Co-Design Research Study Elevating Youth Voice and Building Trust with Schools with Dr. Leah Teeters

In this episode of Healthy Mind Science, Dr. Leah Teeters discusses her work which focuses on bridging the gap between research and practice in education. The conversation explores the importance of community involvement and co-designed research and the innovative Circles de Confianza study, which uses storytelling to enhance trust and belonging in schools. Dr. Teeters emphasizes the need for educators to include student voices in the decision-making process and highlights practical takeaways for parents and educators to support youth mental health and well-being. Takeaways The importance of translating research into practical applications for educators. Building emotional resilience in young people is crucial. Community involvement enhances educational practices. Students' voices are essential in shaping educational policies. Trust and belonging are foundational for student well-being. Storytelling can be a powerful tool for engagement. High expectations from educators positively impact students. To read the study: Teeters, L. P., Trejo, B., Gleason, E., Zigarelli, J. C., Shedro, M., Alvarez, A., & Schultz, K. (2022). Circles de Confianza: Promoting the Well-being of Latine Youth via Multimodal Testimonio. Journal of Latinos and Education, 22(5), 2151–2163. https://doi.org/10.1080/15348431.2022... Follow the Center for Healthy Mind and Mood on LinkedIn to stay up to date on the latest podcasts and research promoting emotional resilience and healthy mood in young people. Check out the Center for Healthy Mind Science website Connect with Dr. Leah Teeters & Dr. Alicia Sepulveda on LinkedIn