Reflecting on Old Habits
Ryver reflects on her old eating habits and the positive progress in her eating disorder recovery.
Sweater Weather
Musician and writer Jada shares her favorite holiday traditions and her excitement for this year’s indoor sweater weather.
5 Senses Breathing Activity
Abi shares a few coping skills that may help boost your mental health when anxiety kicks in.
Semicolon Rings + Other Things
By wearing a semicolon ring, Joe is helping to spread awareness about depression and suicide.
Between Reality And Me
Joe presents one of his unique poems about mental health.
How to Start a New Job during the Pandemic
This video was submitted by Carrie Jefferson at Mercy High School in Detroit, Michigan.
High School Track Runner Trains at Home during the Coronavirus Pandemic
Patrick Hunter talks about how his life has changed during the Coronavirus pandemic.
High School Student Mckenna Aldach on Distance Learning, Working at Walmart
High School student McKenna Aldach describes her life during the coronavirus.
How COVID-19 Is Affecting This Small Business in Michigan
Mercy High School student Keiley Black sits down with her father to discuss the impacts that COVID-19 has had on his small business.
Students Organize Drive-by Parade for “Special” Students
Auburn students organize a drive-by parade for special needs students who may be having a hard time handling the stay-at-home order.
SPCA Alleviates Pet Concerns during Coronavirus Pandemic
Lydia Caronna, Spay Clinic Manager for the Sacramento SPCA, discusses opening the Paw Pantry, emergency food and supplies for pets in need.
Homebound Reporters Continue to Report during Pandemic
Isabella Martinez at Suffolk University in Massachusetts reports on how journalists’ jobs have changed during the Covid pandemic.
Massachusetts Church Is Providing Meals to Those Affected by the Pandemic
This Massachusetts church is providing meals to those who lost their job during the pandemic.
Pawtucket Soup Kitchen Feeds Most Vulnerable during Coronavirus Pandemic
Adrienne Marchetti, Executive Director of the Pawtucket Soup Kitchen discusses feeding the most vulnerable during the pandemic.
Will the Coronavirus Pandemic Cancel Summer on Cape Cod?
Annabelle White from Suffolk University in Massachusetts discusses Covid’s affect on summer rental properties in Cape Cod.
Senior Year Was “Taken Away from Us”
Madi Marks at West Ranch High School in Stevenson Ranch, California talks about how Covid-19 has affected her senior year.
High School Student on Coronavirus Isolation and Creativity
Perry High School student Katie Baranauskas talks about how her life has been impacted by the Coronavirus.
How This 8th Grader Is Finishing His Last Year of Middle School during the Coronavirus Pandemic
Mercy High School student Megan Mallie interviews her brother Michael on how his life has been affected by the Coronavirus.
How Teens Are Coping with COVID-19
Students from around the country share their experiences coping with canceled proms, canceled athletic events and other effects of the pandemic.
Seniors Not Able to Make Memories during the Last Year of High School
Senior talks about not being able to make memories during the last year of high school and the importance of making human connections.
Florida Teen Learns to Make Positive Lifestyle Changes during COVID-19
Sr. Janelle Puckering of West Palm Beach, FL. discusses the positive lifestyle changes she has made during COVID-19.
Go and Grow Helps Low-Income Students Learn about the Environment While at Home
The Go and Grow program aims to help low-income students continue to develop an interest in science and their environment.
Mental Health & COVID-19: PBS News SRL | Your South Florida
With schools remaining closed for the rest of the school year, we checked in with some of our PBS NewsHour student reporters.
Who Is Working on the Frontlines of the Pandemic?
Cecelia Spencer talks with Dr. Rani Whitfield, known as “Tha Hip Hop Doc,” who treats a largely African American population in Baton Rouge.
How the Pandemic Is Magnifying Mental Health Issues
David Kang from Westwood High School in Austin, Texas followed a student who found it difficult to maintain his ADHD while home under lockdown.
Exploring the Economic Impact of COVID-19
Tashi Mathuin from Cody High School in Cody, Wyoming explored how national park closures due to COVID-19 have affected Yellowstone’s visitations.
Students Profile Underrepresented Communities during the Pandemic
Harlow Frank from Daniel Pearl Magnet High School in Los Angeles profiled a teen who reconnected with his father during lockdown.
How COVID-19 Is Highlighting Urban Inequities & Rural Vulnerabilities
Ellie Wirtz from Black River Falls High School in Black River Falls, Wisconsin interviewed a dairy farmer who says COVID-19 has been “devastating” for business.
