Youth MOVE Nevada

In this episode, Brenna is joined by Chloe, Noel, and Naveah from Northeast Career and Technical Academy to talk about a student‑led initiative they created to promote mental wellness among their peers. Together, they share what inspired the initiative, how students responded, and why creating safe, approachable spaces for mental health conversations matters.Follow them on Instagram @m3ntal.h3alth.matt3r5 to stay up to date on future plans!

Tune in as Ashby and Brenna sit down with Maggie Adams for an honest and inspiring conversation about Tourette syndrome. What it is, how we can better understand it, and the powerful messages Maggie shares from her own experience. Learn more here: Tourette Association of America

In this episode, we’re joined by Sophia Booth to talk about volunteerism and youth leadership. Sophia shares her involvement with Nevada Volunteers Youth Empowerment and Girls Together Inc. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about civic engagement and empowering young people!Find out more about NVYE by checking out their social media: https://www.instagram.com/nvvolunteersyouth?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Brenna sits down with Abbey Bernhardt, the youth representative for the Rural Nevada Children’s Mental Health Consortium, to explore the unique challenges young people face in rural areas when accessing mental health services. Abbey shares her lived experience with mental health, discusses the gaps in care and barriers to support, and highlights the changes needed to create a better future for youth mental health in rural communities.

Tune in to our latest episode as Brenna and Ashby sit down with Madeline Fisher to explore what safe spaces mean to young people and hear her powerful lived experience.

On this episode Brenna and Ashby sit down with Amdyn Owen to have a conversation about Type One Diabetes, aiming to raise awareness, address common stigmas, and explore ways everyone can learn more about the condition. You can find more information on the American Diabetes Association website. About Diabetes | ADA

It's Bullying Prevention Month! Brenna and Ashby sit down with Hanna, an inspiring singer passionate for speaking up about prevention and mental health. We talk about how we can all take action to stop bullying and spread kindness. Follow Hanna on Instagram @hanna.aschenaki to keep up with her music and to see how she’s using her voice for change.

Brenna and Ashby chat with Malik Jayy about his journey with mental health and how music became his outlet for expression. This episode is full of real talk and inspiration, you don’t want to miss it! Find him on all platforms @malikjayy2x

Ashby and Brenna sit down with Sammie and Jeremiah, teens from Hope Means Nevada, for an honest conversation about suicide prevention, breaking the stigma, and the importance of always reminding people that hope is real and within reach. Tune in and remember, if you or someone you know is struggling, call, text or chat 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

In this episode we are joined by Avery and Amielle from the Hope Means Nevada Teen Network. Join us as we explore an important conversation about suicide prevention and why it matters for young people. We’ll leave you with uplifting and inspiring messages to carry with you. We want you to know that you are LOVED. You are NEEDED. And remember, YOU ARE NOT ALONE.If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, call, text or chat 988 for 24/7 support. 988 Lifeline Chat - 988 Lifeline

It’s that time again! Backpacks, new classes, and all the first-day jitters! In this episode, we talk about what it’s like heading back to school, how to get organized, and where to find helpful resources. We also share tips on taking care of yourself during the school year, from managing stress to building healthy habits. Whether you're starting high school, college, or just feeling those first-day nerves, this episode is here to help you feel ready and supported.

In this episode, Ashby and Brenna step out from behind the mic to share more about their own lived experiences and what drives their passion for youth mental health. They also dive into what Youth MOVE Nevada is, why it matters, and how you can get involved in making a difference!

Our hosts, Brenna and Ashby, sit down with Isabella from the Black Youth Mental Health Project for an inspiring conversation about creating meaningful change. Together, they highlight the importance of youth voice as Isabella shares her experience at the most recent legislative session. She gives practical examples of how to speak out and also take care of your mental health.

In honor of Minority Mental Health Month, Brenna and Ashby sit down with special guests DH and S’ven from the Black Youth Mental Health Project for an honest conversation about the unique experiences young Black men face when it comes to navigating mental health. Together, they explore the challenges, the resilience, and what we can all do to better recognize and support these lived experiences.

Brenna sits down with Alyssa Hill from the Washoe County Teen Mental Health Leadership Program to talk about her lived experience with mental health, her journey through a treatment center, and some powerful strategies for anyone who might be struggling with their mental health. It’s a real and inspiring conversation you won’t want to miss.

Our host, Brenna, sits down with Jazzy, Eva, and Coral from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada for an inspiring conversation about their bullying prevention initiative. Together, they dive into the importance of standing up to bullying, share personal stories of resilience, and offer thoughtful advice for anyone currently experiencing bullying. They also open up about how they care for their mental health.

This episode in our Voices for Change series, Brenna chats with Steven Burlingham Jr. from the Washoe County Teen Mental Health Leadership Program about what it's like navigating mental health as a student athlete, why he believes youth voices are essential in shaping mental health conversations, and the personal strategies he uses to care for his own well-being. He also leaves a powerful message for any young person who might be struggling right now.

