Teens Tap In

”Navigating the pressures of life” - A conversation with Kaitlyn Campbell, our new Clinical Director

Get to know our new Clinical Director, Kaitlyn Campbell, LCSW as she joins co-hosts Sarah and Madeline from our Youth Advocacy Committee to discuss types of pressure and the keys to navigating pressure as a teen in today's society. 

- There is still time to apply to be a member of the YAC. Please visit Outreach's website and find the QR code to apply under the 'programs' tab under education.

Directed and produced by: Maggie Zangara

”Stigma needs to go ASAP”- Learning about the Youth Advocacy Committee

Welcome new Teens Tap In hosts, Madeline and Sarah, who sit down with YAC member, Amelia, to discuss Outreach Teen and Family Services new peer-to-peer resource known as the Youth Advocacy Committee (YAC). Listeners will hear inspiring stories about the members' personal mental health journeys, and learn how the committee will use their voices to promote mental health and wellness for their friends and peers in the community! 

- There is still time to apply to be a member on the YAC. Please visit Outreach's website and find the QR code to apply under the 'programs' tab under education.

Directed and produced by: Maggie Zangara

Day in the Life of a Counselor

Caroline and guest host, Maddy, sit down with Outreach Teen and Family Services counselors Julie McMullen and Maggie Zangara to explore what a typical day looks like and what the counseling profession is all about... Listen to find out more!

Directed and produced by: Maggie Zangara

The Inside Scoop: Going to College

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

Body Image- A Real Conversation

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

”Chew it up and spit it out” - Practical tips for social media use

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

Happiness Half Hour

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

Community Policing and Mental Health Concerns

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

The Keys to Financial Literacy

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

Normal Emotions or Something More?

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