In the United States, anxiety has become rampant. At the end of 2018, national surveys showed that 40% of people have experienced more anxiety in the past year than the year prior. Unfortunately, mental health is rarely discussed in academic or social settings. As a high school student, I see the impact that anxiety has on my generation. I believe it is a subject that requires immediate attention. I began this podcast to speak with mental health specialists, authors, and educators about this issue. Thank you for listening