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Where to Start: A Survival Guide to Anxiety, Depression, and Other Mental Health Challenges

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Where to Start: A Survival Guide to Anxiety, Depression, and Other Mental Health Challenges

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This book offers information for anyone struggling emotionally. It provides practical guidance on understanding common mental health conditions, finding help, and practicing effective self-care.

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Turtles All the Way Down by John Green is about Aza, and her struggles with OCD.

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“So surprising and moving and true that I became completely unstrung.” –New York Times

#1 New York Times Bestseller • #1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller • #1 International Bestseller • Featured on 60 Minutes, Fresh Air, Studio 360, Good Morning America, The TODAY Show

A New York Times Notable Book • A New York Times Critics’ Top Book of the Year • An NPR Best Book of the Year • A TIME Best Book of the Year • A Wall Street Journal Best Book of the Year • A Boston Globe Best Book of the Year • An Entertainment Weekly Best Book of the Year • A Seventeen Best Book of the Year • A Southern Living Best Book of the Year • A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year • A Booklist Editors' Choice Selection • A BookPage Best Book of the Year • An SLJ Best Book of the Year • An A.V. Club Best Book of the Year • A Bustle Best Book of the Year • A BuzzFeed Best Book of the Year • A Pop Sugar Best Book of the Year • A Vulture Best Book of the Year
“Green finds the language to describe the indescribable. . . . A must-read for those struggling with mental illness, or for their friends and family.” —
San Francisco Chronicle

“A powerful tale for teens (and adults) about anxiety, love and friendship.” —The Los Angeles Times
“Wrenching and Revelatory.”
—The New York Times
“Tender, wise, and hopeful.”
—The Wall Street Journal
“A new modern classic.”
—The Guardian
“A thoughtful look at mental illness and a debilitating obsessive-compulsive disorder that doesn’t ask but makes you feel the constant struggles of its main character.’”
—USA Today
“
Turtles delivers a lesson that we so desperately need right now: Yes, it is okay not to be okay…. John Green has crafted a dynamic novel that is deeply honest, sometimes painful, and always thoughtful.” —Mashable
“Green does more than write
about; he endeavours to write inside…. No matter where you are on the spiral—and we’re all somewhere—Green’s novel makes the trip, either up or down, a less solitary experience.” —The Globe and Mail
“This novel is by far [Green’s] most difficult to read. It’s also his most astonishing. . . . So surprising and moving and true that I became completely unstrung. . . . One needn’t be suffering like Aza to identify with it. One need only be human.”
—Jennifer Senior, The New York Times
“Green’s most authentic and most ambitious work to date.”
—Bustle
“An existential teenage scream.”
—Vox
“Funny, clever, and populated with endearing characters.”
—Entertainment Weekly
“An incredibly powerful tale of the pain of mental illness, the pressures of youth, and coming of age when you feel like you’re coming undone.”
—Shelf Awareness
★ “A richly rewarding read…the most mature of Green’s work to date and deserving of all the accolades that are sure to come its way.”
—Booklist
★ “In an age where troubling events happen almost weekly, this deeply empathetic novel about learning to live with demons and love one’s imperfect self is timely and important.”
—Publishers Weekly
★ “A deeply resonant and powerful novel that will inform and enlighten readers even as it breaks their hearts. A must-buy.”
—School Library Journal Praise for John Green
- 50 million books in print worldwide -

#1
New York Times Bestseller
#1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller
#1 USA Today Bestseller
#1 International Bestseller
★ Michael L. Printz Award Winner
★ Michael L. Printz Honor Winner
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Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist
★ TIME 100 Most Influential People
★ Forbes Celebrity 100
★ NPR’s 100 Best-Ever Teen Novels
★ TIME Magazine’s 100 Best Young Adult Books of All Time Critical acclaim for The Fault in Our Stars:
“Damn near genius . . .
The Fault in Our Stars is a love story, one of the most genuine and moving ones in recent American fiction, but it’s also an existential tragedy of tremendous intelligence and courage and sadness.” —Lev Grossman, TIME Magazine
“This is a book that breaks your heart—not by wearing it down, but by making it bigger until it bursts.” —
The Atlantic
“Remarkable . . . A pitch-perfect, elegiac comedy.”
—USA Today

“[Green’s] voice is so compulsively readable that it defies categorization. You will be thankful for the little infinity you spend inside this book.” —NPR.org
“John Green deftly mixes the profound and the quotidian in this tough, touching valentine to the human spirit.”
—The Washington Post
“[Green] shows us true love—two teenagers helping and accepting each other through the most humiliating physical and emotional ordeals—and it is far more romantic than any sunset on the beach.” —
New York Times Book Review

About the Author

John Green is the award-winning, #1 bestselling author of books including Looking for Alaska, The Fault in Our Stars, and Turtles All the Way Down. His books have received many accolades, including a Printz Medal, a Printz Honor, and an Edgar Award. John has twice been a finalist for the LA Times Book Prize and was selected by TIME magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World. He is also the writer and host of the critically acclaimed podcast The Anthropocene Reviewed. With his brother, Hank, John has co-created many online video projects, including Vlogbrothers and the educational channel Crash Course. He lives with his family in Indianapolis, Indiana. You can visit John online at johngreenbooks.com.

