On Our Minds is an Edward R. Murrow award-winning, student-led and student-produced podcast about the biggest mental health challenges young people face. In each episode, two teen reporters guide you through stories by high schoolers from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs about the teenage experience that connects, educates and inspires listeners of all ages.

The U.S. Surgeon General's advice to his teenage self (Part 1) 
Teen mental health is one of the U.S. Surgeon General's top priorities. In part one of two, Bree and James talk with the Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, about his mental health as a teenager and tips for combating loneliness and isolation. <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/16fbzyQdq7-a-gqeQ5xGvg8TGAC5vm58QJT6xuXHMZrA/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here for this episode’s transcript.</a>

 
Have a question or message for On Our Minds? <a href="https://airtable.com/appvQjLxVd9lAicJo/shrcESUVZnglXWipt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fill out this form.</a>

 
This episode was produced by Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske with help from Associate Producer Jaylah Moore-Ross. Frankie St. Pierre Nelson from KUOW's RadioActive edited and mixed this episode.

The U.S. Surgeon General's advice to his teenage self (Part 1)
Click here for this episode’s transcript.

Have a question or message for On Our Minds? Fill out this form.

This episode was produced by Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske with help from Associate Producer Jaylah Moore-Ross. Frankie St. Pierre Nelson from KUOW's RadioActive edited and mixed this episode.

The first part of Bree and James' conversation with U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy.

Season 4: The U.S. Surgeon General's advice to his teenage self (Part 1)

Students explore the benefits of study abroad and the importance of paying attention to international news, like what's going on in the Middle East. Plus, Bree and James announce a special season of On Our Minds coming this fall! <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nEOKagWsj0Ddw_mJMQrQ1aCuD8JWnEZ0dP2SRPAzTEM/edit?usp=sharing">Click here for this episode's transcript.</a>Segments were produced by Alexia Nastasia and Miriam Reichenberg. This episode was produced by Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske with help from Jaylah Moore Ross. Research and fact-checking by Simran Gupta. Alayna Ly from KUOW's RadioActive edited and mixed this episode.

Students explore the benefits of study abroad and the importance of paying attention to international news, like what's going on in the Middle East. Plus, Bree and James announce a special season of On Our Minds coming this fall! Click here for this episode's transcript.
Segments were produced by Alexia Nastasia and Miriam Reichenberg. This episode was produced by Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske with help from Jaylah Moore Ross. Research and fact-checking by Simran Gupta. Alayna Ly from KUOW's RadioActive edited and mixed this episode.

Students explore the benefits of study abroad and the importance of paying attention to international news, like what's going on in the Middle East.

Exploring students' global perspectives

Diego Perez, better known as Yung Pueblo, is a number one New York Times best-selling writer, widely known for his poems on Instagram. He recently spoke with students at SXSW EDU about his writing and the healing power of mediation. <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ivl9iMHE2GEH-ddTQc8NFs0elsv4KBdV-Vm5snRsxYY/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here for this episode's transcript.</a>

The conversation with Diego Perez ("Yung Pueblo") was produced by Amelie Perez, Chloe Lewcock, Pierce Martin, and Autumn Rodgers at SXSW EDU with support from teachers David Winter at McCallum High School and Trina Moore at Rouse High School. This episode was produced, edited, and mixed by Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske.

Diego Perez, better known as Yung Pueblo, is a number one New York Times best-selling writer, widely known for his poems on Instagram. He recently spoke with students at SXSW EDU about his writing and the healing power of mediation. Click here for this episode's transcript.
The conversation with Diego Perez ("Yung Pueblo") was produced by Amelie Perez, Chloe Lewcock, Pierce Martin, and Autumn Rodgers at SXSW EDU with support from teachers David Winter at McCallum High School and Trina Moore at Rouse High School. This episode was produced, edited, and mixed by Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske.

Yung Pueblo recently spoke with students at SXSW EDU about his writing and the healing power of mediation.

Season 4: Poet Yung Pueblo on the power of meditation

Since 2020, guns have been the number one cause of death for children and teens in the U.S. According to Dr. Robin Gurwith (expert on the impact of trauma and disaster on children), hearing stories about how teens have been affected by lockdowns and gun violence can help us honor victims and lead to action steps. <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s7Tge5kyYN_T2XkY9KOENoFZuPT2CeWgImetgZ3GP-c/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here for this episode's transcript.</a>

Segments were produced by Lydia Tong, Nora, Brian, and Jaylin. This episode was produced by Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske with research and fact-checking by Simran Gupta. Frankie St. Pierre Nelson from KUOW's RadioActive edited and mixed this episode.

Since 2020, guns have been the number one cause of death for children and teens in the U.S. According to Dr. Robin Gurwith (expert on the impact of trauma and disaster on children), hearing stories about how teens have been affected by lockdowns and gun violence can help us honor victims and lead to action steps. Click here for this episode's transcript.
Segments were produced by Lydia Tong, Nora, Brian, and Jaylin. This episode was produced by Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske with research and fact-checking by Simran Gupta. Frankie St. Pierre Nelson from KUOW's RadioActive edited and mixed this episode.

Hearing stories about how teens have been affected by gun violence can help us honor victims and lead to action steps.

Season 4: What can teens do about gun violence?

Bree and James pop in to tell you about a new teacher-focused podcast by Student Reporting Labs.

Hosted by longtime SRL teachers Mike Conrad of Royal Oak High School and Michael Kaufman of the Frederick V Pankow Center in Michigan, Teacher Reporting Labs pairs two educators from different areas of the country in each episode for conversations about the challenges they face as teachers, their experiences in the classroom, their triumphs, and the impact of their engagement with public media and amplifying student voices.

Bree and James pop in to tell you about a new teacher-focused podcast by Student Reporting Labs.
Hosted by longtime SRL teachers Mike Conrad of Royal Oak High School and Michael Kaufman of the Frederick V Pankow Center in Michigan, Teacher Reporting Labs pairs two educators from different areas of the country in each episode for conversations about the challenges they face as teachers, their experiences in the classroom, their triumphs, and the impact of their engagement with public media and amplifying student voices.

Teacher Reporting Labs, a new three-episode pilot podcast created by teachers, for teachers from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs, launches April 12, 2024. 

Introducing Teacher Reporting Labs, a new podcast for teachers, by teachers 

Sophia Kianni was the youngest member of the United Nations’s first Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change. She talks with Bree and James about why she started an organization dedicated to translating climate information and resources and getting involved with Born This Way Foundation, which helps support youth mental health. <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CoSxkOa4aS1-QSVtY4yqwBlLNs2zGvzaduL718lJfIE/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here for this episode's transcript.</a>

This episode was produced by Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske. Frankie St. Pierre Nelson from KUOW's RadioActive edited and mixed this episode.

Sophia Kianni was the youngest member of the United Nations’s first Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change. She talks with Bree and James about why she started an organization dedicated to translating climate information and resources and getting involved with Born This Way Foundation, which helps support youth mental health. Click here for this episode's transcript.
This episode was produced by Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske. Frankie St. Pierre Nelson from KUOW's RadioActive edited and mixed this episode.

Climate activist Sophia Kianni talks with Bree and James about why she started an organization dedicated to translating climate information and more.

Season 4: How to manage climate anxiety with activist Sophia Kianni

Over the last three years or so, states have proposed more legislation that would restrict or change the way teachers talk about race, American history, gender, and sexuality. In this episode, students discuss critical race theory, anti-LGBTQ bills, and also legislation helping students' mental health. <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X_ckGSbZlpxtetv_G65ah7U5dGBq0RENRhLgBNQxnuk/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here for this episode's transcript.</a>

Segments were produced by Leeya Chaudhuri from Raleigh, North Carolina, and Noah Konevitch from Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske produced this episode with help from Associate Producer Jaylah Moore-Ross. Alayna Ly from KUOW's RadioActive edited and mixed this episode.