Continuing with our Voices for Change series, Brenna sits down with Raghav Bhalla, from the Washoe County Teen Mental Health Leadership Program. They dive into a powerful conversation about why it is important for youth to be involved in conversations around mental health, and Raghav shares his experiences as a student athlete and how he takes care of his own mental wellbeing.

In this episode, Brenna and Ryley dive into Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) and Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) to help youth understand their options for career exploration, job training, and workplace readiness. Learn who qualifies, what services are available, and how to advocate for yourself to access the support you need for a successful future! To learn more about Nevada’s VR and Pre-ETS programs, visit: Home - VR Nevada

This is the first episode in our Voices for Change series on the Youth MOVE Nevada podcast. Hosts Ryley and Brenna sit down with Mujtaba Shahzad, the founder of BrainSoul. They dive into a powerful conversation about youth mental health, youth advocacy, the critical importance of mental health awareness, and the mission behind BrainSoul.

Description: In this episode, Youth MOVE Nevada sits down with Sebastian Rios and Kyle Allen from the Nevada Youth Legislature to discuss the legislative process, how young people can participate in it, and what their peers should know about making their voices heard. They’ll also share advice for youth looking to create change in their communities and highlight the importance of youth advocacy in driving change.

Join Ryley and Brenna as they explore the topic of system of care. They will define system of care, explain the benefits, and dive deeper into one of its core values—youth-guided—and discuss why it is crucial for youth to play an active role in shaping the services and supports they engage with.

In this episode, Brenna and Ryley explore voting rights in Nevada, highlighting the importance of civic engagement and youth activism. They examine key aspects of policymaking that affect our democracy. Tune in to learn how these issues shape our communities and why your voice is crucial in the political process.

In this episode, Ryley and Brenna discuss bullying prevention, including recent changes to Nevada laws regarding bullying and how to report bullying through SafeVoice Nevada.

In this episode, Brenna and Ryley sit down with Abby and Maile from Coronado High School's Hope Squad to talk about their experiences with clubs and extracurricular activities at school.

In this episode, Brenna and Ryley sit down with Roberta Miranda-Alfonzo and Jill Manit from BeHere Nevada to talk about careers in behavioral health. Listen along as they discuss the diversity of career options, provider shortages, and tips for overcoming barriers to working in this field.

In this episode, Brenna and Ryley sit down with Dr. Jose Cucalon Calderon to discuss what health equity is and how you can advocate for yourself in a healthcare setting.

In honor of Children's Mental Health Acceptance Week and Mental Health Awareness Month, Ryley sat down with Alison Lund of Clark County School District and Megan Evans from Washoe County School District to discuss how schools are supporting youth mental health in Nevada.

In this episode, Ryley sits down with Ella, Cooper, and Grace from Hope Means Nevada to discuss connectedness. They explore what connectedness means to them and ways that youth can build authentic relationships with their peers.

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Ryley sat down with Danna Mirviss from PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center to discuss what cyberbullying is, why it is so harmful, and what youth can do if they are experiencing cyberbullying or see it happening. If you are experiencing cyberbullying, here are some other resources to check out: Cyberbullying Research Center - How to Identify, Prevent, and Respond PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center Safe-Allies - Nevada PEP (nvpep.org)

September is National Suicide Prevention Month and Youth MOVE Nevada Mentor, Ryley Harris, sat down with Emma White. Emma is the founder of LifeIsWorthIt.org which launched in 2020 to help break down the stigmas surrounding mental health and provide resources for those struggling with the campaign #ItsNotOKbutItWillBe. In this episode, Ryley and Emma talk about facts, stigma, lived experience and more to help raise awareness around suicide prevention and mental health. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to someone you trust for help. Life IS worth it! LifeIsWorthIt.org https://988lifeline.org/promote-national-suicide-prevention-month/

Recently, the US Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, issued an advisory on the implications of social media on youth mental health. On this episode, Youth MOVE Nevada sits down with Richard Egan from the Nevada Office of Suicide Prevention to discuss the advisory and the good side and not so good side of social media. Social Media and Youth Mental Health - The U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory: https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/sg-youth-mental-health-social-media-advisory.pdf SafeVoice Nevada: http://safevoicenv.org/ Nevada Teen Peer Support Text Line: https://namiwesternnevada.org/resources/nevada-teen-peer-support-text-line/ 988: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988/faqs Children's Mobile Crisis Response Team: https://www.knowcrisis.com/ Nevada Office of Suicide Prevention: https://suicideprevention.nv.gov/

On Juneteenth, Ryley and Jude sat down to have a conversation about the intersectionality of race, historical trauma and mental health with Lori Kearse. Lori was kind enough to share some insight to help our listeners and Youth MOVErs learn more about the impacts of our collective history and why it's important to have these conversations not just one day a year, but everyday.

