A school project by Kaylee · Spring 2026

Teen Mental
Health

Mental health is a really important topic that cannot be talked about enough.

There are so many teenagers struggling with their mental health, and it’s so important that we talk about it and try to help them. This project is for anyone who has struggled, anyone who knows somebody struggling, and anyone who wants to learn how to help.

In this issue

Four pieces, written from the inside.

Each one stands on its own. Read in any order — a personal note, a memoir, a look at the facts, and a guide to helping somebody who is struggling.

Editor’s note

Why we made this issue

Why I chose teen mental health, what I learned, and who this project is for.

5 min read Kaylee’s voice Read note → Flash memoir

My Struggle with Mental Health

A memoir about overthinking, sleepless nights, and the writing that finally helped.

6 min read Personal essay Read story → Information effect

What Do We Know?

Two magazine pages of facts about teens and mental health, drawn from the CDC and other trusted sources.

3 min read Click to swap pages Read piece → Persuasion effect

How Can We Help?

Kaylee’s video on how we can help teens’ mental health.

~5 min watch Video Watch video →

Where to find help

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — 988lifeline.org
Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741
NAMI Teen & Young Adult — nami.org
JED Foundation — jedfoundation.org

Each essay carries its own sources, cited inline.

If you need to talk, we’re here.

988 connects you to a trained counselor any time, day or night. Calling, texting, or chatting are all okay. You don’t need a reason that sounds big enough.

Call 988