Teens Tap In

Are you seeking new ways to live a healthy lifestyle? In this month's episode of Teens Tap In, cohosts Gina and Jackie take a deep dive into coping mechanisms, defining what strategic ideas can help you better yourself and identify any unhealthy habits along the way. Gina and Jackie express their own struggles and the coping mechanisms they use to positively build up their own mental health. Take a listen to their conversation now!

Directed and produced by: Maggie Zangara

This episode welcomes our 4 wonderful, new members of the OCC, Outreach College Crew (previously the YAC, Youth Advocacy Committee). Listeners will learn more about Gina, Jackie, Erin and Grace as they discuss how the Crew plans to make a difference in the community and the importance of talking about mental health to decrease stigma. Listen to find out more!

Directed and produced by: Maggie Zangara

*** Warning: This episode includes a personal story of someone's experience with psychosis. ***

If you are experiencing active symptoms of psychosis, contact Resolve Crisis Network at (888) 796-8226 or go to your local emergency room. Because of the weight of this topic, we strongly encourage you to listen with a trusted adult and process your thoughts with them after listening.

Previous YAC member, Zoe Constantine, shares her mental health experience with psychosis. Throughout the episode, Zoe explains the ups and downs of finding accessibility to care and highlights how important it is to share your experience with mental health with a professional. Zoe is an inspiration. She continues on her mental health journey and provides hope to listeners to never give up and to always keep going.

Directed and produced by: Maggie Zangara

"Everything I'm seeing is edited. This is my body. Why should I hate it? ... It's MY body." On our latest episode of Teens Tap In, members of our Youth Advocacy Committee discuss the impact social media & influencers have had on their personal thoughts & body image.

Directed and produced by: Maggie Zangara

We're so excited for this latest episode of Teens Tap In! Our hosts sit down this month with Jason Haberman, the new chief of police for Mt. Lebanon Police Department. They discuss the importance of mental health & wellbeing to police, teens and everyone in between. Take a listen!

Directed and produced by: Maggie Zangara

We look forward to this day every month - Another episode of our Teens Tap In podcast is now available! Take a listen as Sarah and Amelia from our YAC have an insightful conversation with our clinical director, Kaitlyn Campbell, and Outreach counselors Caryn Jooste & Megan Rosenthal about how to have healthy relationships. They cover everything from the importance of shared interests, open communication, boundaries, what to do when you've outgrown a relationship, and so much more! 

Directed and produced by: Maggie Zangara

Big thanks to Natalie Picchi, a nurse from St. Clair Health, for joining Sarah and Outreach's spring intern, Logan, for this month's installment of our Teens Tap In Podcast! Listen to the newest episode now for a great conversation about healthy living.

Directed and produced by: Maggie Zangara

This month's Teens Tap In episode is an honest conversation between one of our co-hosts, Madeline Gyurina, and her mother, Kelly Gyurina, as they break down the generational differences & influence of family dynamics when anxiety is present. It's a great episode to listen to with your parents to open up a dialogue about how teens can feel supported when facing mental health challenges.

Directed and produced by: Maggie Zangara

*** Warning: This episode includes a personal story of someone's experience attempting suicide. ***

If you are experiencing active thoughts of suicide contact Resolve Crisis Network at (888) 796-8226 or go to your local emergency room. Because of the weight of this topic, we strongly encourage you to listen with a trusted adult and process your thoughts with them after listening.

“No one ever would have thought it would have happened to me.” This is a thought expressed all too often by people going through a hard time and struggling to reach out for help. This month's Teens Tap In is a powerful episode where our hosts Madeline & Amelia are joined by guest Colin Lowther as he discusses the severe depression he faced as a college student. 

Directed and produced by: Maggie Zangara

For this month's Teens Tap In, our hosts Sarah and Madeline were honored to be joined by Dr. Todd Franco and Todd Tomzcyk from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Listen to our latest episode as they have a great conversation about the connection between sports and mental health. There's something in it for everyone, from the occasional exerciser to the student athlete. 

Directed and produced by: Maggie Zangara