Amplifying Teen Voices for Change

Amplifying Teen Voices for Change

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 –...
Featured Story: Tanner

Featured Story: Tanner

“After my family lost my stepsister in December of 2017, it really rocked our world. I care about mental health and suicide prevention because I don’t want anyone else to go through the struggle that she went through. I’ve seen the stigma that if you seek help...
Storytelling for Stigma Removal

Storytelling for Stigma Removal

There are many factors that contribute to the mental health crisis teens experience today and many barriers to receiving support. We can’t claim to know what causes the teen mental health epidemic, but Zero Reasons Why is built on addressing two key factors: reducing...
Featured Story: Hailey

Featured Story: Hailey

I’m passionate about mental health because I’ve struggled with it my whole life, and a lot of my family has. For example, my dad [completed] suicide when I was one year old. Since it has affected my life dramatically, I see how it affects other...
Featured Story: Quinn

Featured Story: Quinn

Through these past four years, I’ve noticed that something was off, but I didn’t really know what it was because mental health wasn’t talked about as I grew up through elementary school. Even in my home, even in middle school, it was never something...