13 Reasons Why: New Netflix Series Receives Backlash
We asked a high school counselor to weigh in on the controversy.
Health
Your source for youth perspectives on health topics and policies.
Access to Healthcare is Access to Life
Meet Risa Padilla, 18, from Oakland. Risa has asthma, severe allergies, and a rare condition called AMPS (amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome). AMPS is an abnormal pain reflex. Even a mild pain signal can be extremely painful.
California Youth Weigh In: Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We asked young people across California to share their own experiences with mental health issues.
Could Your Next Therapist Be Your Phone?
I use my phone to find directions, figure out where to eat, or call a car. So why can’t I use my iPhone when I’m feeling down too?
Illustrated Commentary: A Piece Of Mind
Every now and then I still find myself in a potentially threatening situation, and I start to think about getting a gun.
Kailah’s Story: A Family Overcomes The Tragedy of Gun Violence
When tragedy strikes, it leaves echoes long after the moment itself.
Kailah Hall shares the story of when her family was touched by gun violence: searching for answers to bring the family together.
I Lost My Dad To Gun Violence
When I woke up that morning, it felt like just another day. Little did I know that my life would change forever.
Mixed Race
I’m not white. I’m also not not-white. So it’s fuzzy figuring out exactly what privileges I benefit from.
Eyeliner Politics: Refusing to Pass in the Age of Trump
Like many queer youth, I’ve been on the verge of tears since Trump was elected. But instead of crying, these days, I reach for a tube of liquid eyeliner.