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Three high school juniors talk about the emotional impact of social distancing and the abrupt end of Spring sports.

Bailey LeBoeuf Johnson is an Occupational Therapist in the state of Colorado, and an inspiring agent of change within the profession. Identifying a gap in mental health services, she created her own business to provide the best quality of care...

A dialogue on the stigmas faced by men in the military.

asking questions about political topics I chose

An interview with Kenneth Knox, age 42. Talks about his views on his life, family, abortion, and mental health.

My friend Anne Hermann has long had a passion for and involvement with the field of mental health services, particularly for older adults.

Audrey and I talk about my experience with moving across the country, going through bullying, and my mental health journey and how I feel like these things impacted how I present myself as a leader.

Leroy Harmon Jr talks about his experience with prostate cancer and the effects it has on him and the black community.

How to help young adults from the perspective of Healthy Transitions in New Mexico.

Ashley talks about growing up as Irish Twins (her sister), learning to be honest with herself and others, and the art of resiliency. Ashley, a self-proclaimed emotional sponge, gives us some life advice ("Forward is forward...") and talks about how...

I talk with my friend Millie about my personal struggles with mental health and my sexuality.

In this interview with Kelsie Tabolich, she discussed her time as president of the Active Minds club at Winona State University in Minnesota and her general experience as someone balancing both social life and academic pursuits. Kelsie is a nineteen-year-old...

My grandmother, a pharmacist describes her personal understanding of American healthcare as shaped by her life experiences.

MaryJo Rotella recently had been admitted into Brylin Mental Hospital and she shares her thoughts on mental illness and her time being there.

An interview between a student and a principal. Several questions about things that happen in school were explained so that students can get answers.

Andie’s (interviewer) sister Bailey (interviewee) shared her experiences and conflicts with the college curriculum. She explains the misconceptions she was taught to believe in high school, the fluctuation of her mood throughout the process of unenrolling, and a little bit...

One Small Step conversation partners Justin Berman (51) and Jessica Oski (57) talk about the people who have influenced and inspired them; who and what informs their political value system; and how to come alongside and support people in the...

My father and I decided to talk about his personal experiences with alcoholism and drugs, a story which has been important and informative to me for as long as I’ve known it, and that I wanted to share with other...

A reflection on life and family after a life altering diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder and anxiety.

Deborah Potter (52) shares a conversation with her daughter, Winona Bonnlander (23), about neurodivergence, Winona’s experiences in the school system, trauma, and about some of the people who were kind to Winona during that time.

I used to want to work in a mental hospital, and so I asked my grandma a couple questions. It still sounds like fun but it also sounds dangerous. I’m glad I talked with my grandma. My grandma also wants...

This interview is about life. Creative Arts therapist Shawn Dubin and her Earth conscious recycling niece Jennifer Mabley discuss their family, values, and life.

One Small Step partners Glenda Valentina (75) and Karen Roberts (66) sit down and have a conversation about bullying, gun violence, and several other issuance that impact many in todays society.

Riyaan talks about how he missed nature amid the COVID 19 and staying at home. He was home schooled for two months due to the pandemic and realized how important was the teacher's role in their education. He also tells...

One Small Step partners Elizabeth Cochran (49) and Melody Shaw (65) witness the ways in which politicians and the media strive to keep us divided and fighting each other, which is not what they see locally. They agree that it...