The beginning to finding solace and the genesis of recovery is learning how to express yourself. Join Lily, Shooka, Ayushi and Ms. Keller, a Mental Health Specialist at Northwood High School, as they discover the art of advocating for yourself and seeking help from others. After all, we know that personal wellness should be a priority, but how exactly can we honor it?

In the second part of this month’s mental health episodes, we sit down to talk about how we can advocate for our friends and loved one’s mental health. Wellness Coordinator Mrs. Humphreys answers our pressing question about taking care of our friends and ourselves. Here is a master list to resources: https://socialworklicensemap.com/social-work-resources/mental-health-resources-list/ 

Welcome to the first part of this month's mental health episodes! For this episode we talk specifically about the stigmas associated around mental health along with acknowledging  and normalizing mental health. Join us as we talk with Lisa Osmanian all about proper reactions to mental health and the importance of destigmatization. 

Soak up all the good vibes during this month's last breathing exercise!

Get ready to feel refreshed after our second breathing exercise this month. 

Take 6 minutes out of your day to breath, relax, and let go of all your stress! 

Sometimes we can feel alone in our thoughts. We can doubt and compare ourselves to others. Hear from Shooka, Amy, Brandon, and Kaitlyn as they speak on their own personal growth journeys, how they strive to overcome a fixed mindset, and their advice on perseverance and self-improvement. We hope you enjoy!

In this episode, we wanted to focus on the so-called “Irvine Mentality” that defines the schools in our district. The Irvine Mentality can be defined as the academic toxic thinking that is prevalent in high schools throughout the entire nation. Today, we are joined by Jada, Eric, Amy, Misha, and Bardia as we talk about our time in high school and highlight the real, teen perspectives on how our different mentalities affected our high school experience. We hope you enjoy and can find something that resonates with you :)

Today, we're talking about goal setting during the pandemic. Armita, Lily, and Dena are joined by counselor, Mrs. Singer to talk about healthy gaol setting during the pandemic. We hope you know that you are not alone in feeling the pressures to achieve during these strange times. Please reach out to YOUR own counselors if you just want to chat or are in need of help. Here are some of the resources we talked about: 

Hope you enjoy :) 

Hi everyone! Welcome to our first mindfulness exercise on Youth Action Talks. Take these couple of minutes out of your day to relax, unwind, and bring your attention to the present moment. Happy breathing :)