"it has made me more empathetic, more human, and more aware of the urgency to build systems that prioritize mental wellness as much as any other public policy."...
"Though I still struggle with being vulnerable at times, I realize now that it actually makes you stronger," a teen writes of their experience with therapy....
You can show them the raw version of yourself: your hurt, disappointment and anger, and they give you different tools to see what helps you and what doesn't....
The author reflects on losing his mother when he was 21, mourning her before she was gone, and continuing to cope with the grief more than a decade later....
We asked Kennedy High School students to tell us where and how they consume news and navigate the line between trustworthy and fake news....
"I couldn’t be more grateful for the experience and the choice I made to attend a community college before transferring." writes a Los Medanos student....
The themes of these books, rebellion against a tyrannical government and the hope of love and romance, are the perfect escape during these unsettling times....
"To me, the Athletics and the Coliseum, despite their bad reputations, always seemed too good to be true. It turns out, they were."...
As a new resident of Pittsburg, the art murals found around town allow me to identify with the community and feel connected to its identity. ...
Books familiar to our life give comfort; reading about different lives lets you explore cultures, perspectives and even parts of who we are....
Whether engaged or disillusioned, it’s essential to understand how young people form their political opinions. Family and social media have a lot to do with it....
"I devoured books, being transported to their various settings and becoming fully engrossed ...
The Support Academic Futures and Educators for Today’s Youth Act, or SAFETY Act, becomes California law Wednesday to protect LGBTQ+ students....
A group of local students shares with The Pulse how they use TikTok and how they think the social media app affects their and others' mental health....
A group of local students shares with The Pulse how they use TikTok and how they think the social media app affects their and others' mental health....
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