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Teen Mental Health: An Encyclopedia of Issues and Solutions by Len Sperry

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Teen Mental Health: An Encyclopedia of Issues and Solutions by Len Sperry

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This encyclopedia provides a concise introduction to the mental health topics of greatest concern to adolescents. It offers young readers the information they need to better understand mental disorders and the importance of psychological well-being.

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Providing a concise introduction to the mental health topics of greatest concern to adolescents, this encyclopedia helps readers understand mental disorders and…

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Tweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines (Nic Sheff)

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Tweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines (Nic Sheff)

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A raw and candid memoir of the author’s descent into addiction and struggles with recovery. It sheds light on substance use, mental health comorbidity, relapse, and the challenges of rebuilding one’s life.

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Teen Mental Health; A Guide to Understanding and Supporting: Today's Teenagers; Navigating in a Digital World by Heidi Crow

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Teen Mental Health; A Guide to Understanding and Supporting: Today's Teenagers; Navigating in a Digital World by Heidi Crow

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A comprehensive guide covering various mental health conditions faced by teens, their symptoms, and ways to seek help. Includes up-to-date research and helplines.

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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey

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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey

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This guide helps teens build self-confidence, set goals, and cope with stress, all through real-life stories and practical tips.

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"This book is a touchdown." -- Steve Young, NFL Hall of Famer and Super Bowl MVP is a book every teenager should read and emulate." -- Arun Gandhi, president, Gandhi Worldwide Education Institute -- Erin Gruwell, Founder of Freedom Writers Foundation and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, The Freedom Writers Diary, I was excited to have another weapon to take our players and culture to a higher level. Whether you are a teen or not, you should read this book!" -- Anson Dorrance, University of North Carolina Tar Heels women's soccer coach, 22 time national collegiate champion book to teenagers, young adults, and their parents. You'll hear new perspectives on how to improve your relationships and leadership skills that will positively impact your life, resulting in greater happiness.... And more than that-you will be able to do it and be successful at anything you choose to do. I have personally read it and practiced the timeless principles with my daughters." -- Diana Thomas, U.S. vice president of training, learning & development, McDonalds Corporation has made it easier than ever before for teens to navigate through life! If you want to live a life of contribution, set and achieve extraordinary goals, and stay focused and organized, practice every habit in Sean's book. It will help you become who you want to be." -- Julie Morgenstern, author of Organizing From the Inside Out for Teens lets teens see themselves as the principal force in their lives, regardless of their background or current walk of life." -- Stedman Graham, founder of Athletes Against Drugs, New York Times bestselling author of You Can Make it Happen and Identity: Your Passport to Success provides a game plan for teens to become team players with their teammates in life, their families and friends. It presents strategies for becoming a better all-around person and elevating individual skills." -- Sheryl Swoopes, four-time WNBA champion, three-time MVP, NCAA champion, and three-time Olympic gold medalist teaches them the value of hard work, setting and achieving goals, and taking responsibility and initiative, all of which are characteristics of effective leaders." -- Michael O. Leavitt, former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services it helped me become a more organized person. I used a lot of the cartoons to help me remember stories and examples." -- Joy Denewellis, age 18. Written for teenagers, this book is an indispensable tool, helping young people make the right choices, while growing up in the chaos of today. I wish there had been a book like this for those of us who grew up in the sixties." -- Candace Lightner, president of We Save Lives and founder of Mothers Against Drunk Driving doesn't help you, then you must have a perfect life already." -- Jordan McLaughlin, age 17

"Teens face many challenging issues and It's great that 7 Habits 7 Habits

"Unlike my book on the 7 Habits, this book, by my son Sean, speaks directly to teens in an entertaining and visually appealing style (and Sean, I never thought you listened to a word I said). As prejudiced as this may sound, this is a remarkable book, a must-read!" -- Stephen R. Covey, Sean's dad, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and cofounder and former vice chairman of Franklin Covey Co.

"I wish I'd had this book when I was a teen." -- Shannon Hale, New York Times bestselling author of Newbery Honor winner Princess Academy and The Goose Girl

"I have long been a fan of Stephen Covey and his book,

"I highly recommend the simple, straight forward advice provided in

"Fifteen years ago Sean Covey wrote a powerful book that taught teens that they had the ability to choose their behavior but not the consequences. The decisions that teens make could change their lives forever! Every young person should read

"I would highly recommend Sean Covey's book
"Growing up isn't easy, but with the help of Sean Covey's book, young adults can learn to navigate through this awkward time and come out on the other side as a highly effective adult." The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People . In fact, I liked his principles so much that we teach it to our players in the off-season as leadership principles. When I saw Sean's book on The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens

"The inspiring examples from real-life problems that teenagers like myself deal with every day, and their experiences and situations, have helped me make lifesaving decisions. I highly recommend this book to any teenager. " -- Jeremy Sommer, age 19

"Today's teens are the future leaders of our families, communities, and nation.

