Reach Minds - ‘Thoughts for your Life Journey’

Mental Health and Wellness Through the Generations | Sophia Otasowie | Reach Minds - Thoughts for your Life Journey Podcast


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In today's session, we are going to explore how the landscape and perspective on mental health and wellness has evolved through the different generations. Each generation has something valuable to contribute to our understanding of mental wellbeing. From the resilience of the 'Silent Generation' to the advocacy of Millennials and Gen Z who are often more vocal about their needs. Are there things we learn so much from each other? We'll examine these different approaches, looking at what works, what's changed, and how we can combine the best of both worlds to support our mental wellbeing aids healing for all.


About Sophia Otasowie

I am joined today by Sophia, who is based in Los Angeles, California and serves as the Director of Programs at Olive Support Services, a nonprofit that provides vulnerable communities with evidence-based classes for behavioral wellness. She shares about mental health from her experience working with OSS and as a national Mental Health First Aid instructor. She is a two-time graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and has a background in education policy research. With a commitment to empowering individuals and families, she looks forward to sharing insights that promote awareness, resilience, and practical support.


In this podcast, we pose the following questions on Wellness and Mental Health.


  1. What got you into health and well-being as a practitioner? 
  2. How has the understanding of mental health and wellness changed across generations? 
  3. What are some of the subtle nuances of health and well-being that we are seeing today?  
  4. What can each generation learn from each other’s approaches to health and well-being? 
  5. What role does technology play in mental health, both positively and negatively, for different age groups? 
  6. What are some the challenges for health and well-being that we need to tackle? 


Resources Mentioned in This Episode:


Mental Health First Aid - Find a Class: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/take-a-course/find-a-course/

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Work with me : If you are interested in working with me connect on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, www.nitasharma.com. 

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Reach Minds - ‘Thoughts for your Life Journey’By Nita Sharma