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jack amplified digs into the issues that matter to people shaping youth mental health in Canada. Hosted by Michael Braithwaite, Jack.org’s President & CEO, the podcast cuts to the heart of the youth mental health crisis through stigma-busting conversations with youth advocates, thought leaders, and experts. Building on Jack.org’s expertise in prevention and education, jack amplified shares stories of resilience, real-world mental health skills, and expert voices to equip people to support themselves and others.

  1. 17 juin

    jack amplified | Ep. 18: Supporting Indigenous Youth Mental Health

    Artist, advocate, and community builder Syndel Thomas Kozar joins us to talk about the power of community and connection, the impact of colonialism on Indigenous mental health, storytelling, and how reconnecting to culture supports mental wellbeing. Learn more about Syndel's work at Crafting Kinship.

  2. 3 juin

    jack amplified | Ep. 17: Pride, Belonging, and Mental Health

    For Pride Month, we're joined by advocates Jake Bradshaw and Rei Ku to discuss the importance of community connectedness and its relationship to 2SLGBTQ+ and mental health advocacy.

  3. 20 mai

    jack amplified | Ep. 16: The Power of One Conversation

    For Mental Health Awareness Month, we welcome three guests from Jack.org’s youth network to share their own perspectives on the power of active listening and laying the foundation for help-seeking among young people. Mental health ambassadors Akuol Riak Ashlinn Pennell, and Akib Hossain discuss their own roads to advocacy and their hopes for fostering more inclusive, open environments for youth who need support as young people leading that change.

  4. 6 mai

    jack amplified | Ep. 15 - Shifting Gears: Mental Health & The Power of Community

    Movement and community are two of the most impactful factors on mental health. This month, Jack Ride combines both to bring Canadians together across the country to get in meaningful motion for youth mental health. Jack Ride ambassador Kyle Moore joins us this week to discuss hitting crisis as a young person struggling with undiagnosed OCD and anxiety in rural New Brunswick and how movement, awareness, physical activity, and connection have transformed his mental wellness. Visit jack.org/ride to Get in Motion for youth mental health today.

  5. 22 avr.

    jack amplified | Ep. 14 - Finding Hope in the Climate Crisis

    Eco-anxiety is on the rise among youth. Young people have more access to news than ever, and while knowledge is certainly power, the constant influx of headlines on climate change and global warming are understandably contributing to stress levels. In this episode we welcome both Indigenous knowledge keepers and youth advocates for their perspective on how we can address this rapidly evolving issue while protecting mental health.

  6. 8 avr.

    jack amplified | Ep. 13 - Mental Health on the Spectrum

    Autistic individuals face unique challenges to their mental health that often stem from being misunderstood or misdiagnosed. Autistic advocate & mental health speaker Tanner Bergsma joins us to discuss how sensory overload and social overwhelm can take a toll on mental health, and how the mental health system and neurotypical allies can better support individuals on the spectrum.

  7. 25 mars

    jack amplified | Ep. 12 - Women’s Mental Health and the Diagnosis Gap

    Women are statistically more likely to have their physical symptoms attributed to "anxiety" or "stress," leading to years of delayed diagnoses and distrust in healthcare providers. Women’s health advocate Summar Bourada joins us to talk about her personal journey to diagnosis and becoming founder of gldn grl, an Ottawa based jewelry brand that raises awareness and funds for women’s reproductive and mental health.

  8. 11 mars

    jack amplified | Ep. 11 - Navigating Mental Health in Black Spaces

    Culturally responsive care is essential in providing youth with safe and effective mental health support. But what does this really look like in practice for Black communities? Mintikah English-Palmer, a mental health support worker for Black youth in Toronto’s Jane/Finch neighbourhood joins jack amplified to discuss the systemic barriers POC young people face, the power of representation in care, and importance of fostering Black joy as a form of healing.

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jack amplified digs into the issues that matter to people shaping youth mental health in Canada. Hosted by Michael Braithwaite, Jack.org’s President & CEO, the podcast cuts to the heart of the youth mental health crisis through stigma-busting conversations with youth advocates, thought leaders, and experts. Building on Jack.org’s expertise in prevention and education, jack amplified shares stories of resilience, real-world mental health skills, and expert voices to equip people to support themselves and others.

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  • Créateur
    jack.org
  • Années d’activité
    2025 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    19
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    Tout public
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