Teen Anxiety and Depression in Uncertain Times

Join us for a compelling episode of the OttePod podcast titled "Teen Anxiety and Depression in Uncertain Times." Hosts Eloise, Iris, Michele, Basil, and Haley share personal stories and statistics to shed light on the mental health struggles teens faced during COVID-19. With youth depression rates rising 2019 and 2021, the episode delves into the impact of academic pressures, social isolation, and trauma on adolescent mental well-being. The hosts discuss the signs of mental health issues, the scary effects of social media, and the importance of seeking support from people you trust. This heartfelt conversation is a call to action for teens and their families to learn more about  mental health and navigate these challenging times with care and compassion. Tune in for an insightful discussion that aims to uplift and educate.

What is The Otterpod?

Welcome to season 2 of the OtterPod, the podcast where kids discuss real-world problems and what we can do to solve them.

In season 1, we covered some of the planet's biggest issues, such as human overconsumption, mental health, the wealth gap, intersectionality, and more.

In season 2 we're zooming in to cover issues that kids like us deal with every day. With a rotating group of hosts from the 7th/8th-grade class at GES, we have discussions ​about ​teen ​mental ​health, ​slut ​shaming ​and ​double ​standards, ​body dysmorphia, ​eating ​disorders, ​and ​more.

This podcast was created in collaboration with WTIP and Great Expectations Charter School in Grand Marais, Minnesota.