January 2024 Student of the Month: Maryland Student Leader Ria
Meet Ria, Be Strong’s January 2024 Student of the Month!
November 2023 Student of the Month: Indiana Student Leader Ryan
Meet Student State Representative Ryan, Be Strong’s November 2023 Student of the Month!
February 2023 Student of the Month: 9 Year-old Joe Takes on New York State
Meet Student State Representative Joe, Be Strong’s February 2023 Student of the Month!
How We’re Overcoming the Stigma of Mental Health Issues
Shame and shunning make mental illness worse. But new studies suggest that attitudes are changing for the better—and that’s largely due to young people.
When Teens Need Their Friends More Than Their Parents
For many parents, the truth is hard to admit: Adolescents begin to rely less and less upon adults in their lives and more heavily on their peers. Starting to let go is difficult. But teens’ reliance on buddies is good for their development and sense of belonging.
