As the world of music changes, the use of substances among teens increases. With the rise of social media and artists wanting to go viral, many neglect to produce a positive message to their listeners. Using previous articles from the New York Times and NIH (National Institute on Drug Abuse) we’ve connected the music to… Read on
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VOX ATL’s mental health coverage and community workshops are funded by the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. (DBHDD). Views expressed in this material are the work of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the GA DBHDD.
If you or someone you know needs help, please call or text one of these resources!
9-8-8 GA – Please call 9-8-8 if you or someone you know in Georgia is experiencing a mental health crisis. The 9-8-8 line serves all languages and also has a chat function.
Georgia Crisis & Access Line — (GCAL) – 1-800-715-4225, available 24/7. The free MYGCAP app is specific for teens, too, and has a chat function!
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-TALK (8255) also offers 24/7 connection with a trained counselor at a local crisis center, or Text “START” to 741-741
The Trevor Project – Suicide prevention hotline for LGTBQ youth ages 13-24, 24/7/365. Text START to 678-678 to connect to a counselor “who is understanding of LGBTQ issues and won’t judge …. messages are anonymous.”
notOK app is a free digital panic button created by local teens to get immediate support via text, call, or GPS location when you’re struggling to reach out.
At school all day, study, study, study – only to leave and go to practice to sweat and condition. All for what? Is it for your parents? Is it for you? Every day, student-athletes have to find a perfect balance between school, studies, sports, and sports practice. Sometimes balancing the two can be difficult as… Read on
What parents get wrong There are many things that parents get wrong about their children and teenagers. Some people think that their children are fine and they know everything happening in their kids’ lives. But in reality, they only know what they can see. Teenagers have way more things to go through than their parents… Read on
Parents shouldn’t invalidate us Parents, especially in the Black community, shouldn’t invalidate their child’s feelings when it comes to mental health and speaking about being depressed, having ADHD, and disorders of the such. It is important to me because so many kids don’t get the proper teaching and learning they need to help cope with… Read on
VOXATL takes a deep dive into girlhood and how moments can impact a teen's mental health. Read on
VOX ATL hosted a podcast recording with teens from Savannah, GA, who wanted to talk about student burnout and dealing with stress, especially at school, and we're excited to share it now as part of Stress Awareness Month and the Free Your Feels campaign. Read on