Over the last three years or so, states have proposed more legislation that would restrict or change the way teachers talk about race, American history, gender, and sexuality. In this episode, students discuss critical race theory, anti-LGBTQ bills, and also legislation helping students' mental health. Click here for this episode's transcript.
Segments were produced by Leeya Chaudhuri from Raleigh, North Carolina, and Noah Konevitch from Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske produced this episode with help from Associate Producer Jaylah Moore-Ross. Alayna Ly from KUOW's RadioActive edited and mixed this episode.

In this episode, students discuss critical race theory, anti-LGBTQ bills, and also legislation helping students' mental health.

Season 4: How legislation affects teens

In the second part of Bree and James's conversation with the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy advises on how to create tech-free zones to limit time on social media. James also asks a few fun questions about Elmo and chocolate chip pancakes. <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UHk_LTvf-j-1UaCZTyxHDvcEdZ6XYdvOFM5N3O-cv7o/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here for this episode’s transcript.</a>

Have a question or message for On Our Minds? <a href="https://airtable.com/appvQjLxVd9lAicJo/shrcESUVZnglXWipt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fill out this form.</a>

This episode was produced by Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske with help from Associate Producer Jaylah Moore-Ross. Frankie St. Pierre Nelson from KUOW's RadioActive edited and mixed this episode.

In the second part of Bree and James's conversation with the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy advises on how to create tech-free zones to limit time on social media. James also asks a few fun questions about Elmo and chocolate chip pancakes. Click here for this episode’s transcript.
Have a question or message for On Our Minds? Fill out this form.
This episode was produced by Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske with help from Associate Producer Jaylah Moore-Ross. Frankie St. Pierre Nelson from KUOW's RadioActive edited and mixed this episode.

The second part of Bree and James' conversation with U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy.

Season 4: The U.S. Surgeon General (Part 2): How to create tech-free zones

On Our Minds' first podcast swap! We hope you enjoy this special episode from KUOW’s RadioActive.

From video games and D&amp;D to fandoms and cosplay, RadioActive shares the stories of people who create and consume media. This episode was produced by RadioActive's Indigo Mays, Dash Pinck, and Carter Ortiz. Production assistance by Antonio Nevarez. <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/how-the-imaginary-worlds-of-media-help-us-shape-our-real-world-identities" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transcript and KUOW website here.</a>

On Our Minds' first podcast swap! We hope you enjoy this special episode from KUOW’s RadioActive.
From video games and D&D to fandoms and cosplay, RadioActive shares the stories of people who create and consume media. This episode was produced by RadioActive's Indigo Mays, Dash Pinck, and Carter Ortiz. Production assistance by Antonio Nevarez. Transcript and KUOW website here.

On Our Minds' first podcast swap!

Season 4: How imaginary worlds help us shape our real-world identities

American men are stuck in what's being called a "friendship recession." In this episode, students explore what's going on with young men and their mental health and how redefining masculinity could help. <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/148t7mzjayFtGXDM6msAtvVigBpz9PYDDyhREXjVXzWo/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here for this episode's transcript.</a>

Have a question or message for On Our Minds? <a href="https://airtable.com/appvQjLxVd9lAicJo/shrcESUVZnglXWipt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fill out this form.</a>

Segments were produced by Nico from Santa Clara, California, and Riona from Clarksburg, Maryland. Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske produced this episode with help from Associate Producer Jaylah Moore-Ross. Antonio Nevarez from KUOW's RadioActive edited and mixed this episode.

American men are stuck in what's being called a "friendship recession." In this episode, students explore what's going on with young men and their mental health and how redefining masculinity could help. Click here for this episode's transcript.
Have a question or message for On Our Minds? Fill out this form.
Segments were produced by Nico from Santa Clara, California, and Riona from Clarksburg, Maryland. Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske produced this episode with help from Associate Producer Jaylah Moore-Ross. Antonio Nevarez from KUOW's RadioActive edited and mixed this episode.

American men are stuck in what's being called a "friendship recession." In this episode, students explore what's going on with young men and their mental health and how redefining masculinity could help.

Season 4: Masculinity is more than being macho

Clyde and Gracie Lawrence (the brother-sister duo of the Lawrence the Band) talk with James and Bree about their family and how making music is therapeutic. <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FslwiARIHsp3m3SauEc71ki-d_yhPhugBBJj2-Vohms/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here for this episode's transcript.</a>

Have a question or message for On Our Minds? <a href="https://airtable.com/appvQjLxVd9lAicJo/shrcESUVZnglXWipt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fill out this form.</a>

This episode was produced by Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske and Associate Producer Jaylah Moore-Ross. Alayna Ly from KUOW's RadioActive edited and mixed this episode. This episode was made in collaboration with the podcast <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2YGaei3I55DO2I7FsRUd5h?si=abc2347d953c4755&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=d570718b09144764" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This Teenage Life</a>.

Clyde and Gracie Lawrence (the brother-sister duo of the Lawrence the Band) talk with James and Bree about their family and how making music is therapeutic. Click here for this episode's transcript.
Have a question or message for On Our Minds? Fill out this form.
This episode was produced by Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske and Associate Producer Jaylah Moore-Ross. Alayna Ly from KUOW's RadioActive edited and mixed this episode. This episode was made in collaboration with the podcast This Teenage Life.

Clyde and Gracie Lawrence (the brother-sister duo of the Lawrence the Band) talk with James and Bree about their family and how making music is therapeutic.

Season 4: Confidently insecure with Lawrence the Band 

You asked, we delivered--an episode all about music! Students share what songs they love right now, and how music makes them feel and connects them to their culture. Plus James gives an impromptu musical performance. <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_clzQNDVXW3ZdN8e-LArae3NuAG1SmbahUOgg_uvTDA/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here for this episode's transcript.</a>

Have a question or message for On Our Minds? <a href="https://airtable.com/appvQjLxVd9lAicJo/shrcESUVZnglXWipt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fill out this form.</a>

Segments were produced by SRL Digital Producer Rawan Elbaba and our winter academy fellows, plus Samantha from Stuyvesant High School in New York. Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske produced this episode with help from Associate Producer Jaylah Moore-Ross. Antonio Nevarez from KUOW's RadioActive edited and mixed this episode.

You asked, we delivered--an episode all about music! Students share what songs they love right now, and how music makes them feel and connects them to their culture. Plus James gives an impromptu musical performance. Click here for this episode's transcript.
Have a question or message for On Our Minds? Fill out this form.
Segments were produced by SRL Digital Producer Rawan Elbaba and our winter academy fellows, plus Samantha from Stuyvesant High School in New York. Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske produced this episode with help from Associate Producer Jaylah Moore-Ross. Antonio Nevarez from KUOW's RadioActive edited and mixed this episode.

Students share what songs they love right now, and how music makes them feel and connects them to their culture.

Season 4: How music boosts our mood

What does it mean to succeed at something? What even is "success"? Teens discuss what success means to them, how their definitions differ from their parents, and how the term (while subjective) matters. <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XNqJL4Fyy8HqPWkjfQdwj6Sn6T1VGxBOZY-9cHbQ9LQ/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here for this episode's transcript.</a>

Have a question or message for On Our Minds? <a href="https://airtable.com/appvQjLxVd9lAicJo/shrcESUVZnglXWipt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fill out this form.</a>

Segments were produced by Kansas City students (with the support of the Kauffman Foundation and Youth Media Producer, Chris Schwalm) and Keerthi from San Ramon, California. This episode was produced by Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske with help from Associate Producer Jaylah Moore-Ross. Frankie St. Pierre Nelson from KUOW's RadioActive edited and mixed this episode.