"I have been juggling family, school activities, friends, and after-school responsibilities. When I read

"Stephen Covey must be rightfully proud of his son Sean, who absorbed his father's lessons well. Those who wish to avoid the temptations and devastation of drugs, including alcohol, would be wise to implement

"Motivation is only a part of the game of life. Self-discipline and self-control are key in making your dreams a reality. This book offers all the tools you need as a teen to be a champion in life." -- Mia Hamm, FIFA's Women's World Player of the Year, former member of the U.S. women's national soccer team

"We all have dreams in life we want to achieve and we can reach these dreams if we're willing to always give 100 percent. This book is an intensive training program for youth to grow and develop so they can become winners in the competition of life." -- Kristi Yamaguchi, U.S. Olympic figure skating gold medalist

"Sean's 'can do' examples remind me of how important it is to make the most of what I have. I play a lot of sports, though I'm not a big kid. This book helped me realize that I have to rely on my speed and my smarts if I want to reach my goals." -- Brent Kuik, age 15

"Powerful but not parental- an important message delivering much more than good advice, it offers true direction to teens living in a challenging, complex world. Covey offers sound, time-tested direction without sounding preachy or parental . . . packaging unquestionable wisdom into a friendly, approachable book that will inspire trust and encourage teens to follow their hearts, rather than simply follow the group." -- Patrick S. O'Brien, author of Making College Count

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"For a professional athlete, winning basketball games is important-but winning at the game of life is even more important. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens is a winner! In my years of coaching young people, we learned together that working hard, setting goals, and having a clear vision of your dream enables you to be successful, even when you lose." -- Lou Holtz, former head football coach, Notre Dame University and University of South Carolina, sports analyst for ESPN

Sean Covey is a business executive, author, speaker, and innovator. He is President of FranklinCovey Education and is devoted to transforming education throughout the world through a principle-centered leadership approach. Sean is a New York Times bestselling author and has written several books, including the Wall Street Journal #1 business bestseller The 4 Disciplines of Execution , The 6 Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Make , The 7 Habits of Happy Kids , and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teen s , which has been translated into twenty languages and sold over 8 million copies worldwide. Sean and his wife, Rebecca, live with their children in the Rocky Mountains.

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A raw, honest account of a young woman dealing with self-harm and recovery. This nonfiction-inspired novel is both eye-opening and supportive for readers going through similar struggles.

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A New York Times BestsellerGirl, Interrupted novels we have read."-GoopDear Committee MembersStarred review
An Amelia Bloomer Project Award Selection
A New York Public Library Best Book for Teens meets Speak . "- Refinery29 dark yet powerful read."- Paste Magazine most affecting Breathtaking and beautifully written Intimate and gritty. "- " A haunting, beautiful, and necessary book that will stay with you long after you've read the last page. " -Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of

" Everything, Everything Equal parts keen-eyed empathy, stark candor, and terrible beauty. This book is why we read stories : to experience what it's like to survive the unsurvivable; to find light in the darkest night."-Jeff Zentner, author of The Serpent King Raw, visceral, and starkly beautiful , with writing that is at times transcendent in its brilliance. . . . An unforgettable story of trauma and resilience."--Kerry Kletter, author of The First Time She Drowned A breathtakingly written book about pain and hard-won healing . . . I want every girl to read Girl In Pieces ."-Kara Thomas, author of The Darkest Corners and The Cheerleaders A Girl, Interrupted for a new generation ....The story of the mad girl is ultimately a story about being a girl in a mad world, how it breaks us into pieces and how we glue ourselves back together."-Melissa Febos, author of Whip Smart and Abandon Me Dark, frank, and tender, Girl in Pieces keeps the reader electrified for its entire journey. You're so uncertain if Charlie will heal, so fully immerse d in hoping she does."-Michelle Wildgen, author of Bread and Butter and You're Not You Girl in Pieces has the breath of life; every character in it is fully alive. Charlie Davis' complexities are drawn with great understanding and subtlety. "-Charles Baxter, author of National Book Award finalist The Feast of Love Speak , and Girl, Interrupted , Girl in Pieces is an entirely original work, compulsively readable and deeply human. "-Julie Schumacher, author the New York Times bestseller ★ " In Glasgow's riveting debut novel, readers are pulled close to Charlie's raw, authentic emotions as she strains to make a jagged path through her new life. Love and trust prove difficult, and Charlie's judgment is not well honed, but her will to survive is glorious. " -Booklist, Glasgow's debut novel is a dark read, but the engaging writing will win an audience for [Glasgow]."- VOYA Heartbreaking and thick with emotion ,...[ Girl in Pieces is] for avid fans of Jennifer Niven's All the Bright Places or Susanna Kaysen's Girl Interrupted . "- SLJ

"Charlie Davis has been damaged and abused after several years of living on the streets, but she is fiercely resilient. Though it will appeal to readers of Ellen Foster,

★ "[Readers] will find themselves driven to see Charlie's story through. They will better understand a world that often makes no sense to outsiders.

Kathleen Glasgow is the New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces and How to Make Friends with the Dark . She lives and writes in Tucson, Arizona. To learn more about Kathleen and her writing, visit her website, kathleenglasgowbooks.com, or follow @kathglasgow on Twitter and @misskathleenglasgow on Instagram.

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You Are Not Alone: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Mental Health by Ken Duckworth, MD

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You Are Not Alone: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Mental Health by Ken Duckworth, MD

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Written by the medical director of NAMI, this book provides resources, advice, and firsthand stories for anyone navigating the complexities of mental health as a young person.

