teen mental health

How can I reduce stress? One teen’s guide

I’ve tried different methods to help me relax and destress – some work for me and some don't, but they’re…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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.

3 years ago

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.

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago