Teen Table Talks | Teen Health 101

Ridhi talks about the effects of vaccine inequality, specifically about how it is affecting communities globally from the coronavirus pandemic. She gives her insight into what leaders could be doing to prevent this situation from reaching new, extreme heights, ending it off with information and a new mindset on how everyone can do their part to protect themselves, their loved ones, and others around them. This podcast was filmed in May. 

Athena and special guest Monica Auslander Moreno go through popular Tik Tok diets and what you need to leave behind in the diet world. Monica Moreno also goes through your top Q & A health questions all on this exclusive episode. 

Han dives into how she feels political polarization has affected Gen Z mental health and what can be done about the polarization.

Athena interviews Women In Stem members, Ananya, Avantika, and Ana, who explain what it’s like to be part of an organization that works to bridge the gaps between social injustices to women in stem. They go on to explain new initiatives and programs that Women In Stem has started to make sure all women have their right of way in future science-related fields. 

Ridhi discusses different Autism Spectrum Disorders in honor of Autism Awareness Month. She discusses how it affects teenage minds, specifically their social lives, emotions, neurological and executive functions, and she talks about how to get involved in combating this issue.

Han and Athena reflect on the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on their lives one year after it was declared a pandemic by WHO. 

Athena shares her experiences with COVID-19 and mental health. She gives some advice on how you can stay busy and better yourself while maintaining a proper balance of all things.

Han talks about her experiences surrounding body image, the fitness industry, how social media can perpetuate false myths on fitness, and the effects on other teenagers.

Ridhi discusses her views on racial inequities in healthcare. The main topics include an explanation of health insurance, disparate impact analysis, patient-doctor relationship, geographic maldistribution, and how teenagers and adolescents can get involved today.

High school students, Han, Ridhi, and Athena, discuss their opinions and experiences with marijuana, drugs, & addiction. Topics range from an explanation of what is marijuana, general drug use, and experiences with education about drugs and addiction.