Talk Up Yout to start in January

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

TEENs across Jamaica can look for the new season of the groundbreaking show Talk Up Yout on Tuesday, January 31.

The second season will continue to highlight and discuss topics that affect youths across the island, while encouraging them to talk up.

From Stanley & Empress (S&E) Productions, Talk Up Yout has touched common youth issues such as illiteracy, sexual abuse and abandonment.

The production company expressed that for season two the show will be tackling issues such as transactional sex, which will be the first issue discussed on January 31.

Other issues such as physical disabilities, reckless driving, suicide, dwarfism, parents with terminal illnesses, TEENage pregnancy, etc, will be discussed over the season.

"I think it will be interesting to see the people's response to these topics that they might feel they already have a permanent stance on. After hearing the young people's heartfelt stories it might surprisingly minimise the criticism and open up people's minds and spark more compassion and guidance," said Nadia Stanley, one of the show's executive producers.

As the exclusive print sponsor of Talk Up Yout, TEENage readers can expect to see comprehensive coverage of the issues covered on the show, an advice column and vox pops on several topics.

This season the show will also be looking forward to launching the Talk Up Yout online counselling centre.

"Everything Stanley & Empress creates or puts their hand to is done to make a difference. I am thankful the TV show is successful and I am focusing on expanding Talk Up Yout into a much-needed online 24-hour counselling session.

"Already www.talkupyout.com is up and the youth are testing it. From the few sessions we have had, it has proven that the youth are more comfortable seeking guidance through the anonymity of cyberspace," said Emprezz Mullings, the show's host.

Visit www.talkupyout.com, follow @talkupyout on Twitter and like TalkupYout on Facebook for more information.