On February 27, 2025, teen leaders from the Zero Reasons Why campaign joined hundreds of other Kansas students, advocates, and mental health experts for Prevention Advocacy Day at the State Capitol. Organized by PreventionWorKS and the Kansas Prevention Collaborative,...
To all the high school seniors out there, we see you. The college admissions process can feel like a roller coaster—exciting one moment, overwhelming the next. With so many steps to take, forms to fill out, essays to write and deadlines to meet, it’s easy to feel like...
TOPEKA, KAN. – On March 26, 2024, the Kansas Statehouse hosted Mental Health Advocacy Day, where the Kansas Senate honored Zero Reasons Why, a teen-led grassroots campaign focusing on removing the stigma around mental health and preventing youth suicide. Teen...
It’s no secret that teens are struggling with mental health, but we believe there are zero reasons why we should struggle alone. How can schools help? The CDC recommends school based-mental health education and peer connection as an effective approach. That’s...
“I had quite the rough patch in middle school. I struggled with mental illnesses for a long time, especially ADHD. And that just kind of culminated into other challenges. I was struggling to keep up with schoolwork and had severe anxiety and depression. It got to the...
“Throughout my life, I have struggled with mental health issues. They always have been and will continue to be a part of my story. Mental health affects everyone in many different ways. Our mental health determines how we perceive the world, what we think and...
