Social media, academic stress and other crucial factors contribute to the adolescent mental health crisis in America. This episode explores the alarming rise of anxiety, depression, and suicide among teenagers, addressing causes of the crisis and exploring possible solutions. Meet families and teens affected by mental health disorders, as well as psychiatric experts calling for change.
Teen Mental Health and Suicide in Black Families On-Demand
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for teens in the U.S. While leaders acknowledge a teen mental health crisis, much discourse focuses on suicide as a white issue. Filmmakers Kalia Hunter (Dom) and Kallista Palapas (I’ll Be There) recount two young black lives cut short by suicide, and in doing so, compel communities to act. Available on-demand through 4/14/2027.
Our Time: Teen Mental Health and Suicide – Under the Wire & Surviving On-Demand
Two teen filmmakers tackle mental health and suicide as they search for healing in Under the Wire and Surviving. Available on-demand through 9/29/2026.
Show Must Go On: On-Demand
Four women show us a new way of looking at the years ahead and that it is never too late to reinvent yourself. Performing in front of sold-out audiences as the comedy musical act “Hot Stuff,” these ladies bring joy to others and one another. Against the backdrop of preparing for their final show, they reflect on their journey of discovering their independence and hidden talents. (Available on-demand until 9/30/25)
Young@Heart: Empowering Older Adults Panel Discussion On-Demand
Explore strategies for combating senior isolation with expert conversation featuring Bob Cilman (Director, Young@Heart), Greg Olsen (Director, New York State Office for the Aging), Shirley Stevens (Young@Heart Chorus Member), and Bei Wu, PhD, FGSA, FAAN (Hon.) (Dean’s Professor in Global Health and Vice Dean for Research, Rory Meyers College of Nursing, New York University).
Young@Heart’s 40th Anniversary Show On-Demand
This hour long Young @ Heart 40th Anniversary Show includes favorites from best performances.
Meet the world’s oldest rockers: the Young@Heart Chorus! They celebrate their 40th anniversary in concert with songs by Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, Lou Reed and more, and shine a light on members whose commitment to the performing trumps all.Available on-demand until 4/30/26
Young@Heart: Strong in Song On-Demand
This half-hour version of the hour long Young @ Heart 40th Annivesary Show spotlights some of the best performances.
Meet the world’s oldest rockers: the Young@Heart Chorus! They celebrate their 40th anniversary in concert with songs by Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, Lou Reed and more, and shine a light on members whose commitment to the performing trumps all.” Available on-demand until 4/30/26
Art + Medicine: Healthy Aging On-Demand
Exploring heathy aging with Drs. Jon Hallberg and Tseganesh Selameab through the 4M’s framework of Mobility, Mentation (more commonly thought of as mood and memory), Medication and What Matters to older adults, all with an artistic lens. This is a co-production with the Center for the Art of Medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School.