Episode 21: Unleashing the Power Within: Healthy Native Youth's Mission to Empower Native Teens for a Vibrant and Joyful Future

About This Episode In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Michelle Singer and Taylor Dean from Healthy Native Youth, an organization dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of Native youth through culturally responsive education and resources. Join us as we delve into the challenges faced by Native teenagers, the unique initiatives offered by Healthy Native Youth, and how the mental health community can better support Native youth. Michelle and Taylor bring their expertise and experiences to the table, shedding light on important topics surrounding the mental, emotional, and spiritual health of Native youth. About Our Guest Healthy Native Youth is an organization that promotes the health and well-being of Native youth through culturally responsive education and resources. Their mission is to provide access to accurate information and support for Native youth on various topics, including sexual health, mental health, substance abuse prevention, and healthy relationships. They partner with Native communities to develop and implement culturally appropriate curricula and training programs that support young people's physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Healthy Native Youth produces resources for Native teens and caring adults, including online educational materials, training workshops, and community-based outreach initiatives. About BeMe BeMe is a mobile mental health platform — made for and With Teens In Mind™ — to improve teen well-being by bringing together the best aspects of social, gaming, streaming engagement, human coaching, and clinical care. Our Host Dr. Neha Chaudhary, BeMe Health Producer Derek E. Baird, Chief Youth Officer, BeMe Health Date of Recording March 31, 2023 Closed Captions are auto-generated | The BeingMe podcast is a BeMe Studios Production. All rights reserved. © BeMe, Inc 2023