Mental Health

“I am not broken, I just need help”
Young caregiver and experts talk about the challenges of being a youth caregiver By Yesenia Read more
College Corner: Original YMG student Erin Burnett aims to be major player in broadcast news; 'It was what I have...
By Aileen Delgado Erin Burnett, 20, is a sophomore at the University of Maryland College Read more
How a counselor shortage is hurting students struggling with anxiety, depression
School counselor retention was already a problem before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to mental health experts. They Read more
“When it comes to creating change, it’s not a sprint–it’s a marathon”
How culture affects people’s approach to mental health and what it takes to change the Read more
Together, Philly mom and son cope with mental health issues
By Aileen Delgado and Julianne Hill This article was published in the Philadelphia Tribune on Read more
When the local barber’s chair becomes a therapist’s couch
By Shawna James This article ran in print and online in the Philadelphia Tribune on Read more
Foster children at high risk for a multitude of mental health problems
By Yesenia Barrios Lisa Cohen had to start over 13 times. As a foster kid Read more
COVID-19, remote learning left Miami high school seniors stressed, strained and struggling to catch up
By Justin Fernandez, Ajmaanie Andre, Kymani Hughes, Krystal Li and Angely Peña-Agramonte Urban Health Media Read more
COVID-19 pandemic leaves 'transportation deserts' even more barren
Solutions gain traction as problems persist This Urban Health Media Project story was reported by Read more
Early screening for learning disabilities 'would make a huge difference'
By Aileen Delgado, Courtney Curtis and Rick Hampson Urban Health Media Project              WASHINGTON -- Frank Read more
Virtual learning harbors its own gifts
By Tamar Coon Urban Health Media Project Before March of 2020, everything was normal: I Read more
'I thought I was the only one': Peer support groups help teens fight loneliness, isolation of COVID-19 pandemic
By Olivia Fendrich and Radiah Jamil On a fall day outside Francis Scott Key High Read more
'Stop it! You're making me sick!': Moving documentary spotlights the pivotal battle to declassify homosexuality as illness
By Julianne Hill and Hermes Falcon Urban Health Media Project As recently as 1973, homosexuality Read more
Missouri high school students recommend ways to improve school safety, student mental health
By Brie Zeltner and Malaya Mason St. Louis, MO - More licensed therapists on campus. Read more
Borough students talk mental health, racism in local high schools
By Brie Zeltner and Sarah Gandluri For Justin Soyka, the crisis came in middle school.  Read more

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‘Stop it! You’re making me sick!’: Moving documentary spotlights the pivotal battle to declassify homosexuality as illness

Missouri high school students recommend ways to improve school safety, student mental health

Borough students talk mental health, racism in local high schools

Staten Island high school students face racial segregation, bullying and mental health issues

Missouri high school students call for more mental health services in schools to increase feelings of safety

Monroe County students work to promote, elevate youth voices

Albuquerque Students tackle mental health, racial equity in schools

Youth fight for racial justice, and take their convictions to the polls

Jacksonville youth face rising rates of trauma, mental health issues

Jacksonville high school student-activists chart their course