Teen Depression May 2014 | Page 14

Teen Lifeline is a hotline for youths to help provide a safe, confidential and crucial crisis service where teens help teens make healthy decisions. Teen Lifeline began

in 1985, influenced by a movie, which

raised awareness to teens. Also back in

1985, Arizona was ranked 2nd in the

nation of the number of teens who

committed suicide. If dealing with a

mental illness or just wanting someone

talk to. Pick up the phone and call

602-248-8336, there you will talk to a

peer counselor about your feelings

or anything on your mind.

You are not Alone. http://www.teenlifeline.org/

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The Truth

It’s darkness you may see

A cloud over my head

An illusion of what is true

Underneath the scarring tissue

Is the blood flow that remains

A slice of the razor