Summary
In this podcast, students at I Promise School in Akron, Ohio interview one of the greatest basketball stars of all time — LeBron James — about mental health and handling stress and high expectations. Student producers include Christan, Jenisha, Dominick and Aliza from I Promise in Akron, Ohio with help from educator Susan Mongold. Watch a longer video of their conversation with LeBron James on " rel="nofollow" tabindex="0" target=""> @ljfamfoundation 's channel.Five Facts
- Who are the students that interview LeBron James for this story?
- When has James faced stress or other challenges that impact mental health?
- What is some of James's advice for students experiencing stress?
- How did talking to someone close help James when he was younger?
- Why is James' motto "YOLO"?
Focus Questions
As a star athlete, James has to deal with the pressure of high expectations. How do you manage expectations, both from yourself and others? What advice that James offers in this podcast applies best to your life? Media literacy: What is different about this interview from typical interviews with stars like James?For More
- Check out the rest of the podcast series “On Our Minds” by Student Reporting Labs here .
- Here is a list of mental health resources put together by Student Reporting Labs.
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