SOMETHINGS

My team begged me not to post this podcast because it contains all of our secrets about how we get teens to engage nearly every day with our mental health platform. But the youth mental health crisis is too large of an issue to not spread these insights. If you want to 10x the engagement that you are getting with your teen and their mental health resources, watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eQ-y2gCM --- In this episode of the Self-Disclosed Podcast, I sat down with Nic Podesta from our product team. Nic has spent the last two years obsessing over the engagement model at Somethings and in this episode shares everything that he's learned about driving maximal engagement with teens in mental health products. Here are the top three takeaways from our discussion: 1️⃣ Meet teens where they're at and in the moment when they need. 2️⃣ Build meaningful connections by taking the time to actually invest in the relationship and the interests of teens. 3️⃣ Consistently engage teens with frequent touch points - you literally can't do too much. --- ❤️ Comment below and let me know what you've learned about getting teens to engage with their mental health resources --- Watch the full episode here: Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eQ-y2gCM Youtube: https://lnkd.in/euU7HRha Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eca95PdE #MentalHealth #TeenSupport #Youthmentalhealthcrisis

I’ve had WAY too many terrible experience with healthcare services/products recently. Literally experiences that I would rate 1/5 stars. We've been heads down grinding on making our experience the best possible mental health experience for teens and the results speak for themselves (see the 5 star ratings below). We should expect the same level of quality and satisfaction out of mental health services as we do out of any other product or service and I deeply believe that better experiences leads to better outcomes. It’s truly amazing what happens when you actually care and put in the work to make your experience great for users ⭐️ What's the last 5/5 healthcare experience that you had? looking for inspiration for how to keep the bar high 🙌🏼 #healthcare #mentalhealth

🎉 Exciting new hire alert!! I am so excited to welcome Andrey Ostrovsky, MD, FAAP to our team! Dr. Ostrovsky was previously the CMO of Medicaid and provides a wealth of experience both as a policy maker and as a Pediatrician himself. We are so excited to have Dr. Ostrovsky joining our team! Stay tuned for some high quality content with Dr. Ostrovsky soon 🤫

"A good parent would not have a child that attempts suicide…" This is a misconception that a film I saw last week, “After Your Child’s Suicide Attempt”, aims to challenge. It’s an incredibly powerful documentary that shares the harrowing stories of parents navigating the aftermath of their child’s suicide attempt, shedding light on an all-too-common yet rarely discussed experience. Thank you to Donna Lynn Taylor, MSN, RN for sharing this documentary with me 👏 — Having a teenager who attempts suicide is one of the most challenging experiences a parent can face. Unfortunately, it’s becoming increasingly common, with 1 in 10 adolescents attempting suicide today. This documentary showcases the struggles parents endure and offers invaluable insights. Here are a few key takeaways from the film: ❤️ 4 out of 5 teenagers will confide in their friends about suicidal thoughts before approaching an adult. 🥺 Teens often hide their struggles from their parents to avoid causing worry. At Somethings, we see this every day with the teens we support. Talking about suicidal ideation can be incredibly challenging for teens, but it’s crucial to normalize these conversations. Our clinical lead Nicole Lederman, LCSW always says, “it’s a small thing but creating a safe space for teens to share their most challenging feelings can make a significant difference.” And she’s right. It’s a common misconception that asking someone if they are thinking about hurting themselves increases the risk. In fact, the opposite is true. Asking can provide a crucial opportunity for them to open up, whether they are experiencing suicidal thoughts or not. I encourage you to watch this documentary and share it if suicide has impacted you or someone you know. Watch the documentary here: https://lnkd.in/gxK84MSd

1/10 teens attempted suicide last year... Here’s 10 other terrifying stats about GenZ mental health that will blow your mind 🤯 🗣️ 4/5 teens tell friends about suicidal thoughts before to telling an adult ❤️ 53% of teenage girls reported consistent depressive symptoms in the last year 🧢 28% of teen boys felt consistent depressive symptoms in the last year 🏳️🌈 65% of LGBTQIA+ felt consistent depressive symptoms in the last year 🚨 1/5 LGBTQIA+ students reported a suicide attempt in the last year 📲 Teens spend on average 4.8 hours per day on social media platforms. Over 50% spend at least 4 hours per say on social media platforms. ⏰ Boys spend significantly more time on youtube, while girls spend more time on TikTok. 👨👧 Teens report spending 1.8 hours less on social media per day if their parents restrict screen time compared to parents who do not. 🇺🇸30 States have pending legislation related to restrictions around social media. --- It’s hard to deny the link between social media and teen mental health. Regulators and parents seem to be waking up to this reality.

Gotta share your wins 🎉 Amazing seeing teens finally engaging with mental health support. Hear from one of our teens who's now been with her mentor for over 4 months after not feeling like therapy was right for her! “I’ve tried therapy before, and I never felt like my therapist was someone I could relate to or that understood me. I feel like [my mentor] has already helped me realize my worth and how I should’ve waste time with so-called friends who treat me horribly. The single most helpful thing I’ve gotten from my mentorship is having someone to talk to about my daily life and problems who understands me and won’t judge me.” - B, 14 And her parents are happy about it as well 🫡

**Full Time React Native Dev Opportunity at Somethings** We're seeking a Full Time React Native Developer to join us for a 3-6 month contract position to re-architect our mobile platform in service of a new pilot opportunity. This will be a high impact project where your code will drive direct impact for thousands of underserved teens. You will have lots of lateral ability to make architecture level decisions about the codebase and your code will be used and in production by mid-summer! At Somethings, our mission is to make mental health support accessible and integrated into the lives of 1 million teens. With this role, we are taking a major step towards formalizing and scaling the methodology of peer mentorship that has resonated with hundreds of teens thus far. This role is your chance to play a pivotal part in transforming mental health care for teens. Are you ready to impact the millions of teens who are struggling with their mental health? Reach out to me directly at [email protected]

🌟 Exciting Opportunity Alert at Somethings! 🌟 We're on the lookout for a dynamic Licensed Mental Health Professional to join our Founding team as our first Clinical Operations hire. In this role, you will help design and implement innovative methodologies to help our peer mentors empower teens to overcome anxiety, build self-confidence, and tackle other mental wellness challenges. In addition to working closely with our teens, you will be integral to the development of novel activities, tools, and content based pathways to help teens make progress towards their goals and feel their best. At Somethings, our mission is to make mental health support accessible and integrated into the lives of 1 million teens. With this role, we are taking a major step towards formalizing and scaling the methodology of peer mentorship that has resonated with hundreds of teens thus far. This role is your chance to play a pivotal part in transforming mental health care for teens. Are you ready to impact the millions of teens who are struggling with their mental health? Learn more and apply now below. Have any questions? Reach out to me directly at [email protected] https://lnkd.in/eQS6q6xK