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Introducing: The Mighty Writers Podcast with Maureen Boland
In January, Yale psychology professor Laurie Santos adapted her popular "Science of Well-Being" course for teen audiences. That curriculum was picked up by Philadelphia high school teacher Kate Reber, who offered the online course in the hopes that it would help her students - many of whom have been struggling with anxiety and depression - navigate their lives.
In this episode, I begin by talking to Kate about being on the frontlines of the youth mental health crisis, and how "The Science of Well-Being" fit into that. Then I speak with two of Kate's seniors, Jada Brown and Hedaia Abuali, about taking the class.
Finally, I speak with Dr. Santos herself about her course, especially in terms of what I've heard from local students.
The episode deals sensitively with real life issues affecting students, including mental health, gun violence and social media and provides some hopeful takeaways. - Maureen Boland
Warning: This episode mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or go to 988lifeline.org.
Mighty Writers is a class 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 2009. One hundred percent of the programs we offer are free. We serve communities in and around Philadelphia, PA, as well as in Camden, Newark and Atlantic City, NJ. We also run writing workshops in Washington Heights, NYC.
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