What does it mean to succeed at something? What even is "success"? Teens discuss what success means to them, how their definitions differ from their parents, and how the term (while subjective) matters. Click here for this episode's transcript.
Have a question or message for On Our Minds? Fill out this form.
Segments were produced by Kansas City students (with the support of the Kauffman Foundation and Youth Media Producer, Chris Schwalm) and Keerthi from San Ramon, California. This episode was produced by Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske with help from Associate Producer Jaylah Moore-Ross. Frankie St. Pierre Nelson from KUOW's RadioActive edited and mixed this episode.

Teens discuss what success means to them, how their definitions differ from their parents, and how the term (while subjective) matters. 

Season 4: How do you define success?


        On Our Minds Season 4 Trailer
      

Season three hosts Ashley and Tyler introduce this season’s newest hosts, Bree Campbell and James Kim. Bree is a 17-year-old senior at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in New York City. James is a 17-year-old senior at Prosper High School in the Dallas metropolitan area. <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS23aR0sTmfWQZECJ4y3hk2QP5pwu5EIm57Vs_tEAi1hiGg0Qd5Jdgl2C21Rz4D-sjF9kGzOCmS3fkJ/pub" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here for this episode’s transcript.</a>

Antonio Nevarez from KUOW's RadioActive edited and mixed this episode.

Season three hosts Ashley and Tyler introduce this season’s newest hosts, Bree Campbell and James Kim. Bree is a 17-year-old senior at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in New York City. James is a 17-year-old senior at Prosper High School in the Dallas metropolitan area. Click here for this episode’s transcript.
Antonio Nevarez from KUOW's RadioActive edited and mixed this episode.

Season three hosts Ashley and Tyler introduce this season’s newest hosts, Bree Campbell and James Kim. 

Passing the Mic to New Hosts Bree and James

Ashley and Tyler are joined by student producers and SRL staff for a fun goodbye recording and celebration--reflections and news about what's coming next season.

This episode was produced by Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske, Associate Producer Jaylah Moore-Ross, and StoryMaker Community Manager Emily Hope Dobkin, and edited by Jaylah Moore-Ross.

Follow us:

Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/reportinglabs</a>

Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/</a>

TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs</a>

Ashley and Tyler are joined by student producers and SRL staff for a fun goodbye recording and celebration--reflections and news about what's coming next season.
This episode was produced by Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske, Associate Producer Jaylah Moore-Ross, and StoryMaker Community Manager Emily Hope Dobkin, and edited by Jaylah Moore-Ross.
Follow us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/reportinglabs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs

Ashley and Tyler are joined by student producers and SRL staff for a fun goodbye recording and celebration--reflections and news about what's coming next season.

Goodbye to Season Three

In this episode, Ashley, Tyler, and student reporters discuss their personal experiences with being in nature and its benefits.

Segments in this episode were produced by Raha and Caroline from Rockville, Maryland, Kim and Mariana from Brentwood, New York, and Siddharth Sudan from Stevenson Ranch, California.

This episode was produced by Editorial Director Marie Cusick and edited by Associate Producer Jaylah Moore Ross, with help from Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske.

Follow us:

Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/reportinglabs</a>

Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/</a>

TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs</a>

In this episode, Ashley, Tyler, and student reporters discuss their personal experiences with being in nature and its benefits.
Segments in this episode were produced by Raha and Caroline from Rockville, Maryland, Kim and Mariana from Brentwood, New York, and Siddharth Sudan from Stevenson Ranch, California.
This episode was produced by Editorial Director Marie Cusick and edited by Associate Producer Jaylah Moore Ross, with help from Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske.
Follow us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/reportinglabs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs

In this episode, Ashley, Tyler, and student reporters discuss they're personal experiences with the benefits of nature.

Season 3: How nature helps you get outside of yourself

In this episode, Ashley, Tyler, and student reporters explore how family situations like foster care and interracial adoption can affect young people's well-being and sense of identity.

Segments in this episode were produced by Juan from Cincinnati, Ohio; Ashley from Columbus, Ohio; and Nat from St. Charles, MO.

This episode was produced by Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske and edited by Mercedes Ezeji.

Follow us:

Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/reportinglabs</a>

Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/</a>

TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs</a>

In this episode, Ashley, Tyler, and student reporters explore how family situations like foster care and interracial adoption can affect young people's well-being and sense of identity.
Segments in this episode were produced by Juan from Cincinnati, Ohio; Ashley from Columbus, Ohio; and Nat from St. Charles, MO.
This episode was produced by Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske and edited by Mercedes Ezeji.
Follow us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/reportinglabs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs

In this episode, Ashley, Tyler, and student reporters explore how family situations like foster care and interracial adoption can affect young people's well-being and sense of identity.

Season 3: What you didn’t know about adoption or the foster care system

In this episode, Tyler and Ashley hear from students and psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour about how teens can manage their time and improve their mental health.

Segments in this episode were produced by Maria and Sanzeda from Cass Technical High School in Detroit, Michigan; Claire and Michaela from Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville, Maryland; and Vaishnavi Kumbala from Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies in Metairie, Louisiana.

This episode was produced and edited by Youth Media Producer, Becky Wandel with help from Lead Podcast Producer, Briget Ganske.

Follow us:

Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/reportinglabs</a>

Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/</a>

TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs</a>

In this episode, Tyler and Ashley hear from students and psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour about how teens can manage their time and improve their mental health.
Segments in this episode were produced by Maria and Sanzeda from Cass Technical High School in Detroit, Michigan; Claire and Michaela from Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville, Maryland; and Vaishnavi Kumbala from Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies in Metairie, Louisiana.
This episode was produced and edited by Youth Media Producer, Becky Wandel with help from Lead Podcast Producer, Briget Ganske.
Follow us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/reportinglabs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs

In this episode, Tyler and Ashley hear from students and expert Dr. Lisa Damour about how teens can manage their time without sacrificing their mental health.

Season 3: Tips for time management

Ashley and Tyler record in person and in front of a live audience at the SXSW EDU podcast stage! They share stories about needing help, asking for help, and what good help looks like. Audience members share their powerful teenage experiences.

This episode was produced and edited by Student Reporting Labs Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske.

Follow us:

Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/reportinglabs</a>

Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/</a>

TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs</a>

Ashley and Tyler record in person and in front of a live audience at the SXSW EDU podcast stage! They share stories about needing help, asking for help, and what good help looks like. Audience members share their powerful teenage experiences.
This episode was produced and edited by Student Reporting Labs Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske.
Follow us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/reportinglabs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs

Ashley and Tyler record in person and in front of a live audience at the SXSW EDU podcast stage!

Season 3: Live from SXSW EDU Podcast Stage!

At SXSW EDU, Tyler interviewed science content creator Hank Green, and student reporter Ingrid Smith interviewed former U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo. Both Green and Harjo talked about how to "be yourself."

This episode was produced and edited by Student Reporting Labs Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske.

Follow us:

Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/reportinglabs</a>

Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/</a>

TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs</a>

At SXSW EDU, Tyler interviewed science content creator Hank Green, and student reporter Ingrid Smith interviewed former U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo. Both Green and Harjo talked about how to "be yourself."
This episode was produced and edited by Student Reporting Labs Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske.
Follow us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/reportinglabs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs

At SXSW EDU, Tyler interviewed science content creator Hank Green, and student reporter Ingrid Smith interviewed former U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo.

Season 3: Hank Green and U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo remind you to “be yourself”

While Florida first passed a law limiting LGBTQ+ student rights at school in March 2022, as many as <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/floridas-not-alone-19-states-eye-lgbtq-school-bills-rcna23304" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">19 other states have considered a version of the "Don't Say Gay" bill</a>. Hear how an LGBTQ+ teen in Florida navigates the environment at school, what TV shows get right—or not—about teen LGBTQ+ relationships, and learn how some teens are not interested in romantic relationships at all.

Stories in this episode were produced by Megan from Centerville, Ohio, and Ava from San Antonio, Texas. 

