PODCAST: Teen Creates Peer Support Network for Teens, Run by Teens

In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe and Vincent conclude a 3-part series about the Palo Alto suicides and some of the things that came about after and, at least partially, as a result of them. Returning this episode is Sammy Kotmel, joined by Nadia Ghaffari, founder of TeenzTalk a teen-run peer support website with users all over the world. Listen as she shares how and why this site was created and hear about its success stories. Hands artwork by Kaan Tarhan. Sammy Kotmel Listen as Our Hosts Learn About the ASPIRE Program for Youth with Mental Illness “If someone is struggling – if a teen is hurting – the first thing they’ll do is bring it up with a friend or someone their own age. ” ~Nadia Ghaffari     Nadia Ghaffari About The Psych Central Show Podcast The Psych Central Show is an interesting, in-depth weekly podcast that looks into all things mental health and psychology. Hosted by Gabe Howard and featuring Vincent M. Wales.     Gabe Howard is a professional speaker, award-winning writer, and mental health advocate who lives with bipolar 1 and anxiety disorders. Diagnosed in 2003, he has made it his mission to put a human face on what it means to live with mental illness. Gabe writes the Don’t Call Me Crazy Blog for PsychCentral.com as well as is an associate editor. He also writes and Video Blogs for Bipolar Magazine Online. He’s been a keynote speaker for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illne...
Source: World of Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Children and Teens Friends General The Psych Central Show Gabe Howard Nadia Ghaffari peer support Sammy Kotmel TeenzTalk Vincent M. Wales Source Type: blogs