On this week’s episode, A’Marie and Sanjna have a detailed conversation about the importance of mental health for all students and why public schools need to be held accountable for offering services. Stream this week’s episode to learn about mental health is respect to academic validation, adolescent health, and overall youth behavior. Listen to previous… 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.
In this week’s episode of the VOXCast, teen editor Anjali continues our mental health coverage and is joined by fellow VOXers Sanjna, Prince and Kit to talk about how fighting against injustice and dealing with racism can impact our mental health. Also, be sure to listen to the previous episode where the team talks about… Read on
Whether it be the added stress of transition back into an in-person academic environment or the strain of college admissions approaching, testing anxiety has been a persistent problem among high school students. When faced with excessive pressure to perform academically, several high schoolers begin having testing anxiety, which can cause panic attacks and distress among… Read on
In the latest episode of the VOXCast, teen editor Anjali leads a discussion on the on the effectiveness of school counselors when it comes to students mental health. Read on
When something bad happens, the first thing people want to tell you is to be grateful for what you have and not to focus on the negative. This not only reinforces the idea that we must be happy all the time but also encourages the use of toxic positivity. Read on
Today’s society is filled with kids, teens, and adults trying to improve or maintain their mental health without knowing where to start. A common thing they are told is “tell someone how you’re feeling” or “find a way to express yourself,” but what does that really mean? In fact, why is improving/maintaining your mental health… Read on
