Ep. 22: Talking About Mental Health & YikYak
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Mental health is more than a trending topic.
It affects kids, teenagers, and adults from every walk of life. But when kids and teens struggle with mental health, they often don’t have the language or experience to know how to ask for help. Episode 22 offers advice on how to be present and how to respond when a teen comes to you with mental health concerns. Then, if you’re not familiar with YikYak, hold on to your AirPods. Chris and Karlie will walk you through the app that’s been shut down and brought back to life again. Stick around for do-able birthday party ideas that most teens will love!
In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:
- YouTube: Mental Health Doesn’t Discriminate feat. Lil Wayne – Uncomfortable Conversations with Emmanuel Acho
- Mental Health America: Talking To Adolescents And Teens: Starting The Conversation
- Mental Health America: Talking to Adolescents And Teens: Time To Talk
- Teen Life Podcast: Ep. 18: Suicide & The Olympics
- NPR.org: Yik Yak, The Anonymous App That Tested Free Speech, Is Back
- YikYak Website
- YikYak: Community Guardrails
- YikYak: Mental Health Resources
- YikYak: Stay Safe Resources
- Podcast Music: Luke Cabrera
Karlie Duke
Communications Director
Chris Robey
Former CEO
Karlie Duke | Director of Communications
Karlie has always had a heart for teenagers. Through her role at Teen Life, she loves to showcase the amazing stories coming out of Support Groups, but she is especially passionate about helping adults and teenagers find connection. Karlie has a BS in Communications with a minor in Family Studies from Abilene Christian University.
Chris Robey | Former CEO
Chris has spent most of his career empowering teenagers from all backgrounds. As the former leader of Teen Life, he is passionate about helping students make good choices while also giving adults the tools they need to communicate more effectively with teens. Chris is a graduate of Midwestern State University and holds a Master’s Degree in Family Life Education from Lubbock Christian University.
