Meet Ross Szabo, an award-winning pioneer of the youth mental health movement. He is the Wellness Director at Geffen Academy at UCLA and CEO of Human Power Project. Ross has spoken to over 2 million people about mental health and has used the opportunity to develop a curriculum that normalizes em...
Did you know that your brain is going through its second largest growth right now? According to Ross, now is one of the best times to really learn about your mental health and build healthy practices that you can carry into adulthood.
It's not always easy to figure out how to be there for your friends who are going through difficult times. Ross gives practical tools and resources to support your friends.
If you or someone you know is suffering from suicidal thoughts and live in the USA, please reach out to the National Suicid...
Why is it sometimes difficult to seek help? Ross explains the importance of breaking down the barriers of reaching out for you and for others.
Ross teaches the difference between reinforcing and releasing your emotions.
What are coping mechanisms? Ross explains how our brains are wired to help us manage our emotions and how to identify the difference between effective and ineffective coping mechanisms.
Changing your ineffective coping mechanisms isn't easy. Ross gives 5 tips on how to get started.
Ross talks about why it's necessary to reframe the spectrum of mental health to one that focuses on balance and normalization.
Ross explains the importance of vocabulary surrounding mental health topics and shares some helpful mental health categories.
Knowing the difference between mental health categories can help when trying to find support for yourself and others.
When it comes to mental health, everyday practice is a lifelong journey. It's important to continue working on your mental health and practice new skills you've learned and old skills you want to keep up with.
Find a cozy seat and follow along as Kileah reads her book, A Kids Book About Depression.
Kileah is a writer, musician, knitter, and lover of all things Middle Earth. She and her husband raise hobbits and chickens in the verdant wilds of Washington state.
Is feeling sad the same as depression? Kileah answers some commonly asked questions about depression through the lens of her personal experiences.
Depression can feel very isolating. Listen as Kileah shares a heartfelt story about finding safety in the company of her best friend.
Kileah shares five ways you can advocate for yourself and others struggling with depression.
If you are fighting through the fog of depression, Kileah wants to leave you with a personal message of validation and empathy.
Amber Case has always been fascinated by the relationship between technology and humans. She comes from a family of coders, engineers, and developers, so curiosity is coded into her DNA. Now Amber travels the world speaking about the pros and cons of technology use in our daily lives.
Unplug and follow along as Amber reads her book, A Kids Book About Technology.
How do I deal with cyberbullying? Can I be myself online? Amber answers some commonly asked questions about the internet and how to explore it safely, freely, and confidently.
Technology can take a lot of energy out of our minds and bodies. Amber shares a story about when she felt overwhelmed by the screens in front of her face.
Amber offers tips and tools on how to live with technology in a positive way—not only for entertainment but for your health.
Amber leaves you with some empowering tools as you explore the vast world of technology.
When you are faced with change, David wants you to know how to navigate those experiences with ease.