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You Are Not Alone: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Mental Health―With Advice from Experts and Wisdom from Real People and Families

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Mind Your Head discusses mental health, self-harm, depression, and anxiety. Includes interviews with mental health experts and young people with real experiences.

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Juno Dawson (Author), Gemma Correll (Illustrator)

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Mind Your Head [Dawson, Juno, Correll, Gemma] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Mind Your Head

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A moving novel about two teens struggling with mental illness who find friendship and hope in each other. It highlights the complexities of grief, depression, and resilience.

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Jennifer Niven is the Emmy Award-winning, #1 New York Times and International bestselling author of nine books, including All the Bright Places and Holding up the Universe. Her books have been translated in over 75 languages, and All the Bright Places has won literary awards around the world, including the GoodReads Choice Award for Best Young Adult Fiction of 2015. It was named a Best Book of the Year by Time Magazine, NPR, the Guardian, Publisher's Weekly, YALSA, Barnes &amp; Noble, BuzzFeed, the New York Public Library, and others, and was the #1 Kids' Indie Next Book for Winter '14-'15. The film starring Elle Fanning, Justice Smith, Luke Wilson, and Keegan-Michael Key, is currently streamable on Netflix, with a script by Jennifer and Liz Hannah (The Post).

Jennifer is at work on her fourth and fifth novels for young adults, with number three-- Breathless just out now. She also oversees Germ, a literary and lifestyle web magazine for girls and boys age high school and beyond that celebrates beginnings, futures, and all the amazing and agonizing moments in between. Her previous works include four novels for adults, as well as three nonfiction books. She divides her time between Los Angeles and coastal Georgia with her husband, kids, and literary cats.

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Amazon.com: All the Bright Places: 9780385755917: Niven, Jennifer: Books

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A heartfelt story about Vivi and Jonah, two teens brought together by love and loss. Through Vivi’s struggle with bipolar disorder, the novel offers an authentic look at mental illness, family grief, and the power of connection.

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When We Collided is a book I wish could have written, but am so much better for having read." --Julie Murphy, #1

Neither of them expected a summer like this . . . a summer that would rewrite their futures.

In an unflinching story about new love, old wounds, and forces beyond our control, two teens find that when you collide with the right person at just the right time, it will change you forever.

New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin'

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Amazon.com: When We Collided: 9781681192031: Lord, Emery: Books

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History Is All You Left Me by Adam Silvera

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History Is All You Left Me by Adam Silvera

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A beautifully told story of grief, OCD, and the process of moving forward after loss. A great pick for anyone seeking relatable mental health themes in fiction.

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Read 10.3k reviews from the world's largest community for readers. When Griffin's first love and ex-boyfriend, Theo, dies in a drowning accident, his unive...

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A safe, confidential space where teens can text, call or email other teens for help with mental health issues. Offers resources and a blog.

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Teen Line | Teens Support hotline - Connect, talk, get help!

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If you have a problem or just want to talk with another teen who understands, this is the place for you! Support, resources, and hope to any teen struggling.

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Focused on supporting LGBTQ+ youth in crisis, this site offers chat, text, and phone support, plus resources for mental health and coming out.

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The Trevor Project | For Young LGBTQ Lives

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The Trevor Project provides 24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ young people. Text, chat, or call anytime to reach a trained counselor. Free and confidential.

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Multimedia (website and text/chat) A free, confidential 24/7 support service that connects teens with trained crisis counselors through text or online chat by texting HOME to 741741. The website includes interactive features such as videos, infographics, and real stories that help teens understand mental health challenges and access immediate support when feeling overwhelmed.

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Crisis Text Line | Text HOME To 741741 free, 24/7 Crisis Counseling

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Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 support via text message. We're here for everything: anxiety, depression, suicide, school. Text HOME to 741741.

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Out Of The Dark: Teens Talk Mental Health

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PBS's Out of the Dark: Teens Talk Mental Health provides insight of the challenges faced by teens living with mental health disorders, while also highlighting the hope and healing made possible through family support and understanding.

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- [Narrator] This is a production of PBS Charlotte.

- The great Maya Angelo once said, "There's no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you."

Today, we're talking about team mental health and sharing stories of courage and hope.

Whether you're a teenager, a parent or a teacher, this is a show you won't want to miss.

We're talking about anxiety, depression, and suicide, the warning signs and symptoms, what you can do to get help as well.

Join us for this very important conversation.

(upbeat music) Thank you for joining us and welcome to "Out Of The Dark Teens Talk Mental Health."

I'm your host, Naomi Bazemore.

According to the National Alliance of Mental Health, 17% of teenagers experience a mental health disorder.

People just like you and me who go to school, work, love and laugh every day.

I know what it's like to live with a mental illness.

And here's a look at my story.

I'm Naomi Bazemore.

I live with bipolar depression, and this is my story.

My bipolar depression showed up for me, I wanna say around like eight or nine, I was just very out of control of my behavior.

It would range from many things from being sad, to being mad, being overly excited.

I just thought I was being a kid.

Truthfully, just thought I was going through emotions.

