All stories originally appeared in Youth Communication magazines:
YCteen, which is written by New York City public high school students, and
Represent which is written by and for youth in foster care.
Kicked out of the house by her mother, the writer goes to live with her father. Although life's not perfect, she realizes she shouldn't blame herself for a situation over which she had no control.
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Young adults who weren't taught as children how to handle difficult emotions are more likely to develop mental health issues as adults.
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Therapy and trusting relationships with people can help teens manage stress and difficult emotions, and recover from childhood trauma.
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An abusive past has left Natasha with anger and panic attacks.
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