PHC’s Student Advisory Council took over Polk County Health Department’s By The Numbers podcast to talk about teens and mental health. Watch both Part 1 and Part 2 here!
By the Numbers- Health Ya! Part 1: Youth Mental Health with the PHC Student Advisory Council
By the Numbers- Health Ya! Part 2: Youth Mental Health with the PHC Student Advisory Council
Updated May 1, 2025 to include part 2 of the podcast.
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