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Mental Health Tips for Student Athletes
Athletes at all levels face unique challenges that can impact their mental health. From performance anxiety and burnout to body image issues and the pressure of competition, the mental and emotional toll of sports can be...
Turn Awareness into Action: Celebrating Mental Health Month
Mental health is finally getting the attention it deserves in public conversations, helping break down stigma and encouraging open dialogue. This growing recognition is a powerful starting point, but awareness alone isn’t...
How to fight FOMO: the Fear of Missing Out
FOMO (noun): anxiety about missing out on rewarding experiences; also known as the “fear of missing out” “The FOMO is REAL.” Do you ever find yourself saying this? You’re not alone. FOMO is real, and it can be hard to...
Teen Mental Health Campaign, Zero Reasons Why, Recognized at Kansas Capitol during Prevention Advocacy Day
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...
How to Cope with College Admissions Anxiety
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...
Zero Reasons Why Recognized on Kansas Senate Floor during Youth Mental Health Advocacy Day
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.
Introducing Zero Reasons Why Clubs: A New Way to Bring the Campaign to Your Community
On May 30, 2023, U.S. Representative Sharice Davids, visited Tyler’s House KC, a local organization promoting emotional wellness among teens in the Kansas City metro area, to help kick off their summer mental health programming, along with Zero Reasons Why.
Featured Story: Lucas
“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...
Featured Story: Taliya
"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...