Hawaii Salon Owner Describes Impact of Coronavirus on Her Business
Hawaii salon owner describes impact of Coronavirus on her business
Extreme Weather Causes Damage to Local Farmers
Farmers and vineyard owners in Texas explain how extreme weather and heavy rainfall have crippled their productivity.
Treefolks: Planting a Better Future
TreeFolks is an urban forestry nonprofit that empowers Central Texans to build stronger communities through planting and caring for trees.
Student Climate Activist: We Can Do This Together
A look at the impact of climate change on our environment with student activist Evan Cholerton and Broward County’s Youth Climate Summit.
Paper Waste at Arlington County’s Largest High School
An examination of the massive amounts of paper waste generated by schools, and how technology may be the key to solving the problem.
Junior Achievement: Teachers for a Day
Junior Achievement lets high school students gain experience as educators by preparing and teaching a lesson to elementary school students.
Miami’s Health Information Project Fills Schools’ Sex Ed Void
Miami’s student-run Health Information Project helps fill in the gaps on topics like mental health and sexual education.
Riding for Focus Helps Middle School Students Succeed in Class
Riding for Focus encourages kids to ride bikes during the school day to benefit their social, emotional and physical state of being.
Why Education Funding Is So Unfair in Pennsylvania
A look at the wealth gap and its affect on the quality of education provided in Pennsylvania’s poorest and richest districts.
This Teacher Starts off His Class with Meditation
Language Arts teacher Sergio Martin uses mindful meditation techniques with his students for 15 minutes at the beginning of each class.
This Hydroponics Food Program Helps Students Grow Greens for Their School Cafeteria
Students at John Hardin high school found a unique way to tackle food insecurity and provide food their school — hydroponics.
How Effective Is Technology in the Classroom?
Instructors at Christopher Columbus High School in Miami look at the pros and cons of technology in the classroom.
Detroit Vocational Center Helps Students Turn Passions Into Careers
A career and technical education center in Detroit offers vocational classes that help students turn their passions into successful careers.
Dealing with College Debt
College graduates and prospective college students on how student debt has impacted their lives and ways ease the burden.
Texas Teens Want More from Their Sex Ed
Texas high school students discuss the ineffectiveness of abstinence-only sex education programs where teachers use pre-approved material.
Flex Periods Offer Students Necessary Free Time
This story was produced by Ellie Potts and Hazel Crotts at Washington-Liberty High School in Arlington, Virginia.
Florida Teens Create Device to Save Water
A group of Ft. Lauderdale HS students created HydroSave, a device that can help daily water conservation efforts.
A Look at Career and Technical Education in Miami
Career and technical education teachers give insight into their program
Positive Psychology Class Helps Teens De-stress
Rancho Bernardo High School teacher Eric Martin is alleviating student stress with his class Positive Psychology and Well-Being.
This Director of Mindfulness Finds Peace in Meditation
The Director of Mindfulness at Legacy Early College High School on the fulfillment and empowerment that can be gained through meditation.
Is Social Media Helpful or Hurtful?
Students at Antioch High School in Antioch, CA asked their teachers and peers how they feel about social media.
How Video Games Affect Mental Health
A look at the positives and negative aspects of video games and whether violent games should be linked to school shootings.
Confronting Mental Health Issues with Public Speaking
Katelyn Newman from Black River Falls High School on speaking publicly about her abuse at the hands of her drug-addicted mother.
Exploring Hawaii’s Teacher Shortage Crisis
Hawaii has the lowest pay rate for teachers in the country, which has led to a shortage of educators in the state.
Art Brings Healing for One D.C.-Area Young Person
After suffering from trauma and abuse as a child, 22-year-old D.C. artist and musician Lola turned to art as a form of expression.
School Therapy Dog De-stresses High Schoolers
Mary Ann Noel, a psychology teacher at Caesar Rodney H.S. in Camden, Del., discusses how therapy dogs help relieve her students’ stress.
Latino Students on Why It’s Hard to Talk about Mental Health
Maria and Christopher from Lake Balboa, CA, discuss the difficulties the hurdles they’ve encountered getting mental health treatment in the Latino community.
Confronting Mental Health with Storytelling in Alaska
A group of Alaskan high school students launched Mental Health Advocacy Through Storytelling to help destigmatize mental health issues.
Texans from Different Cultural and Religious Backgrounds Weigh in on Mental Health Issues
This story was produced by Jaemin Yoo, Kaleb Velez, Miah Moore, and Alana Lott at Jersey Village High School in Houston, Texas
How Locked-down Schools Affect Student Mental Health
Students from Forestview High School in Gastonia, N.C. discuss how enhanced school security and metal detectors effect their sense of safety.
This Counseling App Provides Hope in Utah
Project facilitator Will Leavitt on SafeUT, an app that connects students to licensed counselors who are ready to listen to any concern.
