416. Alcohol: What You Don't Know
This program takes a hard-hitting look at alcohol use among teens and young adults.
419. Action! Not Apathy
This program spotlights young people who are making a difference locally and on the national scene.
427. Gun Violence: Live by the Gun, Die by the Gun
This episode profiles teens who have carried a gun and speak frankly about their reasons for doing so, as well the devastating implications this can have. The episode also features programs where teens are taking positive action to get guns out of their communities.
429. Depression: On the Edge
Left untreated, depression can lead to and be the underlying cause of eating disorders, substance abuse, sleep disorders, headaches and may even result in suicide--which is now the second leading cause of adolescent death.
431. Teen Immigrants
"In the Mix" profiles five teen immigrants from different races and countries to gain a deeper understanding of their motivation in coming to America and their aspirations for the future.
435. Financial Literacy: On the Money!
This special takes an in-depth look at what teens need to know about money including credit cards, and checking and savings accounts. Fellow teens share advice on how to create a budget that works.
436. Cliques: Behind the Labels
In the Mix explores the various cliques that exist in schools like the "popular irls," "skaters," "goths" and "floaters." Through understanding the people behind the labels, viewers discover they are individuals with a lot in common.
438. Sex: Everyone's Doin' It--Not!
This special is aimed at raising awareness among teens that not "everyone" is having sex and that you don't have to be sexually active to be popular or be in a loving relationship.
441. Soccer…Kickin’ Butts
Hosted by members of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer (Tiffeny Milbrett, Lorrie Fair, and Shannon MacMillan) this half-hour special encourages teens to pick up a soccer ball rather than a cigarette. Soccer stars from the Women’s and Men’s National teams, including Eddie Pope and Danielle Slaton talk about how their involvement with soccer helped them stand up to peer pressure to smoke. Experts explain how cigarettes, as well as second hand smoke, effect athletic performances.
446. Steroids
This program addresses the growing use of anabolic steroids by boys as well as girls, and reveals the dangers and misconceptions about steroids.
503.The New Normal: Dealing with Differences
Hosted by Jason Biggs (American Pie), this episode is a showcase of creative solutions devised by schools, groups and individuals to promote tolerance at a time when a growing number of Arab-Americans and Muslims find themselves victimized.
504. Self-Esteem: Building Strengths
This program helps teens develop self-esteem by focusing on physical, mental and emotional strengths.
703. Divorce and Stepfamilies: Breaking Apart/Coming Together
This unique program speaks to teenagers who have been impacted by divorce and teens in stepfamilies.
704. Self-Expression, Self-Esteem…Around the World
This program focuses on the importance of self-expression and mentoring as a way for teens to learn life skills, such as cooperation, communication, organization, time management, self-confidence and problem solving. Viewers see how teens in Canada, Turkey, China and Mexico express themselves in a variety of ways, including art, poetry, music and video. In Dallas, we follow students as they create Digital Stories on the topic of “Global Destiny” that they share on the Internet. The episode will encourage other young people to be creative and make a difference in their communities.
705. Fit for Life: Eat Smart and Exercise
In this program, teen reporters point out the dangers of an unhealthy lifestyle and help viewers make smart choices.
706. Love Shouldn’t Hurt: Recognizing Dating Violence
Dating violence is a serious problem affecting 1 in every 5 girls. This program features a yearly county-wide symposium to raise awareness and educate both sexes. Attended by nearly 300 diverse teens, the highlight is a group of peer educators who perform vignettes and then answer in character to questions raised by audience members who also give advice. It opens discussion among boys and girls on this critical issue.
801. Stop Bullying…Take A Stand!
Hosted by Erika Harold, Miss America 2003, herself a victim of severe harassment, this solution oriented program presents a comprehensive and multifaceted approach that includes peer educators in middle and high schools, principals, bystanders and former bullies. It also raises awareness about the various forms of bullying and harassment (physical, verbal, sexual), and addresses how to deal with the new trend of cyberbullying.
802. Find Your Voice
A group of teens take part in a unique after school training program that helps them tackle common communication fears and difficulties. Working with an experienced coach, they learn to listen, read aloud and take risks speaking in public and performing their own plays on stage. They not only gain valuable life skills, but also confidence.
901. Native American Teens: Who We Are
What's it like to be a young Native American today? Teens from throughout the U.S. share their stories in this special co-hosted by rap star and film actor Litefoot. The program features a champion lacrosse player from New York, a Grammy-nominated flute player from Idaho, and films made by teens in Alaska and Washington State. Young leaders also weigh in on common misconceptions and stereotypes about Native Americans; how they balance traditional culture with contemporary concerns; and their hopes for the future.
