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 1: Anxiety & Depression
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Welcome to the first episode of Mindful Moments!
In this episode, we will be discussing the realities of living with Anxiety and Depression as youth and young adults. Hosts Anna and Maya discuss their experiences, their similarities, their differences, and offer insight into why our society is so quick to downplay the effects of Depression and Anxiety, and what we as young people are doing to counter that!
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The experiences and opinions shared on this episode are those of the individuals and are not meant to directly reflect the beliefs of NAMI or NAMI Oklahoma.
NAMI Oklahoma - www.namioklahoma.org
- NAMI Oklahoma is building better lives for all individuals and families affected by mental illness through advocacy, education, awareness, and support.
The Trevor Project - www.thetrevorproject.org
- The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQIA+ young people, operating 24/7 all year round
988 Oklahoma
- 988 is a direct three-digit lifeline that connects you with trained behavioral health professionals that can help all Oklahomans going through a mental health crisis.
Resources used for this episode:
- https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8621394/
- https://www.nami.org/about-mental-illness/mental-health-conditions/depression/
- https://www.nami.org/about-mental-illness/mental-health-conditions/anxiety-disorders/
- https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2025/05/12/oklahoma-suicide-rates-remain-above-national-average-new-study-finds/83457108007/
- https://psychcentral.com/anxiety/how-to-train-your-brain-to-alleviate-anxiety
- https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/social-media-and-mental-health-in-children-and-teens
