Failing Forward

Welcome to Failing Forward with Ados, a limited-run series hosted by Indian Hills High School senior Annie Schumann. On this episode, Annie interviews Dr. Maria Espinola, a UC Health clinician, about mental health and social media use among teens and young adults. Maria specializes in trauma psychology and has a YouTube channel where she shares videos in English and Spanish. Her videos include mental health tips and advice on how to create healthy routines to improve mental wellness. On this episode, she discusses the positive and negatives of social media and explains several grounding practices to use if you're feeling anxious. Show Notes: - If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, free and confidential help is available 24/7 through the following support lines: - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) - Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 - Trevor Lifeline for LGBT Youth: 1-866-488-7386 - SAMHSA National Helplife for treatment referrals: 1-