HOPEfull Conversations with Kari Eckert

When singer-songwriter Jordan Lally lost his father to suicide, he knew he could no longer hide his own struggles with anxiety & depression. It was time for him and his bandmates in Big Infinite to g…

For the athletes whose identity is wrapped up in the sport they play, their self-worth can become linked to their performance. They may feel pressured to keep playing long past the time they stop enj…

Trigger Warning:  Suicide and Suicidal Ideation

Ups + Downs is a film by freeski athlete Drew Petersen which chronicles his battle with his mental health.  Drew has a lifelong struggle with PTSD, bipo…

Joining me today is Tim Parent.  Tim lives in upstate New York with his son and his motorcycle. He is the cohost of a weekly podcast, Above Ground Podcast. He relies on music daily and is passionate …

Joining me today is Lila Paton, a senior in high school, Robbie’s Hope Intern, and producer of HOPEfull Conversations.  We have asked our Robbie’s Hope Ambassadors and followers to send in their anon…

The holidays can be an especially hard time for people to maintain their mental health. Many people go through short periods of time where they feel sad or not like their usual selves. Sometimes, the…

A certain level of stress is normal. And positive stress responses from events such as changing schools and meeting new friends can actually help students learn and grow. But when exposed to repeated…

Many mental health conditions, including depression, substance use disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and even suicidal ideation, are more common among first responders and veterans. Bo…

Entering adulthood can be an emotional time, but sometimes the ups and downs can mean something more. Millions of young adults are living with a mental or substance use disorder and many either do no…

Twelve and a half years old. That’s the average age at which a child opens a social media account. Growing research finds that the more time spent on social media, the more likely a person will exper…

A recent article in Forbes by Mark Perna wrote about how the pandemic has inspired Gen Z to rethink their education, career and future.  Often called Generation Resilient, they are entering into a po…

A recent article in Mental Health Weekly by Dr. Caroline Carney outlined the challenges youth face today and the impact that COVID has had on their mental health.  We still do not have full data deta…

A recent NCAA study revealed that rates of mental exhaustion, anxiety, and depression continue to rise among student-athletes.  When responding to mental health support questions, 69% of women's spor…

According to the CDC, in 2021, more than a third (37%) of high school students reported they experienced poor mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, and 44% reported they persistently felt sad o…

Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among teens in the U.S. and the number one cause in Colorado, where Robbie’s Hope began. But what’s more staggering than the statistics is that there isn’…