Talk2BeWell: Recent Episodes
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Our Work2BeWell podcast featuring Dr. Robin Henderson and teen voices from across the country focuses on key mental health topics. From conversations on social justice and mental health activism, to navigating digital learning or supporting mental health during the holidays, we explore topics that build meaningful dialogue and student activation around mental health.
For more information and resources, please visit https://work2bewell.org/
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A Talk2BeWell Podcast on College Acceptance and Rejections. Graduates from Class of 2023 share their personal experience navigating college applications, and the acceptances and rejections that come with it.
*This episode is recommended to Juniors and Seniors in High School.
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A very special Talk2BeWell Podcast bringing back NSAC Alumni to discuss what to expect in the transition from high school to college.
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A special Talk2BeWell Podcast on Work2BeWell’s National Student Advisory Council. W2BW’s student leaders give a behind the scenes look on the who, what, when, where, and why of our program. This recording is in celebration of May Mental Health month and the sharing of mental health resources.
Click here to view NSAC Application 2023-2024
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A Talk2BeWell Podcast to discuss skin care, and the impact this specific form of selfcare has on mental health and confidence.
Talk2bewell #work2bewell #teenmentalhealth #skincare #selfcare
A Talk2BeWell Podcast on climate anxiety and ideas on how to combat this global issue. NSAC members discuss fears related to environmental health, and projects they're involved with that are having a positive impact on our planet.
Talk2bewell #work2bewell #teenmentalhealth #climateanxiety #ecoanxiety
A Talk2BeWell Podcast on sleeping disorders – how they present, coping skills, and more.
Talk2bewell #work2bewell #teenmentalhealth #sleep #sleepdisorders
An episode on identifying and overcoming uncomfortable relationships. W2BW National Advisory Council share how to have critical conversations and work towards resolution with others.
Learn more about W2BW's Critical Conversations module at Healthy Relationships for Teens (work2bewell.org)
W2BWMentalHealth #relationships #critical conversations
A Talk2BeWell episode on incorporating motivation and discipline into daily habits. W2BW NSAC members discuss the ups and downs with staying motivated, and how discipline helps achieve goals.
W2BWMentalHealth #motivation #goals
A Talk2BeWell Podcast to discuss the 5 love languages, and the impact love (romantic or otherwise) has on an individual’s mental health. Trust, honesty, understanding, consent and good communication are the foundations of any healthy relationship. Work2BeWell has numerous resources for building healthy relationships and having critical conversations with teens.
Learn more about Critical Conversations at Work2BeWell.org - Healthy Relationships for Teens (work2bewell.org)
W2BWMentalHealth #lovelanguages #relationships
In this Talk2BeWell episode W2BW National Student Advisory Council members candidly share their stories of medication use and the stigmas attached to prescription meds.
For more information and resources related to mental health and wellness, please visit Work2BeWell.org
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✨NEW T2BW✨ EP 86: Who Polices the Policy?
This is a Talk2BeWell episode on Midterm Elections 2022. Listen to NSAC members discuss the impact of this last election cycle and its effect on mental health.
Talk2BeWell #midtermelections #mentalhealthawareness
A Talk2BeWell episode on Seasonal Depression - What is it? Who does it affect? How to cope?
Work2BeWell aims to destigmatize depression through education and sharing lived experiences. Most people with SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), symptoms start in the fall and continue into the winter months, sapping your energy and making you feel moody. These symptoms often resolve during the spring and summer months. While for some people SAD presents as the opposite experience causing depression in the spring or early summer for individuals and resolving during the fall or winter months.
Listen and learn more about Seasonal Depression!
For more information on mental health and wellness, please visit Work2BeWell.org
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An episode to discuss the anticipated anxiety that comes with college applications. Listen to NSAC members discuss stress relief tips and share insight into their college application experience. This is an especially relevant topic for High School Juniors and Seniors.
For more information related to Stress and Anxiety, please visit Work2BeWell.org
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Talk2BeWell Podcast addressing the topic of school safety.
Talk2bewell #work2bewell #mentalhealth #schoolsafety #safeschools #teenmentalhealth
In this episode, Work2BeWell's National Student Advisory Council members discuss the importance of boundary setting – with whom, what, and where is it appropriate to set boundaries. Listen to teenagers talk candidly about honoring themselves and their comfort zone, while recognizing the need to push limits to allow growth as an individual.
Access and download W2BW's Self Care Module - Mental Wellness Curriculums for Teens (work2bewell.org)
For more mental health and wellness resources, visit Work2BeWell.org
W2BWMentalHealth #settingboundar #settingboundaries #settingboundariesisselfcare
A Talk2BeWell podcast on the misconceptions about #socialanxiety and tips on how to expand your comfort zone.
