Youth Speaks

Welcome to season two of YAB YouthSpeaks!

In this episode of #MentalHealthMatters, we dive in to trying to break down the stigma around Mental Health. Join us in this important movement and help support the movement of Mental Health Matters today!

Welcome to the first Mental Health Matters podcast. Today we will be discussing the effects of Quarantine and the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health!

High school students from Hampden County, Massachusetts, in an open forum discussion on how they see racism in their everyday lives.

High school students from Hampden County, Massachusetts, in an open forum discussion on how they experience body image issues in their everyday lives.

High school students from Hampden County, Massachusetts, in an open forum discussion on how they see sexism in their everyday lives.

High school students from Hampden County, Massachusetts, in an open forum discussion on how they see Asian hate in their everyday lives.

High school students from Hampden County, Massachusetts, in an open forum discussion on how they see transphobia in their everyday lives.

High school students from Hampden County, Massachusetts, in an open forum discussion on how they see ableism in their everyday lives.

High school students from Hampden County, Massachusetts, in an open forum discussion on how they see religious exclusivity in their everyday lives.

High school students from Hampden County, Massachusetts, in an open forum discussion on how they see homophobia in their everyday lives.

In season one of Youth Speaks, teenagers from Hampden County Massachusetts share their perspectives on modern social justice issues, how their lives have been directly and indirectly affected by them, and what members of their community could do to make positive change.

Seven teens from Western Massachusetts have an open forum discussion about intersectionality in their lives and in society. Moderated by Adam Kibodya, edited by Michelle Itkin.

Seven teens from Western Massachusetts answer questions about gender norms, misogyny, and toxic masculinity, followed by an open forum discussion. Moderated by Laila Kibodya, edited by Michelle Itkin.

Eight teens from Western Massachusetts answer questions about COVID's effect on minority groups, cultural appropriation and misrepresentation, and marginalized religions, followed by an open forum discussion. Moderated by Brett Wilkie, edited by Michelle Itkin.

Eight teens from Western Massachusetts answer questions about homophobia, transphobia, and stereotypes about the LGBTQIA+ community, followed by an open forum discussion. Moderated and edited by Michelle Itkin.

Seven teens from Western Massachusetts answer questions about micro aggressions, systemic racism, and individual racism in their own lives, followed by an open forum discussion. Moderated by Kiel Williams, edited by Michelle Itkin.