This episode was produced by youth media producer Chris Schwalm and production assistant Mercedes Ezeji with help from lead podcast producer Briget Ganske.

Follow us:

Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/reportinglabs</a>

Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/</a>

TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs</a>

While Florida first passed a law limiting LGBTQ+ student rights at school in March 2022, as many as 19 other states have considered a version of the "Don't Say Gay" bill. Hear how an LGBTQ+ teen in Florida navigates the environment at school, what TV shows get right—or not—about teen LGBTQ+ relationships, and learn how some teens are not interested in romantic relationships at all.
Stories in this episode were produced by Megan from Centerville, Ohio, and Ava from San Antonio, Texas. 
This episode was produced by youth media producer Chris Schwalm and production assistant Mercedes Ezeji with help from lead podcast producer Briget Ganske.
Follow us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/reportinglabs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs

Hear how an  LGBTQIA+ teen in Florida navigates the environment at school, what TV shows get right—or not—about teen LGBTQ+ relationships, and learn how some teens are not interested in romantic relationships at all.

Season 3: What the LGBTQIA+ alphabet spells for teen relationships

<a href="https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/mental-health-minute/healthy-adolescent-partner-relationships/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The American Pediatric Association</a> emphasizes that behaviors and knowledge learned from teen relationships impact mental health and set a foundation for building healthy relationships in adulthood. Hear how teens break the cycle of an unhealthy relationship, find their own identity, cope with break-ups, and handle friends or partners who trauma-dump through digital communications.

Stories in this episode were produced by Zoey, MacKenzie, Imari and Chosen from Eastside Technical School in Lexington, Kentucky; Landon, Chloe, and Rosalee from Clinton Senior High School in New York; and Natalie, Nadia, Kaitlyn, and Kyann from Sedro-Woolley High School in Sedro-Woolley Washington.

This episode was produced by youth media producer Chris Schwalm and production assistant Mercedes Ezeji with help from lead podcast producer Briget Ganske.

Follow us:

Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/reportinglabs</a>

Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/</a>

TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs</a>

The American Pediatric Association emphasizes that behaviors and knowledge learned from teen relationships impact mental health and set a foundation for building healthy relationships in adulthood. Hear how teens break the cycle of an unhealthy relationship, find their own identity, cope with break-ups, and handle friends or partners who trauma-dump through digital communications.
Stories in this episode were produced by Zoey, MacKenzie, Imari and Chosen from Eastside Technical School in Lexington, Kentucky; Landon, Chloe, and Rosalee from Clinton Senior High School in New York; and Natalie, Nadia, Kaitlyn, and Kyann from Sedro-Woolley High School in Sedro-Woolley Washington.
This episode was produced by youth media producer Chris Schwalm and production assistant Mercedes Ezeji with help from lead podcast producer Briget Ganske.
Follow us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/reportinglabs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs

Hear how teens break the cycle of an unhealthy relationship, find their own identity, cope with break-ups, and handle friends or partners who trauma-dump through digital communications.

Season 3: How not to lose yourself in a relationship

Katie Hood and Collin McClelland from One Love Foundation teach Ashley and Tyler how to recognize unhealthy behaviors in a relationship. Katie and Collin also give tips on how to help a friend or loved one who might be in a harmful relationship.

This episode was produced by Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske and Production Assistant Jaylah Moore-Ross. Editing by Youth Media Producer Mohammad Pasha.

Follow us:

Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/reportinglabs</a>

Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/</a>

TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs</a>

Katie Hood and Collin McClelland from One Love Foundation teach Ashley and Tyler how to recognize unhealthy behaviors in a relationship. Katie and Collin also give tips on how to help a friend or loved one who might be in a harmful relationship.
This episode was produced by Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske and Production Assistant Jaylah Moore-Ross. Editing by Youth Media Producer Mohammad Pasha.
Follow us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/reportinglabs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs

Katie and Collin from One Love Foundation teach Ashley and Tyler how to recognize unhealthy behaviors in a relationship.

Season 3: How to identify the signs of an unhealthy relationship with experts from One Love Foundation

On Our Minds host Ashley interviews one of her all-time favorite poets, Chen Chen. They talk about poetry, identity and sexuality and then Chen Chen reads us one of his favorite poems, called "Study Abroad, Hefei, China."

This episode was produced and edited by Rawan Elbaba, with help from Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske.

Follow us:

Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/reportinglabs</a>

Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/</a>

TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs</a>

On Our Minds host Ashley interviews one of her all-time favorite poets, Chen Chen. They talk about poetry, identity and sexuality and then Chen Chen reads us one of his favorite poems, called "Study Abroad, Hefei, China."
This episode was produced and edited by Rawan Elbaba, with help from Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske.
Follow us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/reportinglabs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs

On Our Minds host Ashley interviews one of her all-time favorite poets, Chen Chen. 

Season 3: How poetry lets you be so many things at once, with Chen Chen

The creative arts can be the universal language for teens who find it hard to communicate how they are feeling because of language barriers, cultural differences, social injustices, or anxiety. Hear how poetry, dance, film, and theater have provided an outlet for teens to process difficulties and help manage their mental health.

Stories in this episode were produced by Katarina from Lake Travis High School in Austin, Texas; Carly from Upper Arlington High School in Columbus, Ohio; and Elliot and Breanna from Legacy of Educational Excellence High School in San Antonio, Texas. 

This episode was produced and edited by Youth Media Producer Chris Schwalm with help from Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske.

Follow us:

Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/reportinglabs</a>

Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/</a>

TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs</a>

The creative arts can be the universal language for teens who find it hard to communicate how they are feeling because of language barriers, cultural differences, social injustices, or anxiety. Hear how poetry, dance, film, and theater have provided an outlet for teens to process difficulties and help manage their mental health.
Stories in this episode were produced by Katarina from Lake Travis High School in Austin, Texas; Carly from Upper Arlington High School in Columbus, Ohio; and Elliot and Breanna from Legacy of Educational Excellence High School in San Antonio, Texas. 
This episode was produced and edited by Youth Media Producer Chris Schwalm with help from Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske.
Follow us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/reportinglabs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs

Hear how poetry, dance, film, and theater have provided an outlet for teens to process difficulties and help manage their mental health.

Season 3: How teens find their voice through creativity and performance

On Our Minds is an Edward R. Murrow award-winning, student-led and student-produced podcast about the biggest mental health challenges young people face. In each episode, two teen reporters guide you through stories by high schoolers from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs about the teenage experience that connects, educates and inspires listeners of all ages.

Follow us:

Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/reportinglabs</a>

Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/</a>

TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs</a>

On Our Minds is an Edward R. Murrow award-winning, student-led and student-produced podcast about the biggest mental health challenges young people face. In each episode, two teen reporters guide you through stories by high schoolers from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs about the teenage experience that connects, educates and inspires listeners of all ages.
Follow us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/reportinglabs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs

On Our Minds is an Edward R. Murrow award-winning, student-led and student-produced podcast about the biggest mental health challenges young people face.

On Our Minds Official Trailer

Student reporter Mahi Jariwala speaks with Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles about how she stepped in for Simone Biles to win an Olympic medal for Team USA. Mahi, Ashley, and Tyler also talk about their own experience with sports and offer tips for physical and mental success. Click here for this episode’s transcript.

This episode was produced by Mahi Jariwala from Monte Vista High School in Danville, California with Youth Media Producers Briget Ganske and Becky Wandel, with help from Jaylah Moore-Ross, and editing by Mercedes Ezeji.

Follow us:

Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/reportinglabs</a>

Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/</a>

TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs</a>

Student reporter Mahi Jariwala speaks with Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles about how she stepped in for Simone Biles to win an Olympic medal for Team USA. Mahi, Ashley, and Tyler also talk about their own experience with sports and offer tips for physical and mental success. Click here for this episode’s transcript.
This episode was produced by Mahi Jariwala from Monte Vista High School in Danville, California with Youth Media Producers Briget Ganske and Becky Wandel, with help from Jaylah Moore-Ross, and editing by Mercedes Ezeji.
Follow us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/reportinglabs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs

Student reporter Mahi Jariwala speaks with Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles about how she stepped in for Simone Biles to win an Olympic medal for Team USA.