For more resources related to Anxiety, visit Stress - Work2BeWell
W2BWMentalHealth #teenmentalhealth #stress #anxiety
Talk2BeWell discussion amongst National Student Advisory Council members from opposite coasts break down the pressures of returning to school, and an increased workload now that students are back in classrooms full time. Listen and learn how they're making time to balance schoolwork and social activities.
For resources related to Anxiety, visit Stress - Work2BeWell
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NEW Talk2BeWell episode available now! NSAC members (new & graduated) discuss the importance of suicide prevention and provide insight into calling a crisis line. NSAC Alum and former Teen Line volunteer, Dominic Brown broke down the basics of his Teen Line training while placing great emphasis that each volunteer is there to make a difference and no one is reading from a script. These are trained individuals who want to help people leave the crisis line feeling more hopeful and prepared to take on life's challenges.
*If you think you know someone who is suicidal, follow your instincts and reach out for help. Call or text the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7 at 988 across the entire USA!
For more information and resources on suicide prevention, visit: https://work2bewell.org/curriculum/suicide-prevention/
Join us for this episode on minority mental health with our guests from the Defensive Line.
For more information and resources, visit: work2bewell.org
In this episode, we say goodbye to some of our NSAC seniors and talk about their plans for the future and how they plan to #work2bewell.
For more resources, visit: work2bewell.org
Dr. Robin speaks with the graduating NSAC teens on how to deal with moving on to the next stage of their lives and how the changes are affecting their mental health now and how they plan to stay mentally healthy when they are in the next stage.
For more resources, visit: work2bewell.org
In this episode, we discuss the best ways you can be an advocate and ally to the LGBTQ+ community and how to avoid performative allyship when it comes to supporting marginalized groups.
For more information and resources, visit: work2bewell.org
Graduating seniors speak with Dr. Robin Henderson about the anxieties they're feeling at the end of the school year and plans for navigating the next steps in their lives.
Work2BeWell teens speak with Dr. Robin Henderson about protecting reproductive rights and how they're feeling about the changes that might be coming.
For more resources, visit: work2bewell.org
In this episode of Talk2BeWell, we are joined by veteran student advisory member Billie, to talk about living in the time of war and how it affects our mental health. We also tackle the topic of refugees and what they might be experiencing right now in this tumultuous time.
Dr. Robin Henderson speaks with teens about their thoughts and feelings around the topic of glamorization of mental illness in media and on social platforms and how focusing on mental illness on these platforms can have both positive and negative outcomes.
For more information and resources, visit: work2bewell.org
Dr. Robin Henderson speaks with teens about their thoughts and experiences around sexual assault along with prevention measures and methods.
For more resources, visit: work2bewell.org
In this episode, we discuss body dysmorphia and body image, what the differences are between them and how they are impacting teens.
For resources, visit: work2bewell.org
In this episode of Talk2BeWell, we discuss the differences between anxiety attacks and panic attacks, a continuation from our earlier podcast on Anxiety + Grounding Techniques. Dr. Robin and the students talk about symptoms, triggers and coping skills for both anxiety and panic attacks.
For more resources, visit Work2BeWell.org.
Other helpful resources:
YouthLine/TeenLine: oregonyouthline.org
New parent site: www.teenlineonline.org/parents
PsychHub Videos: https://psychhub.com/resources/videos/
In this episode, we focus on Disordered Eating - what it is, the impact of social media on body image and eating habits, and how you can approach someone you are concerned for.
For more information and resources, visit: work2bewell.org
In this episode of Talk2BeWell, we will discuss the importance of caring for yourself along with strategies and resources to help.
For more information and resources, visit: work2bewell.org
A Talk2BeWell Podcast to discuss healthy communication. Healthy communication is more than just an exchange of thoughts – it's making sure both parties feel heard without judgment or anger.
For more information and resources, visit: work2bewell.org
In this episode of Talk2BeWell, Dr. Robin Henderson speaks with members of our teen council about complicated family situations and how they handle them.
For more information and resources, visit: work2bewell.org
In this episode, we discuss the basics of anxiety and a variety of grounding techniques to help manage anxiety.
For more information and resources visit work2bewell.org.
In this episode of Talk2BeWell, we discuss mental health within low-income and minority communities.
For more information and resources, visit work2bewell.org
We are discussing racism in healthcare and how that impacts mental health, trust of the healthcare system and hesitancy in the BIPOC community to seek help from the healthcare community when needed.
In this episode, we discuss seasonal depression-what it is, how it affects different people and solutions for it. We also talk about how the holiday season might impact our mental health and cause some anxiety but there are ways to take care of yourself so you can still enjoy the holiday season.
In today's episode of Talk2BeWell we are discussing how you can talk to an adult about your mental health, why it's important to do so, and how to ask for support from an adult in your life when dealing with mental health issues.
