A student-led podcast destigmatizing mental health
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Coping 101 is presented by C89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children’s, producing monthly student-led podcasts that destigmatize a range of mental health topics from a teen’s perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope.
Explore the topics below to stream more youth-hosted episodes, along with education and resources provided by our partners.
“Everyone is our neighbor. Even if they are someone who we may not align ourselves with, who we may not agree with, they are still our neighbors. And we still believe that housing is a human right.”
Miriam Clithero is a former journalist with a background in psychology and trauma informed care, who currently serves as the Director of Prevention and Stability at Mary’s Place. She sat down with a member of Nathan Hale High School’s Podcast Club to explore the impact that stable housing can have on one’s mental health, and the health of communities at large.
In the United States, until you become a citizen you’re not guaranteed many of the equal and basic rights afforded to the majority of the population. And to become “undocumented” can be a nightmare, affecting and interfering with your physical health, mental health, family, occupation… virtually everything. Navigating these obstacles can seem impossible, unless you can find help. “In a nutshell, we are the 211 and the 911 for the West African Community… where if they need anything they come to us, and if we don’t have it we make a concerted effort to go and find it.” This kind of zeal, resilience and determination comes from a place of survival, and from a man who has found dignity in overcoming the countless challenges of an undocumented immigrant.
Originally from Gambia, Pa Ousman Joof’s experience as an undocumented immigrant inspired him to establish Washington West African Center and provide the identity-affirming services he needed but couldn’t find. The nonprofit now provides programs and services for more than 5000 community members annually.
They say ‘You can’t be all things to all people’, but what if there was a place that gave all the people all the things they needed? Student host Gavin recently connected with a few impressive teens who’ve found this place in their community, and they discuss how getting their needs met has helped them thrive.
The Community Resource Center of Stanwood Camano provides resources for basic necessities for families and individuals in the island community about an hour north of Seattle. The kind of impact they’re making on young people, and the community at large, ends up being anything but basic. The CRC provides a range of dynamic programming to meet diverse needs, including free leadership programs, homework help, free clothing, first aid and other training, nutrition appointments, mental health employment services, support for expecting and early moms and more. Membership also offers arts and music experiences, including a couple bands they’ve formed which perform throughout the region.
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Jace ECAj recently sat down with Gavin, advisor of the Podcast Club at Nathan Hale High School, to discuss stories from a life of music and activism, the role of hip hop in Community, and the work being done to raise the next wave of Seattle artists. Jace is the Director of Community and Artist Development and a teaching artist for hip hop community and artist workshop, The Residency. Jace is a veteran Seattle MC, and one half of the internationally touring duo Blackstax. He is a creative writing teacher who has led panels focusing on the accountability and responsibility of artists, and a leading voice in the Seattle hip-hop scene.
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