Season 3: How Jordan Chiles had to fill “the hugest shoes of all time” at the Olympics

Students at I Promise School in Akron, Ohio interview one of the greatest basketball stars of all time: LeBron James!

Student producers include Christan, Jenisha, Dominick, and Aliza from I Promise in Akron, Ohio with help from educator Susan Mongold. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkPjhV6k3_A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watch a longer video of their conversation with LeBron James here</a>.

This episode was produced by Production Assistant Jaylah Moore-Ross with help from Briget Ganske and edited by Mohammad Pasha.

Follow us:

Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/reportinglabs</a>

Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/</a>

TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs</a>

Students at I Promise School in Akron, Ohio interview one of the greatest basketball stars of all time: LeBron James!
Student producers include Christan, Jenisha, Dominick, and Aliza from I Promise in Akron, Ohio with help from educator Susan Mongold. Watch a longer video of their conversation with LeBron James here.
This episode was produced by Production Assistant Jaylah Moore-Ross with help from Briget Ganske and edited by Mohammad Pasha.
Follow us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/reportinglabs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs

Students at I Promise School in Akron, Ohio interview one of the greatest basketball stars of all time: LeBron James!

Season 3: How LeBron James handles stress

New York Times reporter Matt Richtel talks with Ashley and Tyler about why there's a teen mental health crisis and the benefit of putting experiences into words (...which is what we do at On Our Minds!).

This episode was produced by Student Reporting Labs Youth Media producer Briget Ganske.

Follow us:

Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/reportinglabs</a>

Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/</a>

TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs</a>

New York Times reporter Matt Richtel talks with Ashley and Tyler about why there's a teen mental health crisis and the benefit of putting experiences into words (...which is what we do at On Our Minds!).
This episode was produced by Student Reporting Labs Youth Media producer Briget Ganske.
Follow us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/reportinglabs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs

New York Times reporter Matt Richtel talks with Ashley and Tyler about why there's a teen mental health crisis.

Season 3: Why teens today face drastically different risks than other generations

A recent study found that only about half of high school graduates say they definitely plan on going to college. In this episode of On Our Minds, Ashley and Tyler hear from several teens on their post-high school plans -- whether it's college, trade school, a gap year, or going right into the work force.

Student producers include Zion from the Frederick V. Pankow Center in Clinton Township, Michigan; Roury, Elena, and Malena from Westview High School in San Diego, California; and Anumta from Steven F. Austin High School in Sugar Land, Texas. This episode was produced by Youth Media Producer Becky Wandel, with help from Briget Ganske, and edited by Mohammad Pasha.

Follow us:

Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/reportinglabs</a>

Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/</a>

TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs</a>

A recent study found that only about half of high school graduates say they definitely plan on going to college. In this episode of On Our Minds, Ashley and Tyler hear from several teens on their post-high school plans -- whether it's college, trade school, a gap year, or going right into the work force.
Student producers include Zion from the Frederick V. Pankow Center in Clinton Township, Michigan; Roury, Elena, and Malena from Westview High School in San Diego, California; and Anumta from Steven F. Austin High School in Sugar Land, Texas. This episode was produced by Youth Media Producer Becky Wandel, with help from Briget Ganske, and edited by Mohammad Pasha.
Follow us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/reportinglabs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs

Ashley and Tyler hear from several teens on their post-high school plans

Season 3: How to choose a path after high school

Welcome to SEASON THREE! Season two hosts Matt and Faiza introduce this season's newest hosts, Ashley He and Tyler Pullum. Ashley is a 16 year-old junior at Upper Arlington High School in Columbus, Ohio. And Tyler is a 17 year-old senior at Shadow Creek High School in Pearland, Texas.

This episode was produced by Student Reporting Labs Youth Media producer Briget Ganske.

Follow us:

Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/reportinglabs</a>

Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/</a>

TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs</a>

Welcome to SEASON THREE! Season two hosts Matt and Faiza introduce this season's newest hosts, Ashley He and Tyler Pullum. Ashley is a 16 year-old junior at Upper Arlington High School in Columbus, Ohio. And Tyler is a 17 year-old senior at Shadow Creek High School in Pearland, Texas.
This episode was produced by Student Reporting Labs Youth Media producer Briget Ganske.
Follow us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/reportinglabs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs

Meet season 3 hosts Ashley and Tyler

Passing the Mic to New Hosts Ashley and Tyler

In this episode of On Our Minds, Matt and Faiza tackle topics like racism and bigotry and how each can have a negative impact on teen mental health. On Our Minds season one host Zion Williams also makes an appearance to interview writer and comedian Baratunde Thurston about his new show "America Outdoors" on PBS.

Student producers include Sophia, Ryan, Keyon, and Blake from F.V. Pankow Center in Clinton Township, Michigan, and Zion Williams, also from F.V. Pankow Center. Guests include Mabelen Bonafacio and Baratunde Thurston.

This episode was produced by Student Reporting Labs Youth Media Producer Kevin Truong with support from Briget Ganske.

Follow us:

Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/reportinglabs</a>

Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/</a>

Subscribe to our podcast, 'On Our Minds:' <a href="https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/</a>

In this episode of On Our Minds, Matt and Faiza tackle topics like racism and bigotry and how each can have a negative impact on teen mental health. On Our Minds season one host Zion Williams also makes an appearance to interview writer and comedian Baratunde Thurston about his new show "America Outdoors" on PBS.
Student producers include Sophia, Ryan, Keyon, and Blake from F.V. Pankow Center in Clinton Township, Michigan, and Zion Williams, also from F.V. Pankow Center. Guests include Mabelen Bonafacio and Baratunde Thurston.
This episode was produced by Student Reporting Labs Youth Media Producer Kevin Truong with support from Briget Ganske.
Follow us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/reportinglabs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/
Subscribe to our podcast, 'On Our Minds:' https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/

In this episode of On Our Minds, Matt and Faiza tackle topics like racism and bigotry and how each can have a negative impact on teen mental health. 

Season 2: Navigating the journey through race and culture

Student Reporting Labs production assistant Jaylah Moore-Ross speaks with singer-songwriter Madison Beer about her album "Life Support," recovery, and overcoming the stigma of mental health.

This episode was produced by SRL production assistant Jaylah Moore-Ross with help from Briget Ganske.

Follow us:

Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/reportinglabs</a>

Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/</a>

Subscribe to our podcast, 'On Our Minds:' <a href="https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/</a>

Student Reporting Labs production assistant Jaylah Moore-Ross speaks with singer-songwriter Madison Beer about her album "Life Support," recovery, and overcoming the stigma of mental health.
This episode was produced by SRL production assistant Jaylah Moore-Ross with help from Briget Ganske.
Follow us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/reportinglabs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/
Subscribe to our podcast, 'On Our Minds:' https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/

Student Reporting Labs' Jaylah Moore-Ross speaks with singer-songwriter Madison Beer about her album "Life Support," recovery, and overcoming the stigma of mental health.

How music helped save Madison Beer’s life

In this episode of On Our Minds, Matt and Faiza explore specific diagnoses like ADHD, OCD, and Schizoaffective Disorder. They also speak to a doctor about what it's like to get formally diagnosed with a mental health condition.

Featuring a story produced and edited by Lily from Midland Trail High School and Fayette Institute of Technology in Fayette County, West Virginia. Guests include Kristen Stone from the Schizophrenia Spectrum Project and Dr. Scott Hadland from Massachusetts General Hospital.

This episode was produced and edited by SRL Associate Youth Media Producer Becky Wandel with help from Briget Ganske and Jaylah Moore-Ross.