Resources: work2bewell.org
Dr. Robin Henderson and three teens from the National Student Advisory Council discuss how it feels to be a member of the LGBTQIA+ community as a teen and how it may impact mental health.
Resources: work2bewell.org, thetrevorproject.org, trevorspace.org, translifeline.org
In this episode of Talk2BeWell, we are discussing the important topic of suicide prevention. What it encompasses, why it's necessary and how we can talk about it. We will be having an open and honest discussion with our teens and providing resources to help if you or someone you know is in need of help.
Resources: suicide.com, au.reachout.com, work2bewell.org, teenline.org, oregonyouthline.org
Text: teen2teen to 839863
Call: 1-800-SUICIDE
In this episode, we discuss the detriments of expectations and extra pressures put on high school teens. We'll talk about how the school experience is different for students now compared to 10-20 years ago, or even 2 years ago, and how those differences impact their mental health
Today's discussion is about the importance of what we can really do to help a cause versus promoting a cause to help our own image.
If you are looking for support with your mental health, or any other medical questions, please visit Providence.org and for parents, teachers and students check out Work2bewell.org.
In this episode of Talk2BeWell, we'll discuss the anxieties of being back in school after such a long hiatus and about how to recognize and manage these anxieties.
Healthy relationships can help improve your mental health and can be a major support when you are struggling too. Creating and keeping healthy relationships takes work and communication and it’s important to create boundaries on unhealthy relationships too. In this Episode, Dr. Robin Henderson talks candidly with 1 college freshman 2 high school teens on relationships.
For more resources, visit: Work2BeWell.org
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It's okay to not be okay! We've all lost a lot this year: loved ones, pets, sports, events, relationships and more. In this episode, Dr. Robin Henderson is joined by a college freshman and two high school students as they share their journeys and experiences with grief and what has helped them along the way.
For online resources visit: work2bewell.org
Talk2bewell #work2bewell #bewell #mentalhealth #grief
Laurie Kelley, Chief Philanthropy Officer and SVP at Providence is joined by NFL Defensive End, Solomon Thomas and his The Defensive Line co- founders, Martha and Chris Thomas. They discuss BIPOC Mental Health, the reason behind their foundation and suicide prevention.
Leaving high school to head off to college can be exciting and scary. Dr. Robin Henderson is joined by 3 Work2BeWell seniors getting ready to head to campus. They will discuss peer pressure, campus safety, leaving home and techniques to take care of their mental health in college.
Providence Alaska behavioral health caregivers and community partners are working toward increasing knowledge and resources for teens and college-aged people throughout Alaska. Listen to this Town Hall discussion to learn more about how to access mental health services for youth.
Dr. Robin Henderson speaks with members of the Work2BeWell National Student Advisory Council about their views and perspectives on the COVID-19 vaccines and their commitment to wellness.
Isabella Mercado, college student and influencer, speaks with Mary Renouf about her experiences with mental health as a young woman in today's society, body positivity and how being part of the Latinx community has played a role in her mental wellness.
Olympic Gold Medalist, Kikkan Randall, Nadine Baker, Ph.D., and Brandy Stratman, LCSW discuss youth behavioral health in Alaska. To educate the community about the importance of mental health & to help parents talk to their kids about mental health. We want to increase knowledge or resources for teens/college-age and encourage them to access the resources themselves or for their friends.
*If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health there are free mental health resources and tools at work2bewell.org
*For our audience in Alaska, you can always reach out to The Alaska Careline 1-877-266-4357 or text 4help to 839863 3-11 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday
*For crisis support anywhere please reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Available 24 hours in English and Spanish. 800-273-8255 For text support Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis counseling.
In this episode of Talk2BeWell, we discuss racial trauma and how it affects youth in our communities and their mental health.
*If you are in need of assistance or looking for resources, please visit https://work2bewell.org/.
Student's for a Healthy Oregon, a coalition of students activists developing mental health legislation, speak with Dr. Robin Henderson about the bill they are currently working on and why mental health is important to them.
In this episode of Talk2BeWell, we discuss the college admission application process and how to decide which is the best college for you.
*If you are in need of assistance or looking for resources, please visit https://work2bewell.org/.
Join Dr. Robin Henderson and guests, Billie and Paula as they discuss transgender mental health and education on Transgender Day of Visibility.
*If you are in need of assistance or looking for resources, please visit https://work2bewell.org/.
In this episode of Talk2BeWell, we discuss finding resources and seeking help for your mental health.
*If you are in need of assistance or looking for resources, please visit https://work2bewell.org/.
Join Dr. Robin Henderson and members of the Work2BeWell Teen National Advisory Council as they discuss social media and body image from a teen's perspective.
*If you are in need of assistance or looking for resources, please visit https://work2bewell.org/.
