EP 172: Caps Fly, Tears Cry - The Emotional End to High School
Graduation is often seen as a celebration — a time to recognize achievements and look ahead to what’s next. But for many seniors, the end of high school also brings a mix of emotions. Excitement, uncertainty, pride, sadness — and sometimes all of those at once.
In this episode, we’re talking with NSAC seniors about what this moment really feels like — the emotions they didn’t expect, the memories they’re holding onto, and how they’re preparing for what comes next.
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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.