Follow us:

Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/reportinglabs</a>

Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/</a>

Subscribe to our podcast, 'On Our Minds:' <a href="https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/</a>

In this episode of On Our Minds, Matt and Faiza explore specific diagnoses like ADHD, OCD, and Schizoaffective Disorder. They also speak to a doctor about what it's like to get formally diagnosed with a mental health condition.
Featuring a story produced and edited by Lily from Midland Trail High School and Fayette Institute of Technology in Fayette County, West Virginia. Guests include Kristen Stone from the Schizophrenia Spectrum Project and Dr. Scott Hadland from Massachusetts General Hospital.
This episode was produced and edited by SRL Associate Youth Media Producer Becky Wandel with help from Briget Ganske and Jaylah Moore-Ross.
Follow us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/reportinglabs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/
Subscribe to our podcast, 'On Our Minds:' https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/

Matt and Faiza explore specific diagnoses like ADHD, OCD, and Schizoaffective Disorder.

Season 2: The Power of a Mental Health Diagnosis

Student reporter Emma Hagood talks to George Johnson, author of the memoir All Boys Aren't Blue, about growing up Black and queer. Johnson talks about the controversy surrounding his book, and why book bans are detrimental to marginalized communities.

This episode was produced by Student Reporting Labs Youth Media Producer Chris Schwalm with help from Briget Ganske.

Follow us:

Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/reportinglabs</a>

Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/</a>

Subscribe to our podcast, 'On Our Minds:' <a href="https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/</a>

Student reporter Emma Hagood talks to George Johnson, author of the memoir All Boys Aren't Blue, about growing up Black and queer. Johnson talks about the controversy surrounding his book, and why book bans are detrimental to marginalized communities.
This episode was produced by Student Reporting Labs Youth Media Producer Chris Schwalm with help from Briget Ganske.
Follow us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/reportinglabs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/
Subscribe to our podcast, 'On Our Minds:' https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/

Student reporter Emma Hagood talks to George Johnson, author of the memoir All Boys Aren't Blue, about growing up Black and queer.

"All Boys Aren't Blue" author shares story about growing up Black and queer

In this episode, LGBTQ+ teens talk about the unique cultural challenges they face as children of first-generation immigrants of color, and On Our Minds Season One host Noah Konevitch joins Matt to discuss their experiences as LGBTQ+ teens in high school.

Student producers include Nandita from Georgia. Other student voices include Ellie and Claire from Georgia; Eloise from Haldane High School in Cold Spring, New York; Phin from Howard Public School in Tampa, Florida; and Noah from Lebanon, Pennsylvania.

This episode was produced by Student Reporting Labs Youth Media Producer Chris Schwalm with help from Briget Ganske.

Follow us:

Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/reportinglabs</a>

Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/</a>

Subscribe to our podcast, 'On Our Minds:' <a href="https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/</a>

In this episode, LGBTQ+ teens talk about the unique cultural challenges they face as children of first-generation immigrants of color, and On Our Minds Season One host Noah Konevitch joins Matt to discuss their experiences as LGBTQ+ teens in high school.
Student producers include Nandita from Georgia. Other student voices include Ellie and Claire from Georgia; Eloise from Haldane High School in Cold Spring, New York; Phin from Howard Public School in Tampa, Florida; and Noah from Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
This episode was produced by Student Reporting Labs Youth Media Producer Chris Schwalm with help from Briget Ganske.
Follow us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/reportinglabs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/
Subscribe to our podcast, 'On Our Minds:' https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/

LGBTQ+ teens talk about the unique cultural challenges they face as children of first-generation immigrants of color, and On Our Minds Season One host Noah Konevitch joins Matt to discuss their experiences as LGBTQ+ teens in high school.

Season 2: LGBTQ+ teens on coming out to their immigrant parents 

Hosts Matt and Faiza hear from Alice of Austin, Texas who shares her story of eating disorder recovery and talks to British social media influencer Ro Mitchell about sharing her recovery journey online. Matt and Faiza also talk to psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour on how eating and food can affect the well being of teens.

The story in this episode is from Alice in Austin, Texas.

This episode was produced by Student Reporting Labs Digital Producer Rawan Elbaba with help from Briget Ganske.

Hosts Matt and Faiza hear from Alice of Austin, Texas who shares her story of eating disorder recovery and talks to British social media influencer Ro Mitchell about sharing her recovery journey online. Matt and Faiza also talk to psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour on how eating and food can affect the well being of teens.
The story in this episode is from Alice in Austin, Texas.
This episode was produced by Student Reporting Labs Digital Producer Rawan Elbaba with help from Briget Ganske.

Hosts Matt and Faiza hear from Alice of Austin, Texas who shares her story of eating disorder recovery and talks to British social media influencer Ro Mitchell about sharing her recovery journey online.

Season 2: Eating Disorder Recovery Stories

In this episode, Matt and Faiza discuss pressure and competition. You'll hear stories and conversations from students about their experiences with pressure, competition, and failure -- including a conversation with the 2021 National Spelling Bee winner, Zaila Avant-garde. Plus, you'll get tips and advice on combating these issues.

Student voices include Jeremiah from Rouse High School in Leander, Texas, Deesha from Etowah High School in Woodstock, Georgia, and Lauren from Sickles High School in Tampa, Florida. This episode was produced by SRL production assistant Jaylah Moore-Ross with help from Briget Ganske.

In this episode, Matt and Faiza discuss pressure and competition. You'll hear stories and conversations from students about their experiences with pressure, competition, and failure -- including a conversation with the 2021 National Spelling Bee winner, Zaila Avant-garde. Plus, you'll get tips and advice on combating these issues.
Student voices include Jeremiah from Rouse High School in Leander, Texas, Deesha from Etowah High School in Woodstock, Georgia, and Lauren from Sickles High School in Tampa, Florida. This episode was produced by SRL production assistant Jaylah Moore-Ross with help from Briget Ganske.

Matt and Faiza discuss pressure and competition, with stories from students about their experiences with pressure, competition, and failure.

Season 2: Why are we constantly comparing ourselves to others?

Hosts Matt and Faiza speak with documentary filmmaker Ken Burns about his PBS film “Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness.” Ken Burns also opens up about his own life, losing his mother to cancer, and how filmmaking and storytelling has the power to keep the past alive.

This episode was produced by Student Reporting Labs Youth Media Producer Briget Ganske with help from Jaylah Moore-Ross.

Follow us:

Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/reportinglabs</a>

Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/</a>

Subscribe to our podcast, 'On Our Minds:' <a href="https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/</a>

Hosts Matt and Faiza speak with documentary filmmaker Ken Burns about his PBS film “Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness.” Ken Burns also opens up about his own life, losing his mother to cancer, and how filmmaking and storytelling has the power to keep the past alive.
This episode was produced by Student Reporting Labs Youth Media Producer Briget Ganske with help from Jaylah Moore-Ross.
Follow us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/reportinglabs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/
Subscribe to our podcast, 'On Our Minds:' https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/

Hosts Matt and Faiza speak with documentary filmmaker Ken Burns about his PBS film “Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness.”

How filmmaker Ken Burns keeps the past alive with transformative storytelling

In this episode, Matt and Faiza explore how to process the death of a friend or family member, that it's OK to be sad, and that art and storytelling can help us grieve and remember those who are gone.

Student producers include Tyler from Dominion High School in Sterling, Virginia, and Sierra and Shyla from Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering in Beaverton, Oregon.

This episode was produced by SRL Youth Media Producer Briget Ganske, edited by Chris Schwalm, and production assistance from Jaylah Moore-Ross.

Note: This episode was produced before the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Our hearts and prayers go out to the community and our whole country.

