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On the Importance of Loving Yourself

5/7/2017

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Julia J. || California, USA
​It’s been almost 17 years, and I’ve only recently come to realize the person who matters most in my life, is myself. From a very young age, we’ve learned to constantly try to please others, and in this effort, sometimes we’ve forgotten to love ourselves. Until recently, I would never say “no” to someone, as I’ve been known as a very kind, benevolent character. I’d especially never say “no” to my parents. Looking back, trying to please their expectations was probably the worst idea. ​

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Highlighting Social Interactions

5/1/2017

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Kaan T. || Peer Leader || Istanbul, Turkey
I think people function best when interacting with others; we are a social species after all! Like water molecules, if you isolate one, it will not show it's best properties. So, well-being for me is having friends I know I can trust. I don't always need them by my side... just the thought of them is comforting enough.

The following art portfolio portrays that when many small strokes or dots of color come together, they can create something beautiful - just like when people come together and unite, creating a beautiful community of compassion and support.

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Three Things I've Learned: A Life Reflection

4/12/2017

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Tara P. || Peer Leader || California, USA
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Beauty is everywhere. As a young child, I was curious about the world, but I quickly moved on from one thing to another, never taking the time to truly appreciate my surroundings.

My dad is a photographer, and as a 10 year-old, I lacked the ability to see the outstanding qualities in his photographs.
Bright, vibrant, and crisp yellow tulips appeared to me as dull. Breathtaking sunsets over the lake appeared to me as boring and uninteresting. However, today I could sit staring at his pictures for hours.

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A Letter to a Friend Trying to Comprehend My Mental Illness

3/22/2017

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Elizabeth Z. || Peer Leader || Illinois, USA
​Dear Friend,

I know that it is hard for you to understand what I am going through because you have never felt this way before, but thank you for trying. I recognize that my illness is not something that you can see, but it is real and it does impair me from functioning in the same way that a physical illness can. Although this illness does not define me, it is a part of who I am so it is important that you understand. I want you to know what happens to me when I seem to disappear from myself and where it is that I go. Please be open and willing.

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Living Gay in China, an interview with Tong

3/9/2017

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Tong L. || Peer Leader || Beijing, China
"Gay men are 'primed to expect rejection'. We’re constantly scanning social situations for ways we may not fit into them. We struggle to assert ourselves. We replay our social failures on a loop. The weirdest thing about these symptoms, though, is that most of us don’t see them as symptoms at all.”

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A Reflection on 'Healthy Minds' BHS Assembly

2/27/2017

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Athena C. || Berkeley, California, USA
Last week, I held an assembly on mental health for my school, Berkeley High. No event related to mental health awareness has ever taken place at BHS before, so I set out to organize an assembly that would provide students and teachers with information and resources.

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Messages for the New Year from Teens Around the World (video)

1/1/2017

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TeenzTalk wishes you a HAPPY NEW YEAR! Listen to 15 teens from around the world share their messages, reflections, and best wishes for the upcoming year. Click Read More to watch the video.

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The Marathon of Life

12/27/2016

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Ncamiso M. || Peer Leader || Sithobela, Swaziland
​I have been through a lot of challenges as a teenager growing up on the dusty streets of Sithobela, Swaziland. Walking 7 km to and from school every day, working long hours in the fields just to get food... However, unlike most of my peers, I have in the back of my mind a sense of true determination and perseverance, in spite of all the difficulties I am faced with daily. One question I trouble myself with is, "persevere for what exactly?".

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The Tranquility of Nature and Music

12/23/2016

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Michael K. || Peer Leader || Mbabane, Swaziland
Too much school work! I don’t feel like staying in my room any longer! What do I do? It’s very simple.

Whether utterly stressed or not at all – sad, happy, angry, or calm – nature and music have proven to complete my life. The good thing is, they are always there, easily accessible, waiting for me. And you.

