Say Hello Save a Life - A Podcast About Teenage Mental Health, Depression And Suicide

Apr 02 2024 25 ep. 10 mins 10

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Welcome to the Say Hello Save a life podcast hosted by JJs Hello Foundation. This podcast will help you navigate the signs of teenage depression and suicide the 2nd leading cause of death for our children in the United States. After losing their 12 year old son JJ to suicide in 2016 founders Michelle and Josh Anderson made it their mission to help educate the community about teenage depression and suicide. Join them on the journey of recovery and their work to help others today. Want to be a guest on the show. Email us [email protected] www.hellofund.org

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Episode 1 - Season 5 - 5 things your teen wants you to know

Apr 02 2024 7 mins

1. We don’t want you to fix us. We want you to listen. 2. Mental health isn’t a phase that we are going to snap out of. Trust us when we say we need help. ....

Episode 2 - Season 4 - 2023 Update

Jul 30 2023 9 mins

An update of where we have been, what’s going on and where we are going.

Episode 1 - Season 4 - 10 things I wish my parents knew about my depression

Feb 08 2023 12 mins

1. I feel so guilty for hurting you and being a “problem.” I’ve seen the pain on your face. I know I’ve hurt you, and I know I’ve caused you extra work and stress. I sometimes feel guilty and selfish for being depressed. Just remind me you love me and that even if I create extra problems for you, I’m worth it. 2. Sometimes I don’t know what’s wrong. Feeling down can

Episode 3 - Season 3 - September 1st 2022 - A Letter from a father and suicide loss survivor

Sep 01 2022 6 mins

In today's episode, I will read a letter written following the loss of our son JJ to suicide. A letter from a father and suicide survivor JJ was my first child. He wasn’t your typical 12 year old. He was smart, energetic, goofy. A straight-A student who was heavily involved in school activities being in school leadership, involved in school dances and assemblies. He was an avid s

Episode 2 - Season 3 - Steps to take after a teen suicide attempt

Aug 14 2022 9 mins

1. Understand the Treatment Plan 2. Avoid Unhelpful Reactions 3. Handle Your Teen’s School 4. Keep Your House Safe 5. Encourage Healthy Lifestyle Choices 6. Warning Signs of Another Teen Suicide Attempt 7. Get Counseling for Yourself We hope you found this information helpful. If you need more information about teenage depression, suicide or suicide loss please visit www.he

Episode 1 - Season 3 - How teens who are struggling with their mental health can help themselves and others

Jun 25 2022 9 mins

How to help themselves 1. Asking for help when dealing with a mental health issue is a sign of strength. 2. Living a healthy lifestyle helps keep your mind balanced. 3. You have power. 4. There are tons of different coping skills for managing mental health. 5. Surrounding yourself with people that are healthy for you makes the recovery process smoother. How to help others 1. Teens

Episode 5 - Season 2 - Having the How-you-doing? conversation with your teen

Sep 02 2021 11 mins

Here are four things to keep in mind when having that ‘how-you-doing?’ conversation with your teen and to show that you are always there for them. 1. Encourage them to share their feelings 2. Take the time to support them 3. Work through conflict together 4. Care for yourself

Episode 4 - Season 2 - Teenage Anxiety and tools to help

Aug 01 2021 24 mins

Key Points to think about when discussing teenage anxiety Emotions have three parts: thoughts, physical feelings, and behaviors. These parts are interconnected, and any of those parts can be a trigger that starts the anxiety cycle. Anxiety, like all emotions, can be adaptive. It protects us from harm in dangerous situations. But, sometimes, the system goes off in the absence of

Episode 3 - Season 2 - The Male Perspective – Differences Of Depression Symptoms In Men

Jun 18 2021 16 mins

Why don’t men talk about mental health? Societal expectations and traditional gender roles play a role in why men are less likely to discuss or seek help for their mental health problems. We know that gender stereotypes about women – the idea they should behave or look a certain way, for example – can be damaging to them. But it’s important to understand that men can be dam

Episode 2 - Season 2 - Where we have been and where we are going

May 24 2021 12 mins

I know I know it's been a while but we are back and look forward to talking to you all more. May 25th we will be presenting the Smedberg Leadership award to 11 deserving middle school students May 26th JJ would be graduating from Sheldon High School Class of 2021 My own mental health struggles and how I need to do better for myself and for everyone around me.