EP 161: When the News Hurts: Coping with Negativity and Hate
It’s tough to scroll through the news or social media and see leaders using slurs, bullying others, or tearing people down. It can feel discouraging, confusing, or even scary — especially when the people impacted look like you, your friends, or your community. Today, we’re talking about how negativity in the news affects teen mental health, and how young people are choosing to stay informed without losing hope.
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Dr. Robin Henderson
Dr. Robin Henderson, PsyD, is the Chief Executive, Behavioral Health for Providence Oregon where has direct and matrixed responsibility for acute, specialty and ambulatory behavioral health services in a system serving nearly 100,000 individuals each year. She also serves as the Chief Clinical Officer for Work2BeWell, a youth-lead mental health education, activation and advocacy program that creates clinically vetted curriculum for schools and youth groups. In this role she works with our National Student Advisory Council, our grassroots advocacy campaigns (including the new Oregon law giving students Mental Health Days) and hosts the #Talk2BeWell podcast focusing on youth mental health and well-being. She is also an advisory member of the Providence Community Partnership Mental Health Advisory Group, overseeing investments in mental health and substance use disorders and is a Senior Clinical Advisor to Well Being Trust.
