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Two days ago we ran a blog about Stand Together, a project to educate other students at their schools about the challenges of mental illness and substance use disorders, and to break the stigma of talking...
Today dozens of middle school students gathered at the Pittsburgh Heinz History Center to share the results of a year’s work on Stand Together, a project to educate other students at their schools about the challenges...
Anxiety is skyrocketing among college students, but they often don’t know how to figure out how much the anxiety is interfering with their lives, or where to go on campus for help. The Self...
Some days ago, one of our SOVA team members had an opportunity to talk with Ryan Klingensmith, the founder of “Shape the Sky: Creating Responsible Kids on Smartphones.” In Mr. Klingensmith’s 20 years of...
A little while ago one of our blogging ambassadors reported on their positive experience becoming certified in mental health first aid at a workshop at her university. There are scientists who are studying programs like...
We’ve already blogged about what it means to be in a respectful relationship, but now we want to tackle a more specific topic: Sexting. Sexting can seem harmless, especially when it is happening between...
Trigger Warning: Self Harm Earlier this week we wrote about traditional forms of self-injury behaviors that occur such as burning and cutting. These traditional behaviors usually leave a visible mark on a person’s body. However,...
Trigger Warning: Self Harm This is a personal story of recovery that was shared with a SOVA team member. Have you ever seen a classmate or friend walking around wearing a long-sleeve shirt even...
On November 19, Ben Platt took his final bow playing his role in Broadway sensation Dear Evan Hansen. He devoted his mind, body, and soul to his craft, and his dedication produced a gripping and...
Love is Louder is a movement powered by the Jed Foundation, MTV, and the actress Brittany Snow to create a supportive and welcoming community for those feeling alone or mistreated. The website allows you to view photos, videos,...
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