Student Voices: Tyler Powderly & Nipun Goel on Navigating Stress and Mental Health
Our joint goal, through the substance abuse task force, the school committee, through safe coalition, is to provide more supports for you. That are what I call handles that you can grab onto safety lines that you guys can grab should you need help.
What happens when two high school students sit down to discuss the realities of student life? In this episode of SAFE Radio, hosts Anne Bergen and Jim Derick chat with Franklin High School students Tyler Powderly and Nipun Goel about the pressures young people face today. From the looming stress of college admissions to the pervasive influence of social media, Tyler and Nipun open up about the mental health challenges they and their peers encounter daily.
They don't just highlight the problems, though; they also talk about the importance of support systems and how finding a safety net can make all the difference. Tyler shares, 'Our joint goal, through the substance abuse task force, the school committee, through SAFE Coalition, is to provide more supports for you'. This episode is a must-listen for anyone wanting to understand the ups and downs of student life and how to navigate them with resilience and hope.