Rawan Elbaba

Mar 5, 2024 | studentreportinglabs.org | Rawan Elbaba

The U.S. Surgeon General’s advice to his teenage self (Part 1)Teen mental health is one of the U.S. Surgeon General’s top priorities. In part one of two, Bree and James talk with the Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, about his mental health as a teenager and tips for combating loneliness and isolation. Click here for this episode’s transcript. Have a question or message for On Our Minds? Fill out this form.

Jan 12, 2024 | studentreportinglabs.org | Rawan Elbaba

SaulPaul is a 3x Grammy-nominated Austin-based singer/songwriter who works to spread hope, inspiration, and empowerment. After spending several early years in prison, SaulPaul’s grandmother taught him if he even has a little, he has enough to give back to others. SRL fellows interviewed him at Stinson Studios where he records, and youth who participate in his foundation.

Dec 26, 2023 | pbs.org | Becky Wandel |Rawan Elbaba |Marie Cusick

PBS NewsHour The addictive nature of social media doesn't just have parents, lawmakers and advocates worried. Last year, more than half of U.S. teens said it would be difficult to give up social media, including TikTok and YouTube. The latest episode of our Student Reporting Labs series "Moments of Truth" tells the story of one teen who faced this dilemma head-on with Instagram.

Feb 8, 2023 | pbs.org | Becky Wandel |Makenna Mead |Rawan Elbaba |Kevin Truong

David Morrill of Portland, Oregon, was involved in conspiracy theory communities online until a mental health crisis forced him to confront his beliefs. He talked with his father about how he found his way back to reality. Their conversation is part of our Student Reporting Labs series on misinformation, "Moments of Truth." Geoff Bennett: Tonight, our Student Reporting Labs team brings us another edition of Moments of Truth, a series that delves into the spread of misinformation.