For many teens, writing provides an outlet for healing and self expression. Whether that be through poetry or story telling, there is great power in words. By utilizing this art form, we hope to promote mental health awareness on an even greater platform with the help of our youth voices.
Our Teen Blog will spotlight a few teen writers and their pieces each month. We invite all teens who have an interest in writing to join our team. If you would like more information on writing guidelines and how you can get your work displayed on this page, please fill out the Interest Form below.
Most people agree that romantic comedies glamorize relationships and don’t accurately represent them. However, many individuals also dismiss this fact as such shows are purely intended to entertain. When is romanticization harmful, and factual representation important in the media? When the media addresses sensitive issues that heavily influence viewers’ actions…
Experiment with new ways to keep in touch. Applications like Zoom, Snapchat, Facetime, Google Meet, Discord, and Duo are a great way to see your friends, but there are also websites like Skribbl or Club Penguin that allow you to play games with the people you love. Meet up with…
This poem embodies the process of struggling with emotions of isolation that are found towards the beginning of suffering from anxiety and depression. The beginning encounters and feelings that arise when you experience it. It brings forwards the feeling of what it means to go through this. It also highlights…
When my Thanksgiving break plans were cancelled, I was crushed. The weeks of school hardly felt purposeful when they no longer led up to anything. It felt like there was nothing to look forward to. Although, of course, I recognized my immense privilege to be healthy and be with my…
1 in 5 Americans will experience a mental illness in a given year. However, despite the prevalence of mental health issues in the general public, mental illness is stigmatized, and individuals suffering from mental illness are discriminated against. A consequence of negative attitudes towards mental illness is that someone with…
I heard a voice inside my head saying, “Come on Abby nobody else has this kind of problem. Why can’t you just act like a normal person?”. I was feeding myself these lies without even realizing it. I’ve had panic attacks before, but one time in particular, I will never…
