Episode 2: So...How Do Health Crises Affect Mental Health?

Summary: In our second episode of Kids are Philanthropists, Too!, we explore mental health challenges that come with being sick. By listening to this intergenerational conversation, you will have new insights about how to help individuals and families during and after a health crisis. This episode helps us move beyond "just call me if you need anything." 

Our co-hosts: Jayden, Alona, Leo, Ismahil, Ibrahim and Sam. These 10-12 year old students were 2021 Fellows of The Giving Square. Know of someone who would enjoy being a co-host? Have them apply for our next cohort of TGS Fellows (write to info@thegivingsquare.org for more information).

Our special guests: Jennifer Aspengren, Founder of the Alongside Network, and Kids for Kids Fund Alumni at Rolling Terrace Elementary School. 

Episode sponsor: Hillshire Farms Snacked! Would you or your organization/company like to be a sponsor for a future episode? Write to us.

The series: "Kids are Philanthropists, Too!" demonstrates what we all can learn from children who have embraced their philanthropic identity and capacities. Like the podcast? Spread the word! Get involved, follow and support The Giving Square.

Want to engage more in this topic? Start by reading or listening to The Giving Square-approved personal narratives such as:

• Lucky Broken Girl by Ruth Behar (ages 10 to adult)
• Just Ask by Sonia Sotomayor (ages 4 to adult)
• Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes (ages 7 to adult)
• Individual stories found on the StoryCorps website.

Vocabulary: mental health, congenital defect, cartilage, PTSD, NICU, respiratory