Teens Tap In
Teens Tap In
Outreach Teen and Family Services
Our Youth-Led Podcast gives our community‘s youth a voice when discussing mental health topics and other timely issues that our teens address each and every day.
”Chew it up and spit it out” - Practical tips for social media use
Caroline and guest host, Maddy, sit down with Ryan Klingensmith, Founder of ‘Shape the Sky' to share and discuss social media regarding the mental health sphere. The episode is full of relatable takeaways for both teens and parents!  Directed and produced by: Maggie Zangara
Apr 21, 2022
39 min
Happiness Half Hour
Caroline and guest host, Jordan, debunk happiness misconceptions with Dr. Bruce Wright, Director of the Department of Psychiatry at St. Clair Health. The episode explores what can help people feel genuinely happy, and it may not be what you'd expect... listen to find out! Directed and produced by: Maggie Zangara
Mar 17, 2022
30 min
Community Policing and Mental Health Concerns
Caroline and Syd have a meaningful conversation with Chief of Police in Mt. Lebanon, Aaron Lauth, and Dr. Scanlon, Clinical Director, at Outreach Teen and Family Services. They discuss the interactions between those in mental health crises and law enforcement. Throughout the episode, they share their ideas about what can be done to create healthy partnerships to best support people living in the community.  Directed and produced by: Maggie Zangara
Feb 17, 2022
33 min
The Keys to Financial Literacy
Caroline and Syd sit down to discuss financial literacy with Mike Dempe, retired chief financial officer, and Stephanie Enedy, office manager, at Northwest Bank in Mt. Lebanon. Caroline and Syd navigate finances as a teen, and tips to help save money now and set them up for financial success in their futures. Directed and produced by: Maggie Zangara
Jan 19, 2022
35 min
Normal Emotions or Something More?
Caroline and Syd discuss navigating between normal teenage feelings and when it may be in someone's best interest to seek professional help with Rachel, a Mt. Lebanon resident and retired behavioral specialist. The episode offers valuable information on referral resources and how to have meaningful conversations around mental health.  Directed and produced by: Maggie Zangara
Dec 16, 2021
28 min
Fresh Perspective on Peer Pressure
Caroline and Syd host one of their best friends, Maddy, to share their unique perspectives on peer pressure. They reflect on what they learned in school as well as their own experiences in the real world.  Directed and produced by: Maggie Zangara
Nov 17, 2021
29 min
Teaching and Learning Throughout Covid-19
Caroline and Syd discuss the challenges and shining moments that students and teachers are experiencing as they navigate teaching and learning throughout Covid-19. Directed and produced by: Maggie Zangara
Oct 20, 2021
47 min