#Selfie
Look in the mirror, how lovely you are
You take the time in perfecting your nature
Seeing not even a scratch or a scar
Your bright eyes show signs that you’re now mature
Jon Ossoff Meets Millennials and Emphasizes Young People Voting
About 100 millennials ages 13 to 29 recently met with Democratic candidate Jon Ossoff, as he urged more young voters to participate in the June 20 run-off election.
Facing OCD Without Walking on the Cracks
I’ve had my dose of jaw-dropping obsessive meltdowns, and to desensitize to these attacks, I laugh. If I don’t, I become an irrational mess in a hazmat suit, only consuming blue M&Ms and touching street lights so I won’t die. To overcome OCD, I can’t just survive. I must thrive.
Global Warming: Summer In The Winter? Sounds Awesome, Right? Not So Much.
My teacher dedicated a large portion of the year to global warming. I found myself bored by her lessons at first, ignorantly thinking of them as repetitive and irritating. And then, I really started paying attention as I noticed some changes in the real world.
Don’t Do What I Did — Surviving Suicidal Thoughts
This was not a suicide attempt. This was the precursor. This was the consideration. I should’ve called a helpline. Or texted. Or called my psychiatrist. I should’ve done something to help me recover.
Mental Health Resources for Help
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911. The organizations below are linked; you can click on them to go to their websites. 24/7 Hotline National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – (800) 273-TALK (8255) Text Line by texting TALK to 741-741 For anyone feeling in crisis (callers don’t have to be […]
With ‘American Teen,’ Khalid Gives Us the Stress Reliever We Need!
Through a variation of soothing but upbeat melodies, uniquely textured vocals and piercing lyrics, 19-yer-old Khalid’s first album “American Teen” grabbed my soul and has not yet let go.
If These Tears Could Talk — Reflections on Grief as a Mental Health Issue
Kate’s Club teens speak up about their grief journey.
A City Divided by Income
Four students went three different different Atlanta neighborhoods to explore the issue of class and break the bubble they were living in.
The 5 Reasons ’13 Reasons Why’ Doesn’t Get High School Bullying Right
“13 Reasons Why” is no doubt intriguing, but the show fails to depict what bullying looks like today.
VOX-a-Palooza ’17 Brings Mental Health Awareness to Atlanta Teens
Through a teen-led event called VOX-A-Palooza, VOX showcased our special coverage about mental health, provided a safe space to speak up and create art, and hosted a poetry slam for metro-Atlanta teens and their families.
Boys Don’t Cry, but Men Do
Could the reason men aren’t as likely to seek help be a consequence of the “boys don’t cry” notion? Or could it be linked to the image of the nearly emotionless man who only shows anger and keeps every other emotion hidden tightly under a mask of proving manliness?