• The HV Sources of Strength Podcast
    May 3 2021
    Sources of Strength PodcastEpisode #0 - The HV Sources of Strength Podcast

    Sources of Strength is a best practice youth suicide prevention project that harnesses the power of peer social networks to encourage help seeking, change unhealthy norms, and break codes of silence and stigma around mental health.  The Sources of Strength Podcast focuses on our resilience and the strengths we all have in our lives.  It seeks to spread messages of hope, help, and strength throughout our school and community.

    If you, a friend, or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available.  Contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-237-TALK (8255) and suicidepreventionlifeline.org or the Crisis Textline by texting HOME to 741741.

    Music Credits:

    Intro and outro: Freeling by Lauren Duski

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    1 min
  • #Whathelpsus Sadness
    Apr 29 2021
    Sources of Strength PodcastEpisode #4 - #WhatHelpsUs - Sadness

    On this episode of the Sources of Strength Podcast, our hosts David, Elliot, and Ms. Tonelli discuss one of the big three emotions: sadness. They are joined by Mr. Tobin, an English and Special Education teacher at Central High School. Mr. Tobin and the hosts share personal stories of sadness, how to manage and endure, as well as the resilience that we all have to get through sad times. This episode is part of the #WhatHelpsUs campaign.

    Sources of Strength is a best practice youth suicide prevention project that harnesses the power of peer social networks to encourage help seeking, change unhealthy norms, and break codes of silence and stigma around mental health. The Sources of Strength Podcast focuses on our resilience and the strengths we all have in our lives. It seeks to spread messages of hope, help, and strength throughout our school and community.

    If you, a friend, or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available. Contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-237-TALK (8255) and suicidepreventionlifeline.org or the Crisis Textline by texting HOME to 741741.

    Check out the Sources of Strength website.Music Credits:

    Intro and outro: Freeling by Lauren Duski

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    31 mins
  • #Whathelpsus Anger
    Apr 29 2021
    Sources of Strength PodcastEpisode #3 - #WhatHelpsUs - Anger

    On this episode of the Sources of Strength Podcast, our hosts David and Ms. Tonelli discuss one of the big three emotions: anger. They interview Ms. Riley, the principal of Central High School regarding common causes of student anger, as well as ways to manage anger and to ensure that students are being heard. This episode is part of the #WhatHelpsUs campaign.

    Sources of Strength is a best practice youth suicide prevention project that harnesses the power of peer social networks to encourage help seeking, change unhealthy norms, and break codes of silence and stigma around mental health. The Sources of Strength Podcast focuses on our resilience and the strengths we all have in our lives. It seeks to spread messages of hope, help, and strength throughout our school and community.

    If you, a friend, or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available. Contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-237-TALK (8255) and suicidepreventionlifeline.org or the Crisis Textline by texting HOME to 741741.

    Check out the Sources of Strength website.Music Credits:

    Intro and outro: Freeling by Lauren Duski

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    24 mins
  • #Whathelpsus Anxiety and COVID
    Apr 29 2021
    Sources of Strength PodcastEpisode #2 - #WhatHelpsUs, Anxiety, and COVID

    On this episode of the HV Sources of Strength Podcast, our hosts Edison and Mr. Vena discuss launching the #WhatHelpsUs campaign as well as one of the big three emotions: anxiety. They discuss mental health, isolation, and school connection a year into the COVID-19 pandemic as well as COVID fatigue.

    Sources of Strength is a best practice youth suicide prevention project that harnesses the power of peer social networks to encourage help seeking, change unhealthy norms, and break codes of silence and stigma around mental health. The Sources of Strength Podcast focuses on our resilience and the strengths we all have in our lives. It seeks to spread messages of hope, help, and strength throughout our school and community.

    If you, a friend, or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available. Contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-237-TALK (8255) and suicidepreventionlifeline.org or the Crisis Textline by texting HOME to 741741.

    Check out the Sources of Strength website.Music Credits:

    Intro and outro: Freeling by Lauren Duski

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    24 mins
  • What is Sources of Strength?
    Apr 29 2021
    Sources of Strength PodcastEpisode #1 - What is Sources of Strength?

    On the inaugural episode of the HV Sources of Strength Podcast, our hosts David and Ms. Tonelli introduce the Sources of Strength program and interview Dr. Velderman, the leader of the program at Central High School. We discuss the Sources of Strength wheel, student mental health, and ways to build our strengths.

    Sources of Strength is a best practice youth suicide prevention project that harnesses the power of peer social networks to encourage help seeking, change unhealthy norms, and break codes of silence and stigma around mental health. The Sources of Strength Podcast focuses on our resilience and the strengths we all have in our lives. It seeks to spread messages of hope, help, and strength throughout our school and community.

    If you, a friend, or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available. Contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-237-TALK (8255) and suicidepreventionlifeline.org or the Crisis Textline by texting HOME to 741741.

    Music Credits:

    Intro and outro: Freeling by Lauren Duski

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    16 mins