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"We Rise by Lifting Others", Emphasizing Mental Health in the Middle East

12/21/2016

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Loubaba A. || Tripoli, Lebanon
In a country where governmental respect and concern are only given to the “upper class” in society, and where laws and beliefs are still established on a sexist basis, it’s hard to find happiness and mental relief. Living in a community where dreaming big falls under the wrong mindset, it becomes increasingly difficult to stay away from mental illness.

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Emphasizing Our Right to Happiness

12/10/2016

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Ajay W. || Peer Leader || International Human Rights Day
All humans have certain rights to live a sustainable life, and today we celebrate those rights on International Human Rights Day. One of the most important rights of all humans, regardless of who they are or where they come from, is their right to happiness. I know that sounds a bit generic or broad, but nowadays, living in a world full of wars, stress, and mistrust, it can be hard to live the happy life which we are entitled to.

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Striving for Gender Equality

12/10/2016

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Nicole T. || Peer Leader || International Human Rights Day
The lack of gender equality in this world is a major concern. Every dollar that a male earns equates to 82c that a female of the same job receives. This refers to the gender pay gap. On average, women earn $283.20 less than men per week. In Australia, 1 in 5 women have endured sexual assault since the age of 15. In a study from 2007-2012, one in four women experience sexual harassment in their workplace.

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Creating a World with Freedom of Expression

12/10/2016

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Ximena L. || Peer Leader || International Human Rights Day
This past year, being a reporter was the most dangerous profession in my country, Mexico. Reporters who spoke up about real issues and used the media to reveal the truth about politicians, leaders, and current situations were suddenly missing, and then found dead days later, with no sign of the culprit.

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Reaching True Universal Human Rights

12/10/2016

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Mulham N. || Peer Leader || International Human Rights Day
Since the universal declaration of human rights (UDHR) by the United Nations, the implementation of these rights around the world has been a myth, due to the fact that human rights are not universal, as geographical, economical, political, and cultural differences are evident around the world. Human rights have the potential to form an “ideal” world, yet implementing these set of rights is incredibly challenging.

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Aiming for Equal Access to Education in Australia

12/10/2016

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Isobel C. || Peer Leader || International Human Rights Day
Everywhere in the world, access to high quality education varies between different socio-economic groups. This variation could be considered to stem from genetic influences, but it is also the result of differences in access to resources and opportunities. Australia is no exception.

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Emphasizing Gratitude on Human Rights Day

12/10/2016

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Kaan T. || Peer Leader || International Human Rights Day
I count myself lucky, as I live in Turkey and bear witness to all the horrors that plague my country. Thankful for all that I have, first of all my life, I think today would be a particularly good day to reflect.

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Overcoming the Taboo of Mental Illness

12/8/2016

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Hafsa W. || Peer Leader || Rawalpindi, Pakistan
It was at the age of fifteen that I first became acquainted with the word ‘depression’. Living in a modest, joint family in Pakistan, the word was unfamiliar to me until then. Returning from school one day, I had discovered my aunt in a state of motionlessness that was not only frightening but deeply disturbing. My aunt had been suffering from chronic depression and had tried to commit suicide.

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Re-Branding Nigeria Through the Youth

11/7/2016

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Similoluwa A. || Lagos, Nigeria
“Why did you start The Perspective Movement?”

This stomach-twisting question constitutes the most painful part of running this social movement. In answering it, I slip into long periods of self-reflection and mental isolation. Only one year after starting this social movement, I find that the mental picture I have formed of my future revolves around the development of my country—and thus of the movement.

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TeenzTalk is Partnering with The Mighty!

10/10/2016

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We're thrilled to announce a new partnership that will bring our resources in front of The Mighty's wide-reaching readership. We will now have a growing home page on The Mighty and appear on many stories on the site.

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Staying Positive

10/5/2016

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Cici Bellis || Tennis Pro || California, USA
Almost my entire last year and the first part of this year were a huge disappointment for me. I had never worked harder in my life and had never lost more matches in my life. As a junior player, I was used to winning almost 90 percent of the time. I rarely went a month without winning a big tournament. I never expected that to change. This constant winning required hard work, but nothing compared to the level of work I started putting in when I was trying to make the transition from the juniors to the pros.

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