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How Disasters Are Redefining the High School Experience

The Paradise High School class of 2022 were freshmen during a wildfire and seniors during a pandemic.

How K-pop Stars Are Leading Vital Mental Health Conversations

“I tend to think that depression is a natural thing rather than a bad thing,” GOT7 leader Jay B tells Teen Vogue.

These Young People Survived Gun Violence. Here's What They Need You to Know

“We can’t move on. It’s a part of us.”

Billie Eilish Said People Laughing at Her Tourette Syndrome Leaves Her "Incredibly Offended"

“The most common way that people react is they laugh because they think I’m trying to be funny."

Our Home Was Destroyed in a Wildfire — Here's What We Did About It

Two high schoolers turned tragedy into action.

Sophie Turner Expects to Deal With “Symptoms of Trauma” From Game of Thrones

“I’m sure I’ll exhibit some symptoms of trauma down the road.”

Beauty Queen and Toddlers & Tiaras Star Kailia Posey Dies at 16

Her family set up a crisis intervention fund in her name.

How to Use Social Media Without Feeling Like Sh*t

An excerpt from Sammy Nickalls' book "Log Off: Self-Help for the Extremely Online."

How to Navigate Ramadan When You're Struggling With Your Mental Health

It's OK to give yourself grace.

How Young Climate Activists Prevent Burnout

“It’s hard to separate yourself from your activism when you’re so young.”

What the Opioid Crisis Looks Like for Young People Now

“People don’t believe our pain.”

Simone Biles Called Dropping Out of the Tokyo Olympics Her “Biggest Win”

“I know a lot of people thought I failed … but walking out of it was my biggest win.”

Rihanna Says Postpartum Depression Is One of Her Biggest Fears About Giving Birth

Thankfully, postpartum depression is treatable.

Kanye West Drops Out of Headlining Coachella 2022

Ye was set to perform in less than two weeks.

Selena Gomez Said Her Bipolar Diagnosis Was "Freeing"

"I’ve probably been the happiest I’ve ever been.”

Campus Mental Health Care Has to Be More Inclusive

A one-size-fits-all approach doesn't work for LGBTQ+ students or students of color.

Kylie Jenner Calls Postpartum After Her Second Baby “Very Hard”

“It hasn’t been easy for me.”

Lady Gaga Wants Us All to Be More Supportive Friends

The Be There Certificate can help train you in how to safely support your friends' mental health.

Inside the Fight Over Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill

Students at over 20 schools staged a walkout in protest.

What It's Like to Have Long COVID

Young people with long COVID say their lives have been turned upside down.