The Real Teenage Dream: More Sleep
I have about four to five hours of homework a day, which generally leaves me five to six hours of sleep a night. It is nowhere close to enough.
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I’m A 16-Year-Old Insomniac
When I lie down at night, my mind doesn’t feel like sleeping. Instead it wanders and I feel restless.
‘My Health Shouldn’t Have a Price Tag’ – DACA Youth Turned Away for Medi-Cal
I know it’s my health and that my health shouldn’t have a price tag, but it does and I’m not the one who put it there.”
Gun Access Can Turn Suicidal Thoughts Into Actions
Youth Radio’s Desmond Meagley explores what contributes to teen suicide, and how firearms can affect the chances of suicidal thoughts becoming reality.
The Hazards of Growing Up on Treasure Island: One of the Most Beautiful Places on Earth
Some residents who live on Treasure Island in the San Francisco Bay are concerned about exposure to toxins, because many areas on the island have been marked as radioactive. Young people who live there worry about potential health risks.
What It’s Like To Have Obamacare
I get angry when politicians talk about the Affordable Care Act like it’s the death of the American dream. Because…
‘I’ve Hidden This My Whole Life’- Getting Help After Childhood Depression
Editor’s Note: May 7 marks the 10th annual National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. According to the Substance Abuse and…
Being Hit By A Car
I was walking through the crosswalk… then I was flying… the next thing I remember is trying, but not being able to, get up. I never saw the car coming and apparently they didn’t see me either.
New Bill Hopes To Put Warning Labels On Sugary Drinks
By: Mark Smeltzer/ Access Sacramento Sugary drinks like soda have long been linked to a myriad of health issues. Diabetes…