But as I got older, around like 14, 15, I started to realize something was definitely off with these feelings that I had.

I turned 18 and I decided you're grown now.

You're going into life.

And I did it and I got diagnosed and I've been learning to live with it and be myself still with it.

My bipolar depression shows up really in whatever state that I'm in.

Like when I'm manic, I'm usually very high up.

I'm very running around, can't stay still.

I also have moments where I can get into a hypomania state and I'm very depressed, very quiet.

I don't talk as much, I don't wanna eat.

I don't care to be around people and this varies.

Like one day I could be feeling great.

One week I could be feeling great.

And the next day I feel bad for a week straight.

It's just, whatever comes.

Truthfully since being diagnosed, I feel like I know who I am now.

I feel like for years before that, I was very timid to show myself to certain people or do certain things because I didn't understand me.

I knew I had moments where I was a little off.

All my life I kind of lived like scared, I guess, to really be myself or show myself.

But after I got diagnosed, I kind of like just went for it.

And ever since then, like people have been coming to me saying that I've helped them opened their eyes to want to get help.

Don't be scared to get help.

I feel like if I would've got help years ago, I wouldn't have gotten as bad as it did have to get before I got diagnosed.

But if you feel something's off, no matter what age you are, like speak up.

Don't feel ashamed ever of who you are because I know who I am now.

And I understand who I am.

Now, I want to take a moment to introduce our guests.

18 year old, Jalil quick, graduated from Philip O. Berry high school this year and plans to go to college in the fall.

Jalil says he's occasionally suffered from anxiety, especially in crowds, you heard my story.

Jalil, how does anxiety show up for you?

- Well, anxiety shows up for me in different ways.

Like I began to sweat a lot and a lot of things began to race through my mind in a way I kind of look around and I feel outta place in a way, like when I go to parties and like big crowds, I look around for exits because my mind is I'm already out of the party.

Like I'm already out of the loop.

So in a way it's just like, I separate myself from the environment already.

And I feel like that has negative and positive things to it.

So I just lose attention.

- Thank you, Jalil.

Also joining us is Emma Rose.

Ms said she was bullied as a child and developing eating disorder.

She has since gotten help.

How are you dealing with it now, Emma?

- I am doing very well.

I see a therapist, a nutritionist, and a psychiatrist regularly to help me manage any lingering thoughts that may encourage me to engage in eating the sort of behavior such as restricting.

And I also have my family for support and they've grown a lot in how to best support me and they've been very, very great and helpful.

- We also want to bring in Rachel Hartman.

Rachel is a licensed professional counselor at Mindful Movements who works directly with teenagers.

Rachel, how do you find mental illness and mental health?

- So mental illness is when you have a diagnosable condition that's impacting your day to day living.

Mental health is more along the lines of the state of your psychological and emotional wellbeing.

So basically just how you're feeling on a day to day basis.

- Thank you so much, Rachel.

Data shows mental health conditions are far more common than you might think.

One in six youth aged six to 17, experience a mental health disorder each year, 50% of mental illnesses conditions begin by the age of 14.

The most common mental disorders in youth are anxiety, depression, ADHD, and behavioral disorders.

We're going to learn more about these disorders today.

Let's start with Emma.

When did you start realizing that you had a eating disorder?

- I started to engage in eating disorder behaviors when I was in middle school.

And it gradually got to a point where I couldn't walk by myself, I was staying in bed all day.

I would barely eat anything.

The goal for me was just to eat as little as possible.

And I was isolating myself from everyone, including my family.

- Did you ever express to your family, like when you first felt the stages of you going into that kind of cycle in your life, did you speak up?

- I did not.

Because one of the symptoms of eating disorders are secrecy, keeping it a secret to yourself because you know that if you do speak up, then people are gonna try and help you.

And part of having an eating disorder is not wanting help because we wanna further the process.

I say, we as people have eating disorders, the goal is just to keep it to ourselves so that we can continue the behaviors.

'Cause the goal is to look a certain way and if we get help, then we can't further that.

- Thank you so much for sharing.

Now, Jalil, with you.

Do you feel like the way you have your anxiety is stuff that it comes from you feeling like you're obligated or you feel like you have these big expectations of yourself as a Black man?

- Well, being that I play football high school, anybody that knows sports, sports or how you react and how you perform.

So with me, most of my anxiety came from being that I don't play sports no more.

Most of my anxiety kind of went away, but I still fight it a little bit.

But being you, I feel like society is a potter and the people in the society are the clay.

The society is shaping people to act a certain way and you gotta kind of perform in a way where people expect you to perform.

If you don't perform in that way, then you're going to look, you're gonna be looked at like a outcast or you're just or people are not gonna make you feel like you're good enough.

So I feel like in a way I always tried to fight and be good enough to fit where I wanted to, to fit the category and be good, honestly.

- I really appreciate you for speaking out and giving us a truthful answer about how you feel.

Now Rachel, do you feel social media plays a really big role in our generation when it comes to mental health?

- Unfortunately I do.

I feel that social media has us looking at everyone's highlight real and everyone's photoshopped and filtered and we're not looking at reality.

And so then we're comparing ourselves to that and comparison is the thief of joy.

And so that's a big problem.

