Saint Antonio – The San Antonio Youth Commission was launched last year Adolescent Mental Health SurveyAnd one in five teenagers in San Antonio have a mental health problem and don’t know where to get help.
Now, young adults around San Antonio are taking charge and sharing local resources that can save lives.
At Santikos Theater, A A documentary about teenage mental health It sparked difficult but important conversations for the families involved.
Like many young people, 14-year-old Evalyn was withdrawn from a relationship. The pandemic and social media have made it worse.
“I couldn’t take my thoughts straight anymore,” said Evalyn.
Her mother became concerned and took Evaline to therapy. Over time, they learn strategies to deal with wounds that we can’t always see.
Evalyn hopes more young people will get help.
“Youth mental health is very, very important right now and I wish it was more affordable and more accessible to people my age,” says Evalyn.
The San Antonio Youth Commission is launching a youth mental health fair at Rise and Recovery. At the event, young adults discussed healthy relationships, substance abuse and resources for each other.
“You are not alone. There are professionals here who want to help you, who want to teach you,” Thi Trong said.
Sixteen-year-old Thy Troung wants to break the cycle of shame surrounding mental health.
“I would like to see a big movement to talk about these issues and make a difference in this generation because this generation is generally not in school,” Trong said.
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