SACO — Sweetser, a statewide mental health organization, has launched a new podcast on mental health specifically for Maine youth.
The podcast “Not Now Maybe Later” is hosted by Emily Ostrow, a Licensed Sweetser Clinical Social Worker based in MSAD #60.
About 1 in 9 children nationwide suffer from unprecedented levels of anxiety and depression, according to the 2022 Kids Count Databook. Rates of anxiety and depression are higher than the national average among young people in Maine, and she is close to one in six of the children experiencing these challenges.
Teenagers and their mental health are the focus of each episode. Topics include what to expect from treatment, medication, and psychiatric visits; perspectives on mental health changes as we grow up; eating disorders and nutrition; LGBTQ+ and gender-affirming care; This includes cases where
“I have worked with teenagers for nearly 14 years and they are my favorite clients,” says Ostrow. “Podcasts are a great way to make information relevant, personal, and accessible. there is no.”
Ostrow has a Master of Social Work in Clinical Program from Simmons University in Boston and is certified in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy. She specializes in working with traumatized teens.
Sweetser Communications Director Justin Chenette said: “I hope this podcast provides a platform to continue to remove the stigma of mental health, and a way for young people to feel they are not alone with their feelings and anxieties.”
The first episode focuses on the impact of social media on teen mental health. Research shows that social media can cause or exacerbate loneliness, depression, and low self-esteem.
Upcoming guests will be drawn from a variety of locations to showcase a range of expertise in the mental health field.
“Not Now Maybe Later” is available on Spotify, Soundcloud and Youtube.
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