“I am not broken, I just need help” College Corner: Original YMG student Erin Burnett aims to be major player in broadcast news; ‘It was what I have... How a counselor shortage is hurting students struggling with anxiety, depression OMG! We’re YMG now. Here’s Y … “When it comes to creating change, it’s not a sprint–it’s a marathon” Illegal dumping in the Bronx isn’t just ugly – it’s a health hazard Together, Philly mom and son cope with mental health issues When the local barber’s chair becomes a therapist’s couch After 5 years, 170 students and scores of published stories, we’re just getting started Foster children at high risk for a multitude of mental health problems COVID-19, remote learning left Miami high school seniors stressed, strained and struggling to catch up Systemic racism spurs COVID-19 to hit Florida communities of color harder COVID-19 pandemic leaves ‘transportation deserts’ even more barren Early screening for learning disabilities ‘would make a huge difference’ Virtual learning harbors its own gifts ‘I thought I was the only one’: Peer support groups help teens fight loneliness, isolation of COVID-19 pandemic ‘If these streets could talk’ Correctional facilities: The Band-Aid to mental health Social media: A complex challenge for youth and parents to protect mental health ‘Enough is enough — I am going to die’ Is back to school better or worse than pandemic eating, couch surfing at home? Health disparities hit survival rates for cancer, COVID Meet Justin Fernandez: UHMP student journalist and mental health advocate Meet Krystal Li: UHMP student journalist and workshop participant UHMP teaches students to tell the health and social justice stories of the unrepresented Homeless, anxious, depressed and young Facts and data on mental health and law enforcement ‘Stop it! You’re making me sick!’: Moving documentary spotlights the pivotal battle to declassify homosexuality as illness Opioid Addiction: Like a “Silverback Gorilla on Your Back” Missouri high school students recommend ways to improve school safety, student mental health Borough students talk mental health, racism in local high schools Staten Island high school students face racial segregation, bullying and mental health issues Missouri high school students call for more mental health services in schools to increase feelings of safety Monroe County students work to promote, elevate youth voices Albuquerque Students tackle mental health, racial equity in schools Youth fight for racial justice, and take their convictions to the polls Jacksonville youth face rising rates of trauma, mental health issues Jacksonville high school student-activists chart their course Gaffney Middle, High School students aim to reduce stigma around mental health Thrive-U Youth Highlight Mental Health Concerns of South Carolina Students Amid Remote Learning Mental health, racial disparities and technology issues top concerns for New Mexico youth Refuting the stigma behind antidepressants and mental illness The Pandemic Deepens Miami’s Housing Affordability Crisis for Immigrant Families LGBTQ myths debunked with science and facts Pride offers LGBTQ youth opportunities for community Pride centers this father-daughter relationship New shows moving away from old stereotypes of gay life Queer youth found creative approaches to self-care during pandemic First rejected, then outed in church, bisexual teen questions Christianity One non-binary person’s perspective on how to transition thoughtfully and safely HEALTH LGBTQ+ teens, 20-somethings share pandemic mental health struggles, post-pandemic plans As Grief Sweeps Nation from Violence, COVID-19 Deaths, Survivors ‘Suffering in Silence’ Community Work, Gospel Music Helps Grieving Mother Recover from Daughter’s Death Families face obstacles fighting lead poisoning during pandemic Amid toll of COVID-19, violence compounds grief for families of homicide victims Even before COVID, LGBTQ+ youth faced a high risk of homelessness. The pandemic only made things worse. He came out to his family, and wound up on the street Two years later, LGBTQ+ Kokomo teen barely recognizes the depressed girl in documentary Got the Pandemic Blues? 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Autism from three perspectives: a teacher, a teen and some dancing machines Celebrating fathers, empowering parents, helping children Walking tours highlight shrinking D.C. Latino neighborhoods Try not to drink in D.C. IMessage Saviors Erasing the stigma: How shame about mental health has affected African-American families for generations Try Not to Drink In D.C. What’s behind the growing trend of booze-free events? Cycle of Poverty Hard to Break Across Generations of Families Housing discrimination timeline After lapse in recovery, Ruth Pointer is “all excited” about living a healthy life again Where are the school nurses? Tackling The Big Questions For Better Health Sneakerheads Beware: Your Money, Your Life For many teens, life’s tough choices begin with bad food Sneakerheads beware: your money, your life Cycle of poverty hard to break across generations of families IMessage Saviors Being Poor Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Learn How to Handle Money iMessage saviors Erasing the stigma: how shame about mental health has affected African American families for generations Being poor doesn’t mean you can’t learn how to handle money How Stress is Different for Y2K Babies, and How to Handle It How stress is different for Y2K babies and how to handle it Abuse: No One Talked About It Future of Football and Concussion Hispanic tradition of “El Machismo” can lead to abuse Some teens paying a price for sneaker jones Public transit woes hit low-income families hardest Where Are The School Nurses? 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