Resources for Those Impacted By Recent Injustices
TEEN LINE - Through Ups & Downs
by TeenLine
3y ago
If you or someone you know is feeling anxious, upset, lonely, stressed, having suicidal ideations, and/or at risk of suicide, and need support, you are not alone. We must keep talking and we must provide support to ourselves, friends, family, and community. For help, there are several resources available: Helpful Resources Embrace LA Empowering communities through citywide conversations about race and racism to challenge & change inequities. Advancement Project California Advancement Project California is a multi-racial, multi-generational racial justice organization with expertise ..read more
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Tips on Managing Online Schoolwork
TEEN LINE - Through Ups & Downs
by Teen Line
3y ago
Make a schedule according to which classes you have, write down the due dates, then determine how you want to do your work! (I have 4 educational classes, so I do one class per day, so I have Friday for relaxing!)  Allow yourself to have breaks! Go get a snack, watch Netflix/YouTube/tiktok, play video games!  Do not save your work until the last minute! This will cause stress and anxiety worrying about how you are going to complete your work in such a little amount of time. If you are struggling with any classes, see if the teacher is providing office hours! If not, you can as ..read more
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How to Feel Connected While Social Distancing
TEEN LINE - Through Ups & Downs
by Teen Line
3y ago
It’s a scary, unpredictable and hectic time. COVID-19 – the new viral strain in the coronavirus family that affects the lungs and respiratory system – is causing us to question what to do next. However, it’s becoming clearer that we all need to practice social distancing to decrease the spread of the virus. Even if you aren’t high risk, you may know someone who is and it can take some time time to know for sure if you have the virus. So, we all have to do our part and stay home. But what happens when you start feeling lonely and isolated? How can we stay connected when we can’t physically see ..read more
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Back-to-School Mental Health Tips from Teen Line Teens
TEEN LINE - Through Ups & Downs
by Teen Line
3y ago
Going back to school can be exciting, but for some it can bring anxiety, stress and it can make you make you feel sad. #summertimesadness To help alleviate some of the negative thoughts, take a few tips from our teen volunteers who are going through the same back-to-school emotions. When you are getting sleepy in class, ask your teacher if you can get a drink or use the restroom. It will wake you up! – Esther Take a break between school and homework! Go outside, eat a snack, take a nap, or play a game. Keep your brain rested and happy by breaking things up so that stress doesn’t become overwh ..read more
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Finding Relief in Rough Waters
TEEN LINE - Through Ups & Downs
by Teen Line
3y ago
by Teen Line Volunteer, Sloan I’m often asked what the difference is between stress and anxiety. The difference between the two seems quite blurred in today’s society, as there are some overlaps. I differentiate the two by viewing stress as a reaction to a situation, while anxiety as a response to the stress itself. Anxiety impacts me, personally, in a magnitude of ways. It can be socially, where I am uncontrollably worrying about what others think of me, it can be obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, and sometimes even worse, it can be phobias. Of course, each person has their own ex ..read more
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Chelsea’s Anxiety Playlist
TEEN LINE - Through Ups & Downs
by Teen Line
3y ago
There is no debate over the undeniable power music has over us. A certain song can transport you back to your first major heart break, hearing a specific melody can assert joy into your life when all seems sad and we all have that song that can make us break out in dance no matter what. For our Teen Line Listener, Chelsea, music can do all that and more. Understanding the power music has to help people, Chelsea has shared her Anxiety Playlist and explained what power certain songs have over her and her life. Listen to her Spotify playlist below! “Understand” by Christian Leave – As you go t ..read more
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Teen Line Listeners Elton & Bianca Launch Clothing Brand, Handle W/ Care
TEEN LINE - Through Ups & Downs
by Teen Line
3y ago
A BRAND THAT CARES EQUALLY AS MUCH ABOUT STYLE AS ABOUT FELLOW HUMANS Elton & Bianca Sjoenell Handle w/ Care is an idea derived from passion and interest. Twins Bianca and Elton Sjoenell have been involved in different service organizations throughout the years, but ever since they joined Teen Line, each taking the intense 65-hour mental health training and volunteering weekly, they realized the enormous pressure of fundraising for non-profit organizations. Through Handle w/ Care, Bianca and Elton’s goal is to help nonprofits fundraise to allow them to focus on the services they provide. W ..read more
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Eleanor’s Happy Playlist
TEEN LINE - Through Ups & Downs
by Teen Line
3y ago
Music has an undeniable power over our lives. A great beat can get our bodies moving, a lyric can inspire action and a whole playlist can change our current perspectives of life. Eleanor Angelli-Neff knows this very well and wants to share her Happy Playlist. Eleanor was our 2019 Teen Voice Award Recipient at our Annual Teen Line Brunch and as a graduated Teen Line Listener she is leaving Teen Line to pursue her next adventure. I Laugh When I’m With Friends But I’m Sad When I’m Alone by 070 Shake 070 Shake is one of my favorite artists. This is off of her first EP, Glitter – it’s the first ..read more
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Get to Know 2019 Outstanding Listener Award Recipient, Wyatt Sarkisian
TEEN LINE - Through Ups & Downs
by Teen Line
3y ago
“Wyatt has a natural way of connecting to callers that gets them to open up like they are talking to a friend. He has an empathy that makes callers feel comfortable and cared for.” Michelle Carlson, Teen Line Executive Director How long have you been with Teen Line? I have been at Teen Line for nearly three years now.  It took me less than a year to become a listener, and I love Teen Line even more every time I come in! What have you learned from working on the hotline? I have learned the importance of conversation- we live in an age where we are constantly looking down at our phon ..read more
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Get to Know Our Mentor Award Recipient, Sophie Penn
TEEN LINE - Through Ups & Downs
by Teen Line
3y ago
Sophie Penn is much more than a Listener on the hotline. For the past two years at Teen Line she has been a role model, LGBTQ teen speaker, friend and mentor. This is why she has been awarded the 2019 Mentoring Award. Complete this sentence, “My name is Sophie Penn and I am….” “……. awestruck by Teen Line and the amazing people around me. 1. Why did you join Teen Line? I joined Teen Line in the Spring of my Sophomore year because I felt like I not only wanted to help other people cope with their mental health struggles, but I felt like I needed that help myself. I wanted to be in a supportive ..read more
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