Dr. Robin Henderson speaks with the Work2BeWell National Teen Advisory Council on the important topic of body image and body positivity.
If you need someone to talk to, please visit https://work2bewell.org/crisis-lines/ for resources.
We've all let our minds spiral something that's not a big deal into one. Hear from Dr. Robin Henderson, Dominic, Molly, and Catherine on how they deal with mental spiraling in this episode of Talk2BeWell. We discuss what mental health spiraling is, what it feels like, recognizing your triggers and methods for working through it or stopping it before it feels out of control.
This topic may be triggering for some. Please take care when listening.
https://work2bewell.org/crisis-lines/
How important is sleep in a teen's life? Dr. Robin Henderson talks with Lily and Lianna from Work2BeWell National Advisory Council.
Dr. Robin Henderson, PsyD and teens from the Work2BeWell youth council discuss life during the pandemic and adjusting to a "new normal."
Teen relationships are the topic of conversation on tonight's podcast with the Well BeingTrust student advisory group and Dr. Robin Henderson.
Self-care and coping strategies for teens is the topic of discussion today with Dr. Robin Henderson and the Well BeingTrust student advisory council & Oregon YouthLine volunteers.
Work2BeWell teens and Dr. Robin Henderson discuss depression on this week's Talk2BeWell episode.
Suicide can be tough to talk about. Talk2BeWell teens and special guests from The YouthLine offer helpful insight on this week’s podcast.
Did you know that 18% of the US population lives with anxiety? Part of that 18% is includes teens.Know a student dealing with anxiety? Good news - there are practices and PSJH practicioners that can help. Hear how a handful of students handle dealing with their anxiety in this episode.
Time in front of a screen can be concerning for some, but hear how a group of teens from #Work2BeWell Youth Advisory Board use digital for good.
Dr. Robin Henderson talks to teens from the Work2BeWell student advisory council about how they're managing their mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Robin Henderson talks to members of the Work2BeWell student advisory council about their mental health during this COVID-19 pandemic and how they are finding ways to cope.
Dr. Robin Henderson speaks with a group of high school seniors who are experiencing their final year of high school during a pandemic. Learn how the Coronavirus is affecting their mental health and how they plan to move forward. Part 1 of 2.
Dr. Robin Henderson speaks with a group of high school seniors who are experiencing their final year of high school during a pandemic. Learn how the Coronavirus is affecting their mental health and how they plan to move forward. Part 2 of 2.
Three teen guests join Dr. Robin Henderson to discuss LGBTQ, teen mental health and what Pride month means to them.
Our Mental Health Summit round-table facilitated by Work2BeWell student JJ Riddell features key education and psychology experts answering critical questions related to teen mental health during COVID-19. This conversation features Dr. Robin Henderson, Dr. Jeri Turgesen, Dr. Tyson Payne, and Newberg High Assistant Principal Mark Brown.
Dr. Robin Henderson talks with teens from the Work2BeWell council about the current equality protests amidst the Coronavirus pandemic.
Dr. Robin Henderson, PsyD, talks with guests Annette and Dominic Mongelli about the challenges around life during the pandemic.
Dr. Robin Henderson, PsyD, talks with three teens about anxiety and how they're coping during the pandemic.
Teens from the Well BeingTrust student advisory group discuss gun violence tonight with Dr. Robin Henderson on the Talk2BeWell podcast. You don't want to miss this conversation!
Join Work2BeWell and Providence for a special International Youth Day broadcast, where we will learn about how teens are engaging in mental health programs that are for teens and by teens.
Dr. Robin Henderson, PsyD, talks with two teen athletes who talk about how they're staying in shape and in touch with their teammates during the pandemic.
Dr. Robin Henderson and the Work2BeWell National Teen Advisory Council discuss how they are dealing with two major issues in our country happening simultaneously. Racism and a worldwide pandemic. They speak about participating in protests, Black Lives Matters, micro-aggressions and the challenges of being a person of color in today's society during these difficult times.
If you are in need of someone to speak to, please visit https://work2bewell.org/crisis-lines/ for resources.
Dr. Robin Henderson speaks with members of Central Oregon YouthLine to discuss how the Coronavirus pandemic has affected teen crisis.
Time in front of a screen can be concerning for some, but hear how a group of teens from #Work2BeWell Youth Advisory Board use digital 4 good.
Dr. Robin Henderson speaks with members of YouthLine to talk about how the Coronavirus pandemic has affected teen crisis.
With the uncertainty of COVID-19 and the ongoing need for social justice reform sweeping our nation, today's youth are more in need of support for their mental health than ever. Providence High School has partnered with Work2BeWell to respond to this need by creating new curriculum for 2020-2021.
Dr. Robin Henderson, PsyD, speaks with two teens and special guest, Oregon Representative Rachel Prusak, about the importance of voting.