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For Youth

We're dedicated to clearing up the fog around mental health so you can focus on your happiness and look forward to a brighter future.

I am enough•I believe in myself•I embrace uniqueness•I choose positivity•I am strong and resilient•I am worthy of love and respect•I am capable of great things•I have the power to create my own path•I am in control of my thoughts and emotions•I am deserving of success•I stand tall in the face of challenges•I am grateful for my strengths and talents•I am confident in expressing myself•I choose kindness and compassion•I am brave and courageous•I embrace change and grow from it•I have the power to make a difference•I am the author of my own story•I choose to focus on the positive•I am proud of who I am becoming•I am enough•I believe in myself•I embrace uniqueness•I choose positivity•I am strong and resilient•I am worthy of love and respect•I am capable of great things•I have the power to create my own path•I am in control of my thoughts and emotions•I am deserving of success•I stand tall in the face of challenges•I am grateful for my strengths and talents•I am confident in expressing myself•I choose kindness and compassion•I am brave and courageous•I embrace change and grow from it•I have the power to make a difference•I am the author of my own story•I choose to focus on the positive•I am proud of who I am becoming•

Coping Strategies for Everyday Challenges

Simple, effective ways to manage stress and anxiety that fit your life.

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Practice Mindfulness

Focus on the present moment to reduce worry and calm your mind.

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Connect with Others

Reach out to friends or family to share how you feel and find support.

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Stay Active

Use physical activity to boost your mood and clear your head.

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Express Yourself

Use art, writing, or music to release emotions and understand your thoughts.

Find the differences

Find the ten differences in the two photos.

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Know Your Rights

Your Rights

These are basic rights all people are entitled to — including young people, teens, and pre-teens.

Right to Life

The fundamental right to exist and be safe.

Right to Basic Needs

Access to food, water, clothing, and shelter.

Right to Health

The right to healthcare and an adequate standard of living.

Right to Education

The right to quality education.

Right to Safety

Protection from harm and a safe environment.

Right to Express Opinions

The freedom to speak out and express your thoughts and beliefs.

Health Rights for Teens

Teens have many health rights in which their parents do not need to know about or consent to. Legal rights may vary depending on your state — make sure to check with local authorities.

Teens and pre-teens have basic human rights like food, shelter, and education, and constitutional rights like freedom of speech. Pre-teens and teenagers need to become responsible, feel capable and make decisions on their own — this is an important part of their journey towards independence and adulthood.

Are you like me?

I found myself asking, "Who cares about me?" Loneliness, vulnerability, and helplessness were feelings I carried often.

"Who cares about me?"

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"Who cares about me?"

Recognizing those feelings is the first step in understanding that those early beliefs were shaped by circumstances, not by your true value.

Sometimes I felt invisible.

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Sometimes I felt invisible.

What once felt like isolation can become clarity—understanding that your worth isn't determined by how visible you are to others.

I felt different and stigmatized compared to my peers.

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I felt different and stigmatized compared to my peers.

Those differences can eventually become strengths—perspective, empathy, and resilience.

I believed there was no one in the world who loved me.

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I believed there was no one in the world who loved me.

Love may not have been present in the ways it should have been then, but that does not mean it cannot exist in your life now.

I sometimes felt like if I disappeared, it would not matter.

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I sometimes felt like if I disappeared, it would not matter.

The fact that you survived and can speak about these experiences shows that your presence matters deeply.

I felt extreme anxiety, and that feeling has never completely left me.

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I felt extreme anxiety, and that feeling has never completely left me.

Understanding where those feelings began can help create space for healing and calmer moments.

Questions

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You Are Not Alone

If you're in crisis right now, help is available 24/7.

Call or Text 988