mental health
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.
By Colleen HagertyPhotography by Ron Ben
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.
By Jae-Ha Kim
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.”
By Fortesa Latifi
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."
By Brittney McNamara
Our Home Was Destroyed in a Wildfire — Here's What We Did About It
Two high schoolers turned tragedy into action.
By Madigan Traversi and Giselle Perez
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.”
By Sara Tardiff
Beauty Queen and Toddlers & Tiaras Star Kailia Posey Dies at 16
Her family set up a crisis intervention fund in her name.
By Sara Tardiff
How to Use Social Media Without Feeling Like Sh*t
An excerpt from Sammy Nickalls' book "Log Off: Self-Help for the Extremely Online."
By Sammy Nickalls
How to Navigate Ramadan When You're Struggling With Your Mental Health
It's OK to give yourself grace.
By Azmia Ricchuito
How Young Climate Activists Prevent Burnout
“It’s hard to separate yourself from your activism when you’re so young.”
By Elizabeth Djinis
What the Opioid Crisis Looks Like for Young People Now
“People don’t believe our pain.”
By Fortesa Latifi
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.”
By Sara Tardiff
Rihanna Says Postpartum Depression Is One of Her Biggest Fears About Giving Birth
Thankfully, postpartum depression is treatable.
By Brittney McNamara
Kanye West Drops Out of Headlining Coachella 2022
Ye was set to perform in less than two weeks.
By Kaitlyn McNab
Selena Gomez Said Her Bipolar Diagnosis Was "Freeing"
"I’ve probably been the happiest I’ve ever been.”
By Sara Tardiff
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.
By Olivia Sanchez
Kylie Jenner Calls Postpartum After Her Second Baby “Very Hard”
“It hasn’t been easy for me.”
By Kara K. Nesvig
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.
By Brittney McNamara
Inside the Fight Over Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill
Students at over 20 schools staged a walkout in protest.
By Elizabeth Djinis
What It's Like to Have Long COVID
Young people with long COVID say their lives have been turned upside down.
By Fortesa Latifi