One High School Confronts Teen Suicide … Over The Intercom
13 students from Oxford High School worked with administrators to write and record personal stories and play them over the morning announcements.
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13 Reasons Why: New Netflix Series Receives Backlash
We asked a high school counselor to weigh in on the controversy.
13 Reasons Why: Helping Or Hurting?
Netflix series “13 Reasons Why” has received a lot of criticism and praise for its graphic content. We’ve got the controversy summed up for you here.
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?
Losing My Close Friend To Suicide, And No One’s Talking About It
My first encounter with youth depression came during my sophomore year in high school. I was only a witness and yet its impact was powerful enough to rip my life apart.
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 Consequence of the Helicopter
In the modern world, helicopter parents have become more and more ubiquitous because of the increased pressures from society and schools to be as perfect as possible. Are the growing pressures from helicopters parents benefiting the next generation or creating a youth that struggles for independence from those trying to help?
Should Families Teach Kids How To Use Guns (Safely)?
Introduction For many families, the presence of guns in the home is considered pretty normal. According to the Pew Research…
Life After The Loss of A Classmate
It’s easy to not notice people, but that can change when someone at your school takes their life.