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Teenagers can be tough cases when it comes to diagnosing depression, and parents may not feel equipped to help. “Is that how all teens act?” they wonder. How can teens, their parents, and those around them tell the difference between normal youth angst and dangerous mental health challenges? Let a […]
Reach the Next Level of Your Mental Health
Reach the Next Level of Your Mental Health
Identify your mental health level FIRST!
Now that you’ve identified the level you’re on, try these strategies that I and others have used to overcome their challenges and advance to the next level. Of course, always follow the advice of your doctor and therapist and ask them if […]
OVERCOME
Overcome
Don’t wait. Take action today. Here are practical actions I use to level up my mental health.
You’re not alone. Here are other awesome organizations and resources out there for you.
I’m here for you, too. Here are practical resources and support for your during your teen’s […]
The 4 Levels of Mental Health
In my interactions with hundreds of depressed, anxious, and suicidal teens, as well as my own personal experience with MDD (Major Depressive Disorder), I’ve identified 4 basic levels of mental health that anyone can experience during the course of their life. The purpose of this information is to help you or […]
Mental Health Symptom Checklist
You and parents should complete the checklists separately and then compare the results. I think you might both be surprised by each other’s responses.
(This is not a complete list of symptoms. If you or a family member is suicidal or exhibits other signs of depression/mental illness, call 9-1-1 or take them to […]
What’s Mental Illness?
Mental illness refers to a wide range of mental health conditions — disorders that affect your mood, thinking and behavior. –The Mayo Clinic
When you hear the words “mentally ill,” what do you imagine? If you’re like most of the people I’ve asked, you might say something like, “A […]
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HOW WE TACKLED THE BRIEF GIVEN TO US
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“From Depression to Suicide.
From Surviving to Redemption.”
I’m Luke, and following my own tragic story of teen depression and attempted suicide, it’s now my mission to empower other teens to recognize, overcome, and be unashamed of their mental health challenges. Will you join my movement to save even one […]
FIND HELP
Using a variety of different resources, I’ve compiled a simple checklist you can download, print out, or just mentally check your symptoms against to see how serious of a situation you’re in.
The list is incomplete, but I’ve written down the organizations and some other resources I’ve created to help you at […]
I’m Moving! (AKA the Chapter in My Life)
It seems that every time I create an update post saying I’ll be better about writing to all y’all (foreshadowing btdubs), life throws another wrench in my plans. This time, it’s a big honking monkey wrench…but a good one (I’m writing this very early in the morning, so bad jokes and analogies inbound).
Let me […]
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They Fought…and Won…and Lost
Over the almost six years of putting myself out there and active in the mental health industry, I’ve met a lot of people. I’ve seen so much passion and so many challenges of all kinds and intensities. But some of these teens and young adults stand out. Some have truly become unashamed and are […]
Going Back to My Roots
It’s been six years.
It’s been six years since I tried to take my life and my entire world flipped literally and figuratively upside down.
It’s been five years since I started this blog and began sharing my story publically with anyone who would listen.
It’s been four years since I walked on the stage and began […]
An Update: This Year has Been a Weird Journey
So, you might have noticed I’ve been a little quiet this year. I haven’t been creating many videos, sending emails to you all, or posting much on my social media. There are several big reasons for that.
I explain it all in this video, but here’s the rundown.
I’ve always had way too […]
