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"Existence precedes essence"
by Leo (LJ) Alvelais
PVHS junior, LJ Alvelais, ponders the question: "How can my existence be important if I exist only finitely in the infinite of space and time?" and examines how materialism and social media has affected the mental health and logical constructs of teens
by Destiny Lee
Technology is hard to escape when you're a teen in the 21st century. Social media has become a huge part of teen culture and has since made itself detrimental to the mental wellbeing of young people. Learning how to balance reality and highlight reels becomes a journey to nurturing the mental health of teens
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by Jenna Laine
Reaching out for help and addressing your mental health is a courageous action to make. From journaling to painting to getting enough sleep, PV students share their own experiences and the steps they've made to care for their mental health
Students Cope with COVID-19
by James Fong
COVID-19 has kept young people from reaching some of the biggest milestones of their adolescence: graduation, prom, etc. PV students share how they've learned to navigate their mental health through COVID-19 and more importantly, advise on how unification can help everyone's mental health overall
"PV Friday Night Live club celebrates unity and brings awareness to mental health."
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If you are struggling with your mental health and need extra support, here is a list of local resources:
Butte Youth Now - Sign & Symptoms of Youth Depression for Teens
Suicide Prevention Lifeline - How to Take Care of Yourself
Youth by Youth - Where Mental Health, Wellness, Engagement and Technology Meet
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Fight Suicide
Friends for Survival - Help After a Suicide Death
Butte 2-1-1 - 24 Hour Hotlines & Crisis Intervention
Butte County Behavioral Health -Getting Help in Butte County
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