By the Numbers: A Public Health Podcast
By the Numbers is a public health podcast by the Polk County Health Department in Polk County, Iowa. In each episode of By the Numbers, we dig into a single health-related data point and talk about the bigger picture this data paints for those affected and for our communities. We’ll be joined by local experts to talk about topics like sexually transmitted infections, cancer rates, mental health, communicable diseases and more.
By the Numbers is hosted by Addie Olson, Public Health Communications Officer with the Polk County Health Department.
Listen to By the Numbers on your favorite podcast platform, or watch each episode on YouTube: youtube.com/@PolkCountyIowaGovt
By the Numbers: A Public Health Podcast
Part 2: Youth Mental Health with the PHC Student Advisory Council
In this special edition of By the Numbers: A Public Health Podcast, members of Primary Health Care’s Student Advisory Council host part two of a podcast takeover to discuss youth mental health and the stigma that so often surrounds it.
From the pressures of school and social media to the challenges of seeking help, these young leaders share their perspectives on what it’s really like to navigate mental health as a teen. They also talk about ways to break the stigma, support friends, and advocate for better resources.
Tune in for an honest and insightful conversation—because mental health matters. Enjoy the second episode of Health Ya! with the PHC Student Advisory Council.
