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Tag Archives: mental health
I am so glad that a show like this exists to begin the much needed conversation about mental illness. Anxiety is not a joke. Read on
“We’re Not Doing Enough:” How Mental Health Is Treated at School
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 at school. Among their concerns were not enough counselors and not enough communication. Watch the video to see what they had to say.
Special thanks to the Latin American Association for inviting us to their after-school program, and to VOX ATL volunteer Joshua Cubas for filming.
You are invited to join VOX ATL’s teens at our annual VOX-A-PALOOZA celebration where we will highlight all of the work that has been created this semester as well as give you an opportunity to meet the teens themselves. You will also be one of the first to receive the newest print edition of VOX Investigates: Mental Health! RSVP HERE.
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
"Dear Evan Hansen" focuses on the real issues teenagers face in a high school environment, including anxiety, without delving into cliches. Read on
For me, “Dear Evan Hansen” is too praised and comes up too short addressing a topic too serious —mental health — to critique it lightly. Read on