SafeSpace stories

SafeSpace
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Bringing you impactful teen mental health stories, expert advice from industry professionals, and inspiring individuals' journeys, SafeSpace stories is your personal mental health resource.

Episodes

  1. 02/24/2023

    SafeSpace Round Table Episode 1: Men's Mental Health

    Opening season 2 of SafeSpace stories, SafeSpace teens come to the roundtable to dive into a robust discussion into the stigmas and pressures around men's mental health! Check it out!

    14 min

  2. 03/01/2022

    Kai’s story: “When I finally was offered help, I wish I had the courage not to reject it”

    In episode #8, we sat down with Kai, a SafeSpace alum and current Northeastern freshman. We cover recovery, relapses, what Kai wishes they had done differently, and Kai’s advice for you. “I wish that someone who had the experiences I had had told me that,” they share. What is “that,” you ask? Listen and find out!

    17 min
  3. John Broderick’s story: a former Chief Justice, turned mental-health advocate

    02/02/2022

    John Broderick’s story: a former Chief Justice, turned mental-health advocate

    John lived in a world where mental health wasn't recognized—until his son faced severe struggles with alcohol. Now, he talks to thousands of youth and parents with the goal of breaking the stigma clouding mental illness. He shares his journey here. *Support the Dartmouth-Hitchcock campaign which John Broderick leads*: https://www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/about/react-awareness-campaign (also contains the 5-signs campaign). Data mentioned in the episode can be found at: https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2016.0011 https://www.cdc.gov/childrensmentalhealth/data.html

    22 min
  4. Samina's story: from struggling with an eating disorder to advocacy for body positivity

    01/16/2022

    Samina's story: from struggling with an eating disorder to advocacy for body positivity

    We sit down with SafeSpace alumna Samina and talk about denial, toxic diet culture, and change-making—and how all of that comes together in the newest chapter of Samina's story at UPenn.

    11 min
  5. Expert advice: suicide prevention and racial inequity in mental health

    12/05/2021

    Expert advice: suicide prevention and racial inequity in mental health

    We interviewed Kelechi Ubozoh, a writer, mental health advocate, and public speaker. We’ll cover storytelling and Kelechi's own journey as a suicide attempt survivor, racial inequity in mental health, and what to do if you or your friend are thinking about suicide. Kelechi has a large body of work in suicide prevention and published the book We’ve Been Too Patient in 2019. She’s worked in the California mental health system for nearly a decade as well as with over 35 mental health agencies and was recently named a Steinberg Institute mental health champion. BIPOC resources mentioned in the episode:  - BEAM (Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective): https://www.beam.community/. An organization dedicated to the healing, wellness, and liberation of Black and marginalized communities. - California Reducing Disparities Project: https://cultureishealth.org/. Find resources and information aimed at reducing mental health disparities for African American, Latino, Native American, Asian and Pacific Islander, and LGBTQ+ populations in California.

    24 min
  6. Kristina’s story: her journey after losing her sister to suicide

    11/17/2021

    Kristina’s story: her journey after losing her sister to suicide

    SafeSpace board member Kristina on loss, the importance of reaching out, and how she finds peace years later. TRIGGER WARNING: mentions of suicide

    11 min
  7. Expert advice: what is art therapy?

    11/17/2021

    Expert advice: what is art therapy?

    We sit down with Dr. Nadia Paredes to discuss the connection between art and mental health, art therapy’s unique power, and advice on how to reap art’s wellness benefits. Dr. Paredes is a licensed Art Therapist and Marital and Family Therapist, as well as the current treasurer of the American Art Therapy Association. TRIGGER WARNING: mentions of anxiety and schizophrenia

    19 min
  8. Sophia's story: how does having sensory processing disorder impact mental health?

    11/17/2021

    Sophia's story: how does having sensory processing disorder impact mental health?

    High school senior Sophia talks remote learning, having sensory processing disorder, and her love of journaling as a wellness strategy.

    9 min
  9. The Creation of SafeSpace with co-founders: Susan and Liesl

    11/16/2021

    The Creation of SafeSpace with co-founders: Susan and Liesl

    Co-founders Susan and Liesl take us way back, chronicling SafeSpace’s journey from the glimmer of an idea to the youth-led organization it is today. Along the way, they share the power of stories, what they love most about the SafeSpace community, and their future plans. TRIGGER WARNING: mentions of depression, anxiety, and eating disorders.

    14 min
  10. About SafeSpace Stories

    SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    About SafeSpace Stories

    Bela and Anouschka talk about what you can expect on SafeSpace Stories, introduce themselves and their own stories, and explain what SafeSpace is.

    4 min

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Bringing you impactful teen mental health stories, expert advice from industry professionals, and inspiring individuals' journeys, SafeSpace stories is your personal mental health resource.

Information

  • Creator
    SafeSpace
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © SafeSpace
  • Show Website
    SafeSpace stories