Follow us:

Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/reportinglabs</a>

Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/</a>

Subscribe to our podcast, 'On Our Minds:' <a href="https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/</a>

In this episode, Matt and Faiza explore how to process the death of a friend or family member, that it's OK to be sad, and that art and storytelling can help us grieve and remember those who are gone.
Student producers include Tyler from Dominion High School in Sterling, Virginia, and Sierra and Shyla from Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering in Beaverton, Oregon.
This episode was produced by SRL Youth Media Producer Briget Ganske, edited by Chris Schwalm, and production assistance from Jaylah Moore-Ross.
Note: This episode was produced before the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Our hearts and prayers go out to the community and our whole country.
Follow us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/reportinglabs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/
Subscribe to our podcast, 'On Our Minds:' https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/

In this episode, Matt and Faiza explore how to process the death of a friend or family member, that it's OK to be sad, and that art and storytelling can help us grieve and remember those who are gone.

Season 2: Life After Death: grieving and remembering loved ones who have died 

Student reporter Jacob Tacdol speaks with Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels from Run-DMC, the popular hip-hop group from the 80s and 90s. McDaniels shares his own story of depression and suicidal thoughts, learning about his adoption, and then finding "the most powerful thing" -- therapy.

This episode was produced by Student Reporting Labs Youth Media Producers Mohammad Pasha and Briget Ganske.

Follow us:

Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/reportinglabs</a>

Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/</a>

Subscribe to our podcast, 'On Our Minds:' <a href="https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/</a>

Student reporter Jacob Tacdol speaks with Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels from Run-DMC, the popular hip-hop group from the 80s and 90s. McDaniels shares his own story of depression and suicidal thoughts, learning about his adoption, and then finding "the most powerful thing" -- therapy.
This episode was produced by Student Reporting Labs Youth Media Producers Mohammad Pasha and Briget Ganske.
Follow us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/reportinglabs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/
Subscribe to our podcast, 'On Our Minds:' https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/

Student reporter Jacob Tacdol speaks with Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels from Run-DMC, the popular hip-hop group from the 80s and 90s. 

Removing the "shame" of anxiety and depression with Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels 

In this episode, Matt and Faiza talk about the realities and struggles of middle school, with voices from current middle school students. You'll also hear from celebrities on what middle school was like for them, what they would tell their younger selves about what they wish they would have known, and advice to students today.

Student voices include Tre'Sean, Navaeh, Candace, Kabya, Vikiyah, Daryus, Chris’Ciara from I Promise School in Akron, Ohio, and Meera from UCLA. Other voices include actor Rudy Pankow from Outer Banks and musician Darryl McDaniels from RUN-DMC. This episode was produced by SRL production assistant Jaylah Moore-Ross with help from Briget Ganske.

Follow us:

Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/reportinglabs</a>

Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/</a>

Subscribe to our podcast, 'On Our Minds:' <a href="https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/</a>

In this episode, Matt and Faiza talk about the realities and struggles of middle school, with voices from current middle school students. You'll also hear from celebrities on what middle school was like for them, what they would tell their younger selves about what they wish they would have known, and advice to students today.
Student voices include Tre'Sean, Navaeh, Candace, Kabya, Vikiyah, Daryus, Chris’Ciara from I Promise School in Akron, Ohio, and Meera from UCLA. Other voices include actor Rudy Pankow from Outer Banks and musician Darryl McDaniels from RUN-DMC. This episode was produced by SRL production assistant Jaylah Moore-Ross with help from Briget Ganske.
Follow us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/reportinglabs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/
Subscribe to our podcast, 'On Our Minds:' https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/

Matt and Faiza talk about the realities and struggles of middle school, and hear from celebs on advice to their younger selves.

Season 2: Middle School Struggles: Navigating the stress of growing up

Special Mental Health Correspondent Deesha Panchal interviews Dr. Hina Talib, a board-certified pediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist, writer, and teen media creative based in New York City. Dr. Talib gives young people advice on having a healthier relationship with news media consumption. She also advises that while media can "make us feel anxious," it can also teach us new things, so finding balance is critical for young people.

This episode was produced by Student Reporting Labs Youth Media Producers Mohammad Pasha and Briget Ganske.

Follow us:

Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/reportinglabs</a>

Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/</a>

Subscribe to our podcast, 'On Our Minds:' <a href="https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/</a>

Special Mental Health Correspondent Deesha Panchal interviews Dr. Hina Talib, a board-certified pediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist, writer, and teen media creative based in New York City. Dr. Talib gives young people advice on having a healthier relationship with news media consumption. She also advises that while media can "make us feel anxious," it can also teach us new things, so finding balance is critical for young people.
This episode was produced by Student Reporting Labs Youth Media Producers Mohammad Pasha and Briget Ganske.
Follow us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/reportinglabs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/
Subscribe to our podcast, 'On Our Minds:' https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/

Dr. Hina Talib gives young people advice on having a healthier relationship with news media consumption with Special Mental Health Correspondent Deesha Panchal.

How to handle WarTok and stop doom-scrolling with Dr. Hina Talib

Matt and Faiza explore stories of teen social life, from the dangers of comparing yourself to others, to what it's like seeing your generation depicted on TV shows like Euphoria.

Student voices include Temperance and Ethan from Caesar Rodney High School in Camden, Delaware, Zion from the F.V. Pankow Center in Clinton Township, Michigan, Tatiana from John F. Kennedy High School in Silver Spring, Maryland and her friends Arieli and Dream. This episode was produced by SRL Associate Youth Media Producer Becky Wandel with help from Briget Ganske and production assistance from Mercedes Ezeji.

Follow us:

Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/reportinglabs</a>

Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/</a>

Subscribe to our podcast, 'On Our Minds:' <a href="https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/</a>

Matt and Faiza explore stories of teen social life, from the dangers of comparing yourself to others, to what it's like seeing your generation depicted on TV shows like Euphoria.
Student voices include Temperance and Ethan from Caesar Rodney High School in Camden, Delaware, Zion from the F.V. Pankow Center in Clinton Township, Michigan, Tatiana from John F. Kennedy High School in Silver Spring, Maryland and her friends Arieli and Dream. This episode was produced by SRL Associate Youth Media Producer Becky Wandel with help from Briget Ganske and production assistance from Mercedes Ezeji.
Follow us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/reportinglabs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/
Subscribe to our podcast, 'On Our Minds:' https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/

Matt and Faiza explore stories of teen social life, from the dangers of comparing yourself to others, to what it's like seeing your generation depicted on TV shows like Euphoria.

Season 2: From FOMO to Euphoria: How social life affects teen mental health

Special Mental Health Correspondent Deesha Panchal interviews Dr. Daniel Siegel, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine. Dr. Siegel explains that teens are not "raging" with hormones, as many people think. Instead, what's really going on? The teenage brain is being remodeled.

This episode was produced by Student Reporting Labs Youth Media Producer Briget Ganske, with help from production assistant, Jaylah Moore Ross.

Follow us:

Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/reportinglabs</a>

Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/</a>

Subscribe to our podcast, 'On Our Minds:' <a href="https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/</a>

Special Mental Health Correspondent Deesha Panchal interviews Dr. Daniel Siegel, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine. Dr. Siegel explains that teens are not "raging" with hormones, as many people think. Instead, what's really going on? The teenage brain is being remodeled.
This episode was produced by Student Reporting Labs Youth Media Producer Briget Ganske, with help from production assistant, Jaylah Moore Ross.
Follow us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/reportinglabs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/
Subscribe to our podcast, 'On Our Minds:' https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/

Special Mental Health Correspondent Deesha Panchal interviews Dr. Daniel Siegel, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine.

Debunking Myths About the Teenage Brain with Dr. Daniel Siegel 

Speaking up can be hard. Matt and Faiza talk to guests about what mental health is and how to open up about our emotions and experiences. Check out <a href="https://wellbeings.org/mental-health-language-guide/#:%7E:text=Helpful%20language%20tools%20and%20guidance%20for%20discussing%20mental%20health%20concerns%20with%20youth.&amp;text=The%20Well%20Beings%20Mental%20Health,mental%20health%20concerns%20with%20youth." rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Well Being's Mental Health Language Guide</a><a href="http://mental%20health%20language%20guide%20-%20well%20beings/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>for more resources.

