Mental Health, an Underlying Epidemic: What Brings You Hope?
October 1, 2020
The Portola Pioneer is the official news and culture podcast of the Portola Pilot, aiming to foster a sense of community and provide a unique storytelling medium to its listeners.
In the September episode, “Mental Health, an Underlying Epidemic: What Brings You Hope?” co-hosts Jaein Kim and Ryne Dunman discuss mental health, suicide prevention and the implications of social isolation on community wellness. Featuring Portola alumni Aliyah Davis about her journey with depression and anxiety, senior Stella park about Hope Squad and wellness coordinator Maureen Muir about the importance of reaching out and finding hope during these times.
Disclaimer: This episode of the Pioneer contains information regarding depression, anxiety and suicide. We advise listeners who may be triggered by these topics to refrain from listening and to join us again for the October episode instead.
Music Credit:
“Fight Song” Rachel Platten (instrumental)
“The Wisp Sings” Winter Aid (instrumental)
“To Build A Home” Cinematic Orchestra (instrumental; slowed down)
“Beautiful Relaxing Piano Music – Still” Ross Bugden
![Junior Joanna Peng utilizes a MacBook and iPad after school to work on assignments. One of Peng’s most used products is her iPad due to its versatility. Peng uses it as a computer using a magic keyboard and also uses it to draw and make calls. “Ive bought iPads since the first generation when it came out, [I’ve bought the] minis, and then I crashed [the iPad 3] under my table,” Peng said. “Its something that I continue to buy and continue to use most often in my life.”](https://portolapilot.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_5259-600x450.jpeg)
