Mental Health & LGBTQ+ Youth

This week we explore the variables that negatively affect mental health for LGBTQ+ youth today and the dizzying disruption the pandemic has had on schooling. Host Fey Trolitsch speaks to Fae Johnstone of Wisdom2Action about the multitude of factors that impact mental health—particularly in regard to more vulnerable and marginalized communities. Also, a word from Trudeau Gulati, author of the Teen Walrus digital series article, “How the Pandemic Messed Up My Education.”

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Want to get to know the youth leaders of today? Youth For Youth is a six-part series that’s sharing stories and perspectives on some of the biggest issues facing young people today. This podcast explores big topics like mental health, climate change, the impacts of social media, and how to deal with cancel culture as a teenager. Six different teenage hosts take a deep dive into issues facing their generation. This podcast is presented by The Walrus Lab with support from The Rossy Foundation.