Student voices include Vincent from Holbrook Middle-High School in Holbrook, MA; Damya from Lincoln Charter High School, in Lincolnton, NC; Ashley from Haldane High School in Cold Spring, NY; Neena from Dominion High School in Sterling, VA; and Deesha from Etowah High School in Woodstock, GA.

This episode was produced by Student Reporting Labs Youth Media Producer Briget Ganske, with help from production assistant, Jaylah Moore Ross.

Follow us:

Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/reportinglabs</a>

Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/</a>

Subscribe to our podcast, 'On Our Minds:' <a href="https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/</a>

Speaking up can be hard. Matt and Faiza talk to guests about what mental health is and how to open up about our emotions and experiences. Check out Well Being's Mental Health Language Guide for more resources.
Student voices include Vincent from Holbrook Middle-High School in Holbrook, MA; Damya from Lincoln Charter High School, in Lincolnton, NC; Ashley from Haldane High School in Cold Spring, NY; Neena from Dominion High School in Sterling, VA; and Deesha from Etowah High School in Woodstock, GA.
This episode was produced by Student Reporting Labs Youth Media Producer Briget Ganske, with help from production assistant, Jaylah Moore Ross.
Follow us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/reportinglabs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/
Subscribe to our podcast, 'On Our Minds:' https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/

Matt and Faiza talk to guests about what mental health is and how to open up about our emotions and experiences.

Season 2: How do I start a conversation about mental health?

On Our Minds — a podcast made by teens, for teens, all about teens — and mental health is back for another season! Season 2 is hosted by high school students Matt Suescun and Faiza Ashar, and features personal stories from students all around the country and conversations with experts and influencers about mental health issues like anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief, identity and more.

Schools featured:

<ul>
<li>Dominion High School, Sterling, VA</li>
<li>Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering, Beaverton, OR</li>
<li>Chestatee High School, Gainesville, GA</li>
<li>Eastern Technical High School, Baltimore, MD</li>
<li>Bergen County Academies, Wyckoff, NJ</li>
<li>Christopher Columbus High School, Miami, FL</li>
<li>Etowah High School, Woodstock, GA</li>
</ul>

Follow us:

Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/reportinglabs</a>

Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/</a>

Subscribe to our podcast, 'On Our Minds:' <a href="https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/</a>

On Our Minds — a podcast made by teens, for teens, all about teens — and mental health is back for another season! Season 2 is hosted by high school students Matt Suescun and Faiza Ashar, and features personal stories from students all around the country and conversations with experts and influencers about mental health issues like anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief, identity and more.
Schools featured:
Dominion High School, Sterling, VA


Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering, Beaverton, OR


Chestatee High School, Gainesville, GA


Eastern Technical High School, Baltimore, MD


Bergen County Academies, Wyckoff, NJ


Christopher Columbus High School, Miami, FL


Etowah High School, Woodstock, GA



Follow us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/reportinglabs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/
Subscribe to our podcast, 'On Our Minds:' https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/

On Our Minds is back for another season -- with brand new hosts! 

Season 2 Trailer

Season one hosts Noah and Zion recap presenting at SXSW EDU in Austin, Texas and then welcome Matt and Faiza, hosts for season two. Season two of On Our Minds drops in May 2022 — stay tuned!

This episode was produced by Zion Williams and Noah Konevitch and edited by Student Reporting Labs Youth Media producer Briget Ganske with production assistance from Jaylah Moore-Ross.

Follow us on social media: 
 
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/</a> 
 
Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/reportinglabs</a> 
 
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/</a> 
 
Subscribe to our podcast, 'On Our Minds:' <a href="https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/</a>

Season one hosts Noah and Zion recap presenting at SXSW EDU in Austin, Texas and then welcome Matt and Faiza, hosts for season two. Season two of On Our Minds drops in May 2022 — stay tuned!
This episode was produced by Zion Williams and Noah Konevitch and edited by Student Reporting Labs Youth Media producer Briget Ganske with production assistance from Jaylah Moore-Ross.
Follow us on social media:
https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/ 
https://twitter.com/reportinglabs
https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/
https://studentreportinglabs.org/on-our-minds/

Season one hosts Noah and Zion welcome season two hosts Matt and Faiza

Special Episode: Passing the Mic

In a special bonus episode of "On Our Minds," hosts Noah and Zion talk to psychologist, author and well-known meditation teacher Tara Brach. Brach also leads them and listeners through a guided meditation to help recognize, center and acknowledge emotions.

This episode was produced by Student Reporting Labs Youth Media Producer Briget Ganske. 
 
Follow us on social media: 
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/</a> 
Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reportinglabs%5C" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/reportinglabs\</a> 
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/</a>

In a special bonus episode of "On Our Minds," hosts Noah and Zion talk to psychologist, author and well-known meditation teacher Tara Brach. Brach also leads them and listeners through a guided meditation to help recognize, center and acknowledge emotions.
This episode was produced by Student Reporting Labs Youth Media Producer Briget Ganske.
https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/ 
https://twitter.com/reportinglabs\
https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/

Psychologist Tara Brach leads hosts Noah and Zion through a guided meditation.

Bonus Episode: Guided meditation with Tara Brach

In this season's final full episode of "On Our Minds," Noah and Zion talk about the positives and negatives of social media, and share stories from teens grappling with the effects of information overload on their mental health. Special guest Jeffrey Donald, who coordinates mindfulness practices for Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland, explains the benefits of activities such as yoga and meditation to find balance in our hyperconnected worlds. 

Stories in this episode were produced by Caroline from McCallum High School in Austin, Texas, with help from Connect Educator David Winters; Isabel from Independence High School in Charlotte, North Carolina with help from Connected Educator Marie Worsley-Matthews; Steven from Pflugerville High School in Pflugerville, Texas with help from Connected Educator David Robb. 

This episode was produced by Student Reporting Labs Youth Media Producer Briget Ganske with assistance from Mercedes Ezeji and editing by Victor Fernandez. Terry’s interview was produced by Grace Vitaglione, a Student Reporting Labs intern; John Barnes and Curtis Roach's interviews were produced by SRL Digital Producer Rawan Elbaba and Associate Youth Media Producer Becky Wandel.

Follow us on social media: 

Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/</a>  

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reportinglabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/reportinglabs</a>

Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/</a>

In this season's final full episode of "On Our Minds," Noah and Zion talk about the positives and negatives of social media, and share stories from teens grappling with the effects of information overload on their mental health. Special guest Jeffrey Donald, who coordinates mindfulness practices for Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland, explains the benefits of activities such as yoga and meditation to find balance in our hyperconnected worlds. 
Stories in this episode were produced by Caroline from McCallum High School in Austin, Texas, with help from Connect Educator David Winters; Isabel from Independence High School in Charlotte, North Carolina with help from Connected Educator Marie Worsley-Matthews; Steven from Pflugerville High School in Pflugerville, Texas with help from Connected Educator David Robb. 
This episode was produced by Student Reporting Labs Youth Media Producer Briget Ganske with assistance from Mercedes Ezeji and editing by Victor Fernandez. Terry’s interview was produced by Grace Vitaglione, a Student Reporting Labs intern; John Barnes and Curtis Roach's interviews were produced by SRL Digital Producer Rawan Elbaba and Associate Youth Media Producer Becky Wandel.
Follow us on social media: 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/  
Twitter: https://twitter.com/reportinglabs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/

In this season's final full episode of "On Our Minds," Noah and Zion talk about the positives and negatives of social media, and share stories from teens grappling with the effects of information overload on their mental health.