Phrases such as “walk it off” and even “just drink water” are a few examples of what has been used to deflect problems and have caused unnecessary obstacles for teens’ mental health care. Read on
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VOX Investigates contributor Haley Henderson shares her personal story of defining herself beyond a mental illness. Read on
"Blackness is not a rigid definition provided by anyone, even ourselves. But is inherently the celebration of what makes us unique and how we are all pulled back together by a commonly shared and rich history." Read on
As a part of our Vox Investigates: Mental Health coverage, we sat down with teens from Meadowcreek High School to get their thoughts on how mental health is handled in school. Read on
Many teens describe abusing drugs as a way of gaining popularity or even blending in during high school. Although substance abuse affects everyone, the effect on teenagers is especially important. Read on
The effects of constant stereotypical gay characters in the media causes gay youth to feel as if their sexuality must dictate who they are as a person, when in reality sexuality and personality are two separate things. Read on
