This video talks about the reasons why teens are not getting enough sleep, and it gets perspective from different people from the ages of 13-18 about their sleep schedule, as well as advice from a medical professional. VOX ATL invites all Georgia youth to speak up through our annual survey! It’s anonymous, easy 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.
Did you know most of the people who are homeless are not even counted as being homeless?! According to the Point In Time Count Report, which measures the homeless population, the counts are only of the people in shelters and on the street. That’s why I’m raising awareness and addressing the different aspects of homelessness that often go unnoticed or unspoken. Read on
Pressure, stress, degrading mental health — all of these are the effects of being a young adult or teen in high school today. Even before we become full-fledged high schoolers, we already feel that pressure. Read on
Venting is getting your feelings out to someone you trust, while oversharing is saying things you didn't mean to say, which people could use against you. Here metro Atlanta teens answer the question: "What's one thing you shouldn't post on social media" Read on
On this episode of "Class In Session," the host, AJ, producer Sage, and guest Eugene explain the dangers in school and how they are unsafe from a student’s point of view. Read on
I made this photo easy to share so that you don't have to be ashamed of scars, and to let people know that scars are proof of surviving a tough battle. Read on
