The “D” Word
Hello and welcome to The “D” Word, a Gen-Z led podcast where I, Mia Wilson, speak with mental health experts, researchers, educators, and students to discuss topics surrounding teen mental health and well-being. At this critical time where youth depression and anxiety has skyrocketed, my mission is to showcase various perspectives while exploring actionable ways to end teen mental health struggles. Thanks for tuning in!
The “D” Word
S2E05: International Student Ben - Personal Growth and Resilience Through Multicultural Immersion
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Mia Wilson
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Season 2
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Episode 5
Ben is a high school senior who came to study in America from China at the age of 10 and has since lived with different host families of different cultures and backgrounds. Listen in as he talks about how gaining such varied perspectives early on in his life has taught him values of kindness, acceptance, and appreciation for others with different ideas, experiences, and beliefs.