"IT'S OKAY TO FEEL"
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TAKEOVER EPISODE 2/22/21
You Are Not Alone: High School Stress and Mental Health with Kara Chu and Lily Freeman
Welcome to the Sixth Takeover Episode of It's Okay to Feel!
On this Takeover Episode of It’s Okay to Feel, high school seniors Kara Chu and Lily Freeman dive into a discussion on the immense pressure that high school students face. They cover the struggles of their generation and how they are working towards overcoming them. They then transition to the impact that COVID-19 has had on the well-being of teens and how they are coping with the anxiety, stress, loss, and disappointment due to the pandemic.
Our takeover co-host Kara is currently a senior and the ASB Student Government President of her high school. During these stressful and unprecedented pandemic times, Kara has dedicated herself to creating strong connections among students, faculty and the community. By launching all new school-wide virtual events, donation drives and a thriving Youtube channel with her amazing ASB. To put a smile on everyone’s faces, Kara created a multilingual PSA animation reposted by the Orange County Health Care Agency with the hope of making face masks less scary for young children in the COVID-19 Public Health Campaign. During quarantine, she has found new ways to prioritize self-care and pursue her passions. She enjoys making balloon animals, snacking on churros at Disneyland, and hanging out with her fun-loving friends and family!
Lily, our other co-host is currently the Student Government Vice President and a senior in high school. Experiencing both the ups and downs of high school throughout the past four years, she realized that bringing attention to the importance of mental health and self-compassion is severely lacking and especially needed during these times. She finds passion in advocating for these topics, aiming to find new outlets to facilitate these tough conversations regarding teen mental health. In her free time, she loves to spend time with her family and dogs, and plays the guitar to decompress!
This unique takeover episode is a feature of the NAMI-OC Media Masterclass which teaches teens and young adults the basics of podcasting and growing their social media presence. Takeover episodes feature Media Masterclass students who want to start their own podcast.
In this episode, Kara and Lily talk about:
StigAcademic pressure and the “Irvine Mentality”
Not allowing grades to define us
COVID-19’s impact on teens
Finding things we are passionate about
Sharing ways we reduce our stress
And More!
Facts and figures included in this podcast come from the following sources:
Student Guide to Surviving Stress and Anxiety in College & Beyond
COVID-19 Resource Guide for Students, Teens, and Young Adults
Disclaimers: It’s Okay To Feel is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
It’s Okay to Feel is Funded by the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Behavioral Health Services, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
