At North Atlanta High School, students are speaking candidly about what it’s really like to be a teenager right now. Between heavy workloads, social pressure, and the constant push to plan for the future, many say stress has become part of daily life. In this video, they share how they’re coping — and what they wish adults better understood about teen mental health.
Resources:
For more resources about mental health topics and some ways to balance living with the ins and outs of big emotions, visit the following sites!
Free Your Feels GA is a mental health awareness campaign that inspires teens to speak up, listen with care, and connect—and to help!
988 Lifeline provides free confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.
Silence the Shame hosts events for youth (teens and college students) to feel empowered and educated on mental health and wellness.
Editor’s Note: The views and opinions expressed in these videos are solely those of the creators and participants. They do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of North Atlanta High School.
