by admin | May 9, 2023 | Featured Stories
This school year was eventful for the Zero Reasons Why campaign in Johnson County, Kan., highlighted by trips to Iola and Topeka, Kan., several in-school events, Teen Council meetings and two Community Mental Health Convenings. Throughout the busy year, one consistent...
by admin | May 8, 2023 | Featured Stories
“I want to be a voice and ally to people that are hurting, who see that there are no resources for them. A lot of kids don’t have parents to go to or don’t have resources that are reliable.
Being Hispanic and Latino, the stigmas we face in our...
by admin | May 1, 2023 | Featured Stories
We believe storytelling has the power to remove stigma. But to understand what kind of storytelling makes an impact, we must first understand who is receiving those stories and what perspective they bring to the conversation. From there, we can determine the best...
by admin | Apr 24, 2023 | Featured Stories
“A few years ago I was in a crisis, and I knew I didn’t want to stay that way. I realized [mental health] is a bigger problem than we talk about, and something that people need to know more about. I don’t want people to experience what I experienced,...
by admin | Apr 17, 2023 | Featured Stories
Adults have historically been the decision-makers and primary voices on the topic of mental health – educators, health professionals or parents have determined what to say, how to say it and when (or if) the topic will be addressed. Teens deserve a seat at the table –...