REDEFINED: What The Kids Didn’t Know
She kept these diagnoses quiet for years. Part of that, she admitted, was out of shame.
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REDEFINED: Things I Wasn’t Born With
Scars, disabilities, and tattoos. Photos and reflections on things that showed up on people during their life.
Understanding Why My Family Ignores Mental Health
When I was unable to shake off my sadness, my family would say, “You’re not being grateful for what you have. Look around you.” Sure, I was physically fine, but I felt mentally and emotionally unstable.
Masculinity And Depression: Why Men Won’t Come Forward
When Alex Villaneda was 15, his father passed away. It began a years-long bout with depression that he felt he could not tell anyone about.
Pioneering The Pill To Prevent HIV
I live in Oakland — in the middle of an invisible epidemic. I want to spread a message of hope, but it’s not easy.
Youth Say Families Can Help Break Stigma Of Depression
Many people talk about depression when they’re feeling sad. But Sonia, who was on the youth panel at a community forum for advocates, health-care providers and media, explained to a packed room that what she experiences is very different from feeling a bit down.
Cultural Stigma Hurts Asian American Teens With Depression
Make no mistake: most Asian American teens are emotionally healthy and thriving. But government statistics suggest that a substantial number struggle emotionally. Among Asian American high school students, 29 percent have reported feeling “sad or hopeless” for at least two weeks in a row during the past year.