Episode 26: BeingMe Podcast: Kevin Love Fund's Impact on Teen Mental Health and Sports with Dr. Taiwo Alonge

BeingMe: A Teen Mental Health Podcast

About This Episode

Welcome to another episode of BeingMe: A Teen Mental Health Podcast. In this engaging conversation, we sit down with Sara Hann and Ellie Foster, the co-directors of education at the Kevin Love Fund, to delve into the critical intersection of teen mental health and sports. Join us as we explore the fund’s inspiring initiatives, the Summer Fellowship program, and valuable insights for the upcoming back-to-school season.

Kevin Love’s courageous sharing of his mental health struggles has ignited a movement, especially important for young boys lacking role models in this area. Sara and Ellie share success stories and examples of how the Kevin Love Fund has empowered teens to thrive in their journeys.

In the episode, we start with a discussion uncovering the fund’s mission to prioritize teen mental health and positively impact young people’s lives. Learn how the Kevin Love Fund collaborates with schools and educational institutions to raise awareness about mental health, reduce stigma, and provide valuable resources for teens.

Next, we explore the connection between adolescent mental health and sports, exploring how engagement in physical activities positively impacts teenagers’ mental well-being. Student-athletes often grapple with unique mental health challenges. We explore how the Kevin Love Fund addresses the stigma surrounding mental health issues in teen athletics.

As we approach the back-to-school season, we learn about the guidance and support resources offered by the Kevin Love Fund’s educational programs, tailored to help educators, families, and teens navigate this challenging time.

Don’t miss this enlightening episode that highlights the Kevin Love Fund’s commitment to teen mental health, innovative initiatives, and the transformative power of sports in promoting well-being.

To learn more, visit kevinlovefund.org.

About Our Guests

Sara Hann and Ellie Foster, the Kevin Love Fund's directors of education, are our guests on this episode.

The Kevin Love Fund (KLF) was founded by Kevin Love, a professional basketball player who currently plays for the Miami Heat in the NBA. The fund aims to inspire people to live their healthiest lives while providing tools for both physical and mental health.

Through a unique combination of education, research, grantmaking, and advocacy, Kevin Love Fund is working to break the stigma around mental health and ensure people, especially teens, have the support needed to thrive.

About BeMe

BeMe is a mobile mental health platform — made for and With Teens In Mind™ — to improve teen well-being by bringing together the best aspects of supportive media, human coaching, and clinical care.

Our Host

Dr. Taiwo Alonge, BeMe Health

Producer

Derek E. Baird, Chief Youth Officer, BeMe Health

Date of Recording

August 28, 2023

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