Brave Teens

Wall Street Journal: Facebook knows Instagram Is Toxic for Teen Girls, Company Documents Say
September 14, 2021
Its own in-depth research shows a significant teen mental-health issue that Facebook plays down in public. Part 2 in...
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Our Brave Teens featured on NBC4 Washington
May 25, 2021
We’re grateful to Doreen Gentzler at NBC4 Washington for helping spread the word about our National Teens. Click here...
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One in four 18- to 26-year-olds has thought of self-harm during the pandemic. How to understand and help.
May 5, 2021
For 18-year-old high school senior Joe Perry, the past year has been full of emotional ups and downs. As...
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TODAY Show: Mind Matters with Carson Daly
March 25, 2021
How 1 mom with bipolar disorder is helping others open up about mental health TODAY’s Carson Daly talks with...
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WUSA9: ‘You feel less alone’ | Virtual production offers personal stories of DMV teens and mental illness
October 18, 2020
WASHINGTON — The deeply personal stories from teenagers were part of a special production titled “This Is My Brave”...
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Loudoun Now – Giving a Voice to Grief: Loudoun Teen Speaks Out In This Is My Brave
October 9, 2020
Sometimes it’s OK not to be OK. That was a tough lesson for 15-year-old Payton Arnett as she dealt...
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WTOP News: DC-area teens to share experiences with mental illness in upcoming livestream event
September 25, 2020
By Kristi King – September 25, 2020 Tough times can be easier when you’re able to talk about what...
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Current: Public media campaign on mental health launches with focus on youth
August 27, 2020
By Grace Vitaglione, Former Editorial Intern – August 7, 2020 The Well Beings website features a story wall of...
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People.com: Teens Across the Country Share Their Mental Health Struggles During COVID-19
August 19, 2020
By Claudia Harmata – August 19, 2020 Courageous teens from across the United States are candidly opening up about...
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Interview with author Julia Walton, Words on Bathroom Walls
July 27, 2020
Our This Is My Brave Teens Intern, Anastasia Vlasova, had the opportunity to interview author Julia Walton recently on...
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