launch took place during the WELL BEINGS National Virtual Town Hall at NAMICon 2020\, showcasing powerful stories\, special performances\, exclusive campaign content\, and a panel discussion on youth mental health and society. \n\n\n\nThe campaign launch featured young people\, experts\, and notable personalities urging the country towards a more thoughtful conversation about mental health conditions\, particularly for young people. WELL BEINGS unveiled the YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH PROJECT\, which features original broadcast and digital content\, a national tour of impactful community events\, social media campaigns\, interactive storytelling on WellBeings.org\, and information on mental health resources from project partners — all emphasizing the mental health needs\, lived experiences and voices of youth. \n\n\n\nThe event\, which was hosted in partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) during NAMICon 2020\, NAMI’s annual convention and one of the largest community gatherings of mental health advocates in the United States\, included messages of support from Matthew McConaughey\, Kid Cudi\, Billy Porter\, Jewel\, Demi Moore\, Alanis Morissette\, Bill Pullman\, Ariel Winter\, LeVar Burton\, and more\, a slam poetry performance by Akeemjamal Rollins\, and music from Dear Evan Hansen. NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr. opened the event with remarks on the importance of focusing on youth mental health. \n\n\n\nFrom all of us at WETA Well Beings (and NAMI)\, we thank you for joining us. If you were outside the USA and had any problems accessing this session\, it is available above in closed caption in English\, Spanish\, Mandarin and Japanese.
URL:https://wellbeings.org/event/virtual-town-hall-at-namicon-2020/
LOCATION:National\, National
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