Gen Z Mental Health Crisis, Drug Accessibility, Drunk Driving, Peer Pressure, Regrets, Rehab | EP 57

Join us in episode 57 of the "F the Stigma" podcast with host Laisha Martinez, created in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, as she welcomes longtime friends Roman and Aidan for an in-depth discussion on the youth mental health and addiction crisis. Together, they tackle pressing issues such as the severe lack of mental health resources in schools, the urgent need for reform in treatment centers, and the daunting struggles faced by high school students dealing with mental health challenges and addiction. The conversation also sheds light on the alarming accessibility of drugs within the American school system, painting a comprehensive picture of the obstacles young people face today. Tune in for an eye-opening dialogue that aims to spark change and promote awareness. Episode Highlights | Intro - 0:00Addiction in High school - 3:58Our Future - 10:55Youth Addiction & Peer Pressure - 14:46Treatment - 22:57Regrets - 27:50 Reform - 29:31Mental Health Awareness Month / Lack of Resources in Colleges - 35:36 Dating in 2024 - 43:25 F The Stigma - 47:27 FTS PODCAST LINKS : Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/46dw6sl5t344p6PlBcykb3?si=35349a057d564bac Apple Podcast | https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f-ck-the-stigma/id1691599224 Google Podcast | https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kZWRmNTkyNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Fuck the Stigma is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that believes people shouldn’t be judged or labeled based on their mental health status. Whether you are struggling with an addiction or have been taking meds for a diagnosis, our community doesn’t judge and seeks to collectively end the stigma around mental health. Our mission is to normalize mental health and mental illness as widespread, treatable, and acceptable. We do this by providing useful resources, improving access to services for those who need help, sharing stories, and building a community of young people who all agree… #fthestigma #fuckthestigma #fts FOLLOW F THE STIGMA: FTS WEBSITE | https://fthestigma.com/ INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/fukthestigma TWITTER | https://twitter.com/fuck_thestigma TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@fthestigma FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/FTStigma APPLE PODCAST | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fck-the-stigma/id1691599224 SPOTIFY PODCAST | https://open.spotify.com/show/46dw6sl5t344p6PlBcykb3 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE ! | https://www.youtube.com/@fthestigma