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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...

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...

“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...

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...

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.

"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...

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...

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.

“Mental health is something that I had struggled with for a long time. As a coach, I tell people in some of the talks that I give, ‘I've got a whole career of coaching football and wrestling, and my mental health is...