Mental Health Acceptance? What does it mean and how is it different from awareness? Our Youth MOVErs, Cait, Daniel, Jude & Ryley, sat down this month to discuss why it's important to move beyond awareness to acceptance and ACTION. https://nvpep.org/cmha2023_swagbag/

Youth MOVE Nevada is joined by special guest, Alex Cherup who is the Assistant Litigation Director with Nevada Legal Services. In this episode, Youth MOVE Nevada and Alex talk about Supported Decision Making and how it differs from Guardianship. For more information about Supported Decision Making in Nevada https://sdmnevada.org/. Nevada Legal Services

This month, Youth MOVE Nevada is joined by Carrisa Tashiro, an attorney with the Nevada Disability Advocacy and Law Center (NDALC), to discuss the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision on Olmstead vs. L.C. The Olmstead Decision is still important today and they discuss the history being the Olmstead Decision, what it means now, and how youth can be the "change agents" in bringing awareness around Olmstead! NDALC Olmstead vs. L.C.: History & Current Status Nevada Behavioral Health Strategic (Olmstead) Plan Summary Nevada Behavioral Health (Olmstead) Strategic Plan

Youth MOVE Nevada really believes that youth voice is critical to improving the systems that serve youth.  We know that our lived experiences are important to share and this month we are joined by a lobbyist from Belz & Case Government Affairs, Lea Case.  Chatting with Lea about the importance of advocacy and lived experience really reminded us that our voices really ARE important.  And we hope that you will be inspired to advocate, whether that's self-advocacy or advocating for change at a system or even (dare we say?) at a Legislative level!

In this episode, the Youth MOVErs sit down with Jackie Harris, MFT, LADC and talk about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD.  They talk about what it is, what it looks like, things that might help, and share lots of lived experience in the process.  If you have ADHD or know someone who does, this episode is for you!

September is Self Care Awareness Month and the Youth MOVErs sat down to talk about self care and how it's not always as easy as you might think!  But they have tips and strategies to share to help make self-care doable!

In this episode, Ryley and Greyson discuss the stress that sometimes accompanies going back to school, and share their own lived experience and ways to combat the anxiety.

This month our Youth MOVE Nevada team celebrated Bebe Moore Campbell’s Minority Mental Health Awareness Month and is joined by our special guest, Kwame Bell with Nevada Legal Services, to discuss why it’s important to recognize and acknowledge the unique struggles that the BIPOC community has in relation to mental health. 

Percy Neavez from the Center joins Youth MOVE Nevada to discuss Pride Month and the goals of increasing awareness of LGBTQIA+ strengths and needs.  This episode explores the diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community and the significance of PRIDE month. The Center www.thecenterlv.org

The Youth MOVE Nevada team explores May as Children's Mental Health Acceptance Month and talks about the shift from awareness to acceptance. They talk about turning acceptance into action and talk about resources that Youth MOVE Nevada has created for this month.  

Youth MOVE Nevada sits down with Bianca McCall, a retired women's basketball player and a licensed clinical therapist, to define and talk about the value of lived experience. Lived experience drives the work that Youth MOVE Nevada does and it has an influence on youth perspectives and life; this episode hopes to inspire and encourage youth with lived experience. To learn more about Reach In Now, a social-health network that offers a non-judgmental safe space to talk about mental health and connect with individuals, groups, and resources when you need it, visit www.reachinnow.com.

Youth MOVE Nevada is joined by Nevada Legal Services to discuss the importance of March being developmental disability awareness month and the goal of increasing awareness, promoting inclusion, and celebrating individuals with disabilities. This episode explores how disabilities are defined, specific laws related to disabilities, and what motivates these experts in the work that they do. 

Lexie, Ryley, and Daniel have a robust conversation about stress and self-care. They talk about the relationship between stress and self-care and the benefits that self-care brings to your mental health and physical health. Listen to their lived experience and learn simple ways you can start your journey of self-care. 

In the first episode of the 2022 year, Ryley, Lexie, and Daniel explain how youth can be engaged, be heard, and make a difference by taking part in Youth MOVE Nevada. They let their mantra guide the conversation and talk in-depth about authentic youth voice and youth involvement. They are hoping to see some new faces at their weekly peer-led virtual meetings, so if you want to be part of the fun register by visiting this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMc1wRxbtAccLLqMcT4JPpWg2Xw6G9GEpJAffPMG517za9cg/viewform.

In this episode, the Youth MOVE Nevada team is joined by expert Michelle Sandoval, a rural Nevada youth program coordinator. She shares tips and resources for youth to make it through the holidays while Lexie, Ryley, and Daniel share their lived experience and normalize mental health through the holidays. The holidays aren't always happy, and Youth MOVE Nevada wants you to know that you're NOT alone!

Ryley, Lexie, and Daniel are joined by a Youth MOVE Nevada member who wants to reflect on the connection between practicing gratitude and mental health. The Youth MOVE Nevada team has a conversation on the benefits of thankfulness, the purpose that thankfulness serves, and ways to practice being thankful. Listen to their lived experience while enjoying a light-hearted conversation. 

October is National Bullying Prevention Month so Ryley, Lexie, and Daniel talk about bullying and take it a step further by bringing in a guest that can offer expertise on the topic of bullying in schools. They have an insightful conversation with Dana Walburn, a licensed clinical social worker who works with the Nevada Department of Education in the office for safe and respectful learning environments. Learn more about school resources youth can utilize if they experience bullying and hear more about youth rights in bullying situations.