I also feel that there's a lot going down in the DMs with bullying and things like that.

It's a really private way for people to hide behind their phone and say really ugly things.

So I always encourage people to be careful with who you follow, what you're looking at every day and minimize that time, but also to look for accounts that you follow, that inspire you, motivate you and make you feel good instead of you showing up and comparing yourselves to things that are just not real.

- Do you feel that there are warning signs and things that we could look at with our peers and family members that do suffer from anxiety and depression and things like that?

- I do, there are usually warning signs.

One of the most important things is to check on your people, know them and ask them.

I always try to show up and ask my friends and family.

How are you feeling?

I don't often take okay or good as an answer.

I wanna know, how are you really feeling today?

Also, if you're noticing that your friends are feeling kind of hopeless maybe, or feeling worthless, losing interest in things they like to do, but also we have to keep an eye on the other folks.

I think we learned a lot from Robin Williams, the funny guy, right?

He was here to make us laugh, but obviously he had a lot going on inside too.

So just, I always encourage everybody to just check on each other, be present with each other, put the phones down, have an honest conversation in that moment and listen to what that person's saying.

And if there's some signs and symptoms, you'll hear them.

- Thank you so much, Rachel.

- You're welcome.

- Thank you all for sharing your stories.

Earlier you heard me talk about my struggle with bipolar depression.

A lot of teenagers have a hard time talking to their parents.

Here's what happened when I told my family.

(upbeat music) Truthfully the conversation of me coming to my parents about what was told to me, it was kind of hard.

I was hurt, I was crying.

I was confused mostly.

And I think it shocked my whole family not only myself, everybody was just feeling what they felt, truthfully.

I was very scared to tell my mom, the first thing I thought of was how is my mother gonna feel?

I didn't want my mom to feel like she didn't know what she was doing as a mom.

Like, I don't know.

I just went through a range of emotions of, I don't want to hurt my mother.

I just told her.

I was like, well at the end, that's your mom, this is your life, like she has to know.

And I just build up the courage and I told my parents, they were there for me, they were definitely very confused.

It was something new, but they were there most of all.

Before we introduce our next guest, I want to welcome my mom, Michelle Bazemore.

Mom, when you first saw the video, you cried, like what made you cry when you seen it?

- It was more tears of joy that I was happy that you was on the road of getting the help that you needed for your situation.

So, and I was also very proud that you took these steps and you took 'em on your own, so yeah.

- Do you feel like it helped us come together closer as a family were all understanding each other?

- Yes, definitely, yes.

- Thank you.

- You're welcome.

- Our next guest is also a parent.

Jennifer Ishee lost her 15 year old son, Coble to suicide just seven months ago.

She's bravely sharing her story today.

And 17 year old Faviany says she struggles with the depression, but doesn't know how to talk to her parents.

Also joining us is Dr. Tiffany Eden, a mental health researcher here to share more on what to do if you or someone you know is suicidal.

First let's start with Jennifer.

Suicidal is on the rise.

It's the fourth leading cause of death in older teens.

What do you want to tell people to learn from your son's situation?

- First of all, unfortunately, suicide can happen to anyone.

It happens to athletes.

It happens to kids with lots of friends.

It happens to kids with intact families who in Coble's situations seemed joyful and very involved nine months prior to his death.

So I'd really like to express to folks to be just conscious of what's happening with your child's behavior.

And as we heard earlier in the segment, really listen to them and ask a lot of questions.

- What was Coble like before, like growing up, like how was his childhood and things like that?

- Cowell never met a stranger.

He had a lot of friends, a ton of interest.

He truly would try any sport.

Surfing, running was a huge passion for him.

Skateboarding, mountain bike riding.

He was very involved in community and church, just a fun kid, loved music.

- And how are you feeling like truthfully?

How are you feeling like coping and dealing with what you're dealing with and helping others?

Like how are you feeling day to day?

- We're sad.

This happened so recently and Coble was our only child.

Coble and I were very close and I feel that I let let him down.

We knew that he was depressed and we had tried a lot of different resources to support him.

But the reason that I am empowered to speak today is because I hope that I can help someone else, another family, another child from experiencing this, by sharing this story.

And again, that it can happen to anyone and express, I think to teens and to parents in Coble's situation, he shared as many months, as eight months prior to his death, that he had a suicide attempt with a friend.

I don't know if that individual shared with their parents, but I really wanna tell our viewers that if someone, a child or an adult expresses that kind of suicidal ideation to take it seriously, it's not your job to evaluate the seriousness of those statements, but you really need to let another trusted adult know if you're a child and make sure somebody's sharing that with the parent or guardian.

And then those individuals can decide how they can pursue help.

- Thank you so much for sharing.

That's very brave of you and we really appreciate it.

Faviany, you say you deal with depression and it's hard for you to talk to your parents.

What do you feel like makes it so hard for your parents to get to listen to you, to express how you feel to them?

- Well, it's really hard like to talk to my parents and they don't really believe in depression and it's hard to open up to them and be able to tell them how I feel.

And it's like just hard to be able to express my feeling to them.

And then I get like anxiety to be at home, like all day.

And it is like really hard for me to just open up with them how I'm feeling.

- And with that being said, how do you cope on your own?

