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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How to Relieve Stress With DIY Glitter Jars
VOX ATL teen staff member Isabella understand what it’s like to deal with anxiety and high-stress situations. That’s why wants to show you how to calm down by making do-it-yourself glitter jars. Watch her quick and fun instructional video on how to do it!
Also, check out her article and podcast “Five Ways to Break the Barriers of Social Anxiety.”
"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
VOX-A-Palooza is VOX Teen Communications' year-end showcase of teen voices, providing a chance for teens to share their work in a caring community of peers while networking with each other and the adults who support them. Read on
“We’re Not Doing Enough”: Atlanta Teens Speak on 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 in school. Among there 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 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 editon 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