How Theatre Improves Mental Health
Students from Forestview High School in Gastonia, N.C. on how theatre improves mental health by giving people an outlet for expression.
Counselor Speaks Students’ Love Languages
This story was produced by Leo Arcelay-Christiano, Ryan Limbaugh, Joseph Davis, Savana Clements and John Thomas at Caesar Rodney High School.
Battling Suicide through Storytelling
This story was produced by Eduardo Escobar, Grace Christie, Manny Vega, and Isaac Thomas at Health and Science School.
School Counselors Are a Vital Resource for Students
High School Counselor Mamie Prejean on the the resiliency of teens and the vital resources counselors provide them with.
Students Define a “Healthy Mind”
This story was produced by Mikalah Rush at Legacy Early College High School in Greenville, South Carolina with support from Connected Educator Neena Kumar.
“OCD Affects My Everyday Life”
This story was produced by Grace Mangano, Alexis Dixon, Hannah Bradley, Jonathan Beard, Salomon Klegbe and Kamariana Sanders at Cleveland Heights High School
Why Do We Turn to Humor in Times of Crisis?
Students at Etiwanda High School in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, on how memes and humor help alleviate the stress of an uncertain future.
Feeling Included with Best Buddies
Profile on Best Buddies, an organization that strives to enhance the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
This School Runs on Renewable Resources and Clean Energy
Richardsville Elementary School in Kentucky was the first public net zero school in the US in 2010, running entirely on renewable resources.
Teen Journalists Explore Climate Change, Education, and Mental Health Issues
Teen journalists in 17 states worked with NewsHour youth media.
Mental Health Month – on the Record
Emma shows off her unique connection of painted records each inspired by her mental health.
When the Going Gets Tough, Get Moving
Emma talks about the challenge of sticking to a routine while stuck at home.
Anxiety is Not the End of the World
Even if it feels like it, Gaia has learned that anxiety is not the end of the world.
Gaia ROCKS!
Gaia brings us this video diary from the water’s edge.
Between Reality and Me
Joe presents one of his unique poem about mental health.
Introducing Ryver
Meet Ryver a transgender teen who finds that writing songs are the best coping strategies.
There’s Always Time for Fun
Jada shares her recent “family fun day” adventures with us.
It’s Okay To Relax
Jada talks about how she is trading in her anxiety for “Netflix and chill”.
All or Nothing: Reframing Negative Thoughts
Jada shares some things she has recently learned in therapy.
It’s Another “Brave Diaries” Music Mix!
Kylee and Jada wrote a song called Night Creature.
We Are Better Together
Support is one of the most important parts of getting through your mental health journey.
A Sunset Walk
A walk a day keeps bad thoughts away! Use Jada’s sunset walk as an inspiration to press the pause button today to get outside and switch gears.
Behind the Music
Jada shares with us her passion for music.
Jada on Being Okay with Making Mistakes
Jada bravely shares a correction to her birth and adoption story.
My Mental Health Doesn’t Define Me
Jada gives us a tour of her “Safe Haven”.
Jada’s Music Debut
Jada performs her original song “Firefly” in her latest Brave Teens video.
Mental Health: Every Little Step Counts
Jada shares her accomplishments with music and how it has helped her ease her mental health during quarantine.
How to Deal, with Savanna
Savanna unpacks the different forms of motivation needed when dealing with depression.
Counting Small Victories
Savanna shares how small victories have positively aided her anxiety & depression.
Destigmatizing Mental Illness
Savanna joins the Brave Teens family with a brief introduction and a short anecdote about becoming aware of her mental illness.
Meet Abi
A 15-year-old dancer from Louisiana who has struggled with anxiety, depression, OCD and PTSD.
Writing for Fun
It’s common for Joe to use writing poetry as a coping mechanism.
Deep Poems, Chill Poems
Joe is not shy about letting us know that he is bored!! Here, he takes time to share some of his thought-provoking poetry to pass the time.
Road to Recovery
Joe talks about relapse and how it can be a difficult, but real part of the recovery process.
Write it All Down, Get it All Out!
Joe finds writing therapeutic & a great coping mechanism.
Stormy Thoughts
Anastasia shares ways to manage anxiety and stormy thoughts during quarantine.
Joe’s Mental Health Story
Inside of Joe’s mental health story.
Exploring Your Feelings with Delaney
Watch Delaney’s video about the various ways she is keeping her mental health.
Introducing Jada
Jada shares her adoption story and how it has drastically influenced her mental health.
Support Systems Go!
Eve shares a little bit about her support system.
Not The End of The World
Gaia has learned that anxiety is not the end of the world.