Like do you do like write and draw?

What do you do to help you cope at home?

- Well, sometimes I like bake or draw like that get me into peace and that like how I deal with my depression, like baking and stuff like that.

- Thank you so much for sharing Faviany.

And Dr. Eden, you're a researcher in mental health.

What do you feel like can be done to help the rise 'cause suicide is on the rise.

it's something that's growing every day in teens.

What do you feel like we can do to help slow that down?

Or at least get a better, like people to look at this more like this is a really big issue going on here.

- So the first thing as adults is to listen, listen, first to the teenagers and the youth that are in your lives and listen open and honestly, when they come to you with their problems, even if you don't think it's that serious, they're coming to you and they're saying, hey, something's wrong.

And it's really important that we listen to that.

I think that's the first step.

- Do you feel like there's resources out there for teenagers to go to when they don't have parents that understand, like what do you feel like are good resources for kids that are in that predicament?

- Well, we're in the age of technology, we have the internet at our fingertips.

There are lots of different resources that you can find just by Googling mental health resources near me.

And things like that.

There are crisis helplines that you can contact via text if you're not comfortable talking on the phone.

So there are lots of different resources that are available and just reach out, let someone know.

- And ma with you, you have a child, that deals with a mental illness.

Do you feel like you've learned to understand or look at mental health in a different way.

I know you got help for yourself.

You've been through therapy before, but now that we know we have your family member that deals with something mentally, like how did you feel like your perspective changed on mental health when you realized you have someone that deals with a mental illness?

- It changed a lot because it's a lot more than what people think it is.

It's not, you just, oh, it's a lot.

You know, when I looked at you before I looked at you and I said, oh, maybe she's just this.

Or maybe she's just down.

I have an understanding on what was going on with you, why you would be sitting at the dinner table, laughing and joking, and then just outburst and cry.

Now I see why you were sitting in your room, watching TV or what I thought was enjoying binge watching TV but you were depressed.

So it helped me open my eyes to see that it, that like they said, you have to pay attention.

You have to look close and just pay attention, listen to your, listen, just listen.

So it, yeah.

- And Faviany, when you graduate soon and things like that.

Do you feel like you're in a place where you can like try to talk to your parents again or just to get them to a better understanding with you getting older and about to enter the world?

Do you feel like you wanna get to a place with them to understand, like mental health is real.

I have depression and this is something that we need to address.

- Yeah, well now I'm starting to open up more to my parents and trying to like talk to them on how I feel.

So now, I'm in a better place, where I can really, really be able to talk to them and explain my feelings to them.

So yeah, I feel like I'm in a better place now where I can, like when I was before, I'm in even better place now where I can tell my parents how I feel and stuff like that.

- That's really good, I'm happy to hear that for you.

And Dr. Eden with things going on, like mental health is very big now.

Like people are starting to really pay attention to it.

What made you wanna go into researching deeper into mental health and suicide and things like that?

- My own experiences with mental health.

So I've dealt with my own mental health challenges throughout my life.

And I saw how those experiences impacted me when I was younger and not just when I was younger, but even into being an adult today.

And it really pushed me to want to help other people like me.

- That's really good.

And that's how truthfully, even with myself, I feel like even with mental illnesses and things like that, I feel like we should never be ashamed of who we are and to always be ourself and push, to be the best person we can be, regardless of what we go through.

Everybody goes through things, everybody has their issues, but that shouldn't stop you or make you feel ashamed to be yourself.

Mental health is something that's really on the rise now.

Like people are starting to pay attention to it.

And that's a really good thing.

And I feel like as a unit, as a world, we need to all come together even more than what we have been to keep this going to keep this strong mental health is a thing it's real.

We need to pay attention to it.

Like, I feel like this is a great movement.

That's starting in a good, I wish it's always been a movement, but this is a time right now where everybody's starting to understand and really look into it.

And I think that's a blessing.

Ma honestly, even with me having my issues, how do you look at like my siblings or your other children, how did it make you feel like?

- It just makes me pay more attention.

It makes me pay more attention too 'cause I'm learning from you which is excellent.

So I can look at them now and I can see that they're not.

And I don't look at them and say everything they do, something's wrong because you was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, I don't do that, but I do pay attention to them.

I do look and say if one is off crying, she could just be crying because she's not a bad mood.

I mean, a good mood at that point.

Or there could be a lot going on with her.

So I just pay attention and I listen.

I really just, yeah.

- And with you, Jennifer, what do you feel like you do to help other people understand this is something that can happen to anyone.

So do you feel like when you talk to other people that you give them that, like not to be, but this is life this can happen to anybody.

This is real.

Do you feel like you speak out more on how to help?

- Yes, I definitely started speaking out more.

My husband and I actually assembled a group of pediatricians and some psychologists and some several nonprofits.

And we are trying to brainstorm different ways that we can fill what we think is a gap in our community for adolescents specifically around mental health, whether it's just access to care, whether it's knowledge about what resources are available.

And then there are people who simply can't afford resources.

So it's an endeavor we've just started, but I feel really optimistic about it.

And I think part of what we want to make clear is that mental health is just as important as physical health.

And if you had a problem with your kidney, or if you had a problem with your heart, you wouldn't just assume that you could figure that out on your own, in your house with your parents and real mental illness, this is something going on with your brain, which is another organ.

So, get help.

And I do hope that we can find ways to help people who don't have access to care today.

- And I lost a close friend to suicide and it changed my perspective on life, and he was my friend.

It made me look at life like, wow, like it can really happen.

So I just wanna know how did it, how did it change for you?

You lost your son.

This is something that, this is your only child at that too.

So it's like, how do you feel like it changed your perspective on life?

- We decided that we needed to find a reason to live again, Coble as a mom, Michelle you know, it's what you live for.

It was what I always wanted to be, and I don't have that particular reason to live.

And so I am taking my energies into trying again, to see if there are some positive differences that we can make in this community.

And who knows, maybe changes in Washington around mental health care and coverage, which I think there are a lot of opportunities to strengthen and improve.

- Thank you so much.

And to end it off with you, Dr. Eden, I really want to know, like for out there, like for kids that do feel alone, what do you recommend that they do besides, going to, you should always go get help, but what are there some things that you feel like kids can do that don't have the obligation right now to go get help do things there's things that they can do to cope within themselves before they can get that help?

- You can always take care of yourself in different ways, whether that's moving your body, making sure you're getting enough sunlight, making sure you're getting fresh air, things like that.

But you can also do your best to talk to someone, whether that's a friend that you trust, whether that's an adult, maybe it's not a parent.

Maybe it's a teacher at school, things like that.

Let someone know that something is going on.

- When you look at from your end of researching it, what do you feel like is the most thing that draws children to the depression and anxiety?

Like what do you not like?

It's not, of course it's not one thing to pinpoint, but what do you feel like is a big emblem?

Like this is what can cause a big thing for kids in this day and age to be sad and have anxiety, things like that.

- I think we have to realize that youth in today's society are under immense pressure.

You're under pressure from your parents.

You're under pressure at school.

You're under pressure trying to figure out what you're gonna do with the rest of your lives.

And that's a lot for someone who is 15 or 16 years old to deal with.

And I think once you combine that with factors like access to social media, and you're seeing you have, you're seeing so many different things online every day, it's sort of overloading and inundated you as a person.

And I think all those factors come together and create an environment where things like suppression and anxiety can be unfortunately common.

- I want to thank all of our guests for joining us today.

That's all the time we have tonight.

Thank you for tuning into, "Out Of The Dark Teens Talk Mental Health on PBS Charlotte."

We hope you are never alone.

If you or someone you know, is struggling with mental health, please tell a trusted friend, parent, or counselor, or call the suicide hotline at the number on your screen.

We've also put a link to resources on our website, pbscharlotte.org.

Thanks again, and have a good night.

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A comprehensive, authoritative library guide from the University of Chicago explaining citation formats, avoiding plagiarism, and integrating sources into academic writing. Useful for students learning how to properly credit information in research projects.

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Library Guides: Evaluating Resources and Misinformation: CRAAP Test

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Library Guides: Evaluating Resources and Misinformation: CRAAP Test

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After a traumatic event leaves her voiceless, Melinda must find the courage to speak her truth. Speak explores trauma, PTSD, and the healing power of self-expression.

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Laurie Halse Anderson is the New York Times-bestselling author who writes for kids of all ages. Known for tackling tough subjects with humor and sensitivity, her work has earned numerous American Library Association and state awards. Two of her books, Speak and Chains, were National Book Award finalists. Chains also earned a spot on the Carnegie Medal Short List.

Laurie received the 2009 Margaret A. Edwards Award given by the Young Adult Library Services Association division of the American Library Association for her "significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature."

Mother of four and wife of one, Laurie lives in Northern New York State, an hour south of the Canadian border, where she likes to watch the snow fall as she writes. Right now she's finishing up her next YA novel and researching Ashes, which will conclude the adventure of Isabel and Curzon that readers enjoyed in her historical novels Chains and Forge.

You'll find loads more information about Laurie and her books on her website: http://madwomanintheforest.com/. You can follow her adventures on Twitter, http://twitter.com/halseanderson, on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/lauriehalseanderson, and on her blog, http://madwomanintheforest.com/blog/.

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Amazon.com: Speak: 9780312674397: Anderson, Laurie Halse: Books

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Samantha hides her OCD from her friends until a secret poetry club helps her embrace vulnerability and authenticity. A moving story about anxiety, identity, and creative coping strategies.

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Two teens navigating anxiety and depression find hope and friendship through art therapy. This novel portrays mental health recovery with honesty and compassion.

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Amazon.com: The Words We Keep: 9781984848895: Stewart, Erin: Books

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Amazon.com: The Words We Keep: 9781984848895: Stewart, Erin: Books

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Provides global statistics and insights on adolescent mental health, including prevalence of depression, anxiety, and behavioral disorders. Highlights different types of mental health, prevention, and early detection.

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Adolescence (10-19 years) is a unique and formative time. Multiple physical, emotional and social changes, including exposure to poverty, abuse, or violence, can make adolescents vulnerable to mental health problems. Promoting psychological well-being and protecting adolescents from adverse experiences and risk factors that may impact their potential to thrive are critical for their well-being during adolescence and for their physical and mental health in adulthood.