The Power of Positivity.
"By having more confidence and focusing on what I am rather than what I am not, I am much happier—and I see now that that’s 'enough.'"
Topic: depression
Hope: More Than a Word.
"Where is hope? Where does it reside when we need it most? Why was I so lucky to find it just as all seemed lost?"
The First Step.
The people we meet on Vans Warped Tour stay with us far beyond the booth. Here are some reflections on moments from the Ventura, CA stop.
Confessions of a Depressed Comic.
"We're people, and we have problems." Kevin Breel brings refreshing honesty to the topic of depression in a compelling TED talk.
PTSD: An Unwanted Darkness.
One group significantly affected by Posttraumatic Stress Disorder is the military. On PTSD Awareness Day, a veteran shares about his experience with the condition.
A Living, Breathing Poetry.
Our Editor reflects on her first year with the organization, her first opportunity to work a TWLOHA event, and the power of words, both spoken and written.
Girl Meets Depression.
Women are 70 percent more likely than men to experience depression. Rebekah Lyons wonders why this is—and how we can change it.
Run For It 5K: A Recap from Our Race Director.
Holly Hallum shares her personal inspiration behind hosting TWLOHA's first 5K and how the event impacted the community.
Everyone’s Life is Worth Saving.
"It’s been three and a half years since my suicide attempt. There are no lost causes when it comes to suicide prevention."
Letting the Walls Down.
"Everyone grieves in their own way when it comes to tragedy; mine was pushing people out, putting on a brave face, and making people believe I was moving on."
Seven Billion and Growing.
"You are not alone. Not now. Not ever. Do not give up." Thoughts on how the world can seem both vast and small, all at once—and why that's OK.
The Storytellers: Special Acknowledgements.
Some thanks for everyone who participated in this most recent term of our high school campaign—and a few awards for bracket winners.
