How do Stark County's Student Mental Health Champions feel about mental health?

Welcome to the Health, Hope, and Happiness podcast—where we dive into the issues that matter most to our community’s well-being. I’m your host, and in today’s episode, we’re asking a big question: How do students feel about mental health?In this special edition, we turn the mic over to the real experts—our students. Led by Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health's Trauma-Informed Specialist Mary Kreitz, this honest and powerful panel discussion gives us a window into the lives of Stark County teens. From the pressures of academics, sports, and part-time jobs, to the mental toll of social media and cell phones, these students share what it's really like to grow up in a digital world—a world vastly different from the one their parents knew.You’ll hear firsthand how they navigate stress, cope with anxiety, and find moments of hope in the chaos. Their insight is raw, real, and more relevant than ever.