Mindful Moments by NAMI NextGen Oklahoma
Welcome to Mindful Moments, where young people take the mic to talk about the realities of mental health for young people today. Hosted by the NAMI Oklahoma NextGen Advisory Council, this series dives into honest, stigma-free conversations that empower young people to take charge of their mental well-being!
Each episode will feature personal stories, expert insights, and practical tips, because everyone deserves to be heard, understood, and supported. Whether you're a student, a young adult, or someone who cares about youth mental health, Mindful Moments is your space to listen, learn, and grow.
Mindful Moments by NAMI NextGen Oklahoma
Episode 6: Talking to Family About Mental Health
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In this episode of Mindful Moments, Maya Williams-Furaha and Emma Valgora dive into one of the most personal, and often most challenging, aspects of mental health: talking about it within our families.
Maya and Emma explore how families talk about mental health, what differences exist between generations, and what room there is to break the stigma both inside the family and in our larger communities. They talk about what genuine support looks like to them, even when the conversation feels uncomfortable.
To watch the video for this episode, find it on YouTube at https://youtu.be/8JHfWD5xVFk
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The experiences and opinions shared on this podcast are those of the individuals and are not meant to directly reflect the beliefs of NAMI or NAMI Oklahoma.
Hosts: Maya Williams-Furaha & Emma Valgora
Voiceover: Kalyn Delaney
Editor: Halee Harder
Recorded at The Village Library
NAMI Oklahoma Staff Mentors: Jason Musgrove, Felicia Stroud, and Lorna Palmer
