Depression, anxiety, or that uneasy, empty, or lonely feeling inside of you is very common and normal among high schoolers — but it is not talked about.
The goal of this show is to make you feel like your experiences are normal and recognized.
We submitted to the New York Times Student Podcast Challenge — check out our episode on mental health and stigma!
What began as a spark of curiosity turned into a powerful voice for youth mental health. From our very first episode to our most recent release, every conversation, every story, and every moment has been dedicated to making young people feel seen, heard, and supported. We've grown so much — and we're just getting started.
We’ve had some amazing guests and deep conversations lately. These are our newest episodes - click to dive in!
These are the organizations and individuals we’ve collaborated with to bring authentic, expert-backed mental health conversations to teens everywhere.
A national organization that has many programs to assist teens and adults with mental health struggles.
A national organization that helps people in the process of getting emotional support animals.
Former school counselor, rehab educator and national speaker specializing in trauma-informed, engaging youth wellness training.
Licensed therapist & school social worker with 20+ years supporting teens, advisor to Paws for Patrick and host of “Not Allowed to Die.”
Mind Matters delivers raw, relatable, and vulnerable conversations to the mental health podcasting space. We noticed an alarming number of shows recycling generic advice and tired cliches, so we decided to dig deeper.
We're a team of high schoolers passionate about changing the conversation around mental health. No stigma, no sugarcoating — just real talk.