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Outreach’s ”Teens Tap In” podcast is a peer-to-peer resource to help teens navigate through the typical challenges of being a teenager. Hosted by members of our Youth Advocacy Committee, the topics addressed and the professionals interviewed share insights that are beneficial to not only youth, but their parents, mental health providers and the community at large.
Episodes

Thursday Jul 21, 2022
The Inside Scoop: Going to College
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
Maggie, Program Manager, hosts sisters and Outreach Teen and Family Services interns, Meghan and Molly, to explore their experiences going to college and what they wish they knew beforehand. Listen to learn valuable tips about career exploration and how to navigate living alone for the first time.
Directed and produced by: Maggie Zangara

Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Body Image- A Real Conversation
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Caroline and guest host, Maddy, discuss body image with Sarah Cooper, a nurse and women and children services educator at St. Clair Health. The conversation is real and honest and includes tips to cultivate body neutrality in young people.
Directed and produced by: Maggie Zangara

Thursday Apr 21, 2022
”Chew it up and spit it out” - Practical tips for social media use
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Caroline and guest host, Maddy, sit down with Ryan Klingensmith, Founder of ‘Shape the Sky' to share and discuss social media regarding the mental health sphere. The episode is full of relatable takeaways for both teens and parents!
Directed and produced by: Maggie Zangara

Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Happiness Half Hour
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Caroline and guest host, Jordan, debunk happiness misconceptions with Dr. Bruce Wright, Director of the Department of Psychiatry at St. Clair Health. The episode explores what can help people feel genuinely happy, and it may not be what you'd expect... listen to find out!
Directed and produced by: Maggie Zangara

Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Community Policing and Mental Health Concerns
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Caroline and Syd have a meaningful conversation with Chief of Police in Mt. Lebanon, Aaron Lauth, and Dr. Scanlon, Clinical Director, at Outreach Teen and Family Services. They discuss the interactions between those in mental health crises and law enforcement. Throughout the episode, they share their ideas about what can be done to create healthy partnerships to best support people living in the community.
Directed and produced by: Maggie Zangara

Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
The Keys to Financial Literacy
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Caroline and Syd sit down to discuss financial literacy with Mike Dempe, retired chief financial officer, and Stephanie Enedy, office manager, at Northwest Bank in Mt. Lebanon. Caroline and Syd navigate finances as a teen, and tips to help save money now and set them up for financial success in their futures.
Directed and produced by: Maggie Zangara

Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Normal Emotions or Something More?
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Caroline and Syd discuss navigating between normal teenage feelings and when it may be in someone's best interest to seek professional help with Rachel, a Mt. Lebanon resident and retired behavioral specialist. The episode offers valuable information on referral resources and how to have meaningful conversations around mental health.
Directed and produced by: Maggie Zangara

Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Fresh Perspective on Peer Pressure
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Caroline and Syd host one of their best friends, Maddy, to share their unique perspectives on peer pressure. They reflect on what they learned in school as well as their own experiences in the real world.
Directed and produced by: Maggie Zangara

Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Teaching and Learning Throughout Covid-19
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Caroline and Syd discuss the challenges and shining moments that students and teachers are experiencing as they navigate teaching and learning throughout Covid-19.
Directed and produced by: Maggie Zangara