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How school stress harms teens’ mental health
Trying to do schoolwork like normal feels like pretending. The stress is gnawing at you like you’re stuck in a
How youth mental health is affected by racism, homophobia and misogyny
I’ve thought about my experience as a Black girl in America and the ways people in other marginalized groups can
We surveyed teens about their mental health. Here’s how they’re coping.
I surveyed teens who talked about what they were doing to improve their mental health – things like quitting their
Detroit teens in their own words: dealing with mental health during the pandemic
Students working with Detroit nonprofit Local Circles researched teens' experiences with mental health. Here's what they learned.
At Local Circles, teens use research to blossom and empower their communities
Since its launch five years ago, Local Circles has empowered adolescents to remodel their communities through student-led research projects.
Detroit artist Kristle Marshall sends handheld joy around the U.S. via snail mail
Detroit multimedia artist Kristle Marshall created This Is Not a Bill in April 2020, a project where she sends illustrated
What to do in Detroit this week: DJ yoga, rock classics on strings and Bowie pierogi
Find eats, drinks, sounds and more, from pierogi to a fashion industry discussion, with our picks for the best Detroit
What is Local Circles — and what makes it so special?
Local Circles gets youth to think outside of the box and think of topics and questions that are not being
What to do in Detroit this week: Fire and Ice medieval extravaganza, euchre, s’mores, MLK Day art and history
This week in and around Detroit, find art, film, music and toasty outdoor events like the Fire and Ice medieval
What to do this week in Detroit: Carole King musical, Detroit Cobras, superhero book club and more
Here are the best events around Detroit for the week of Jan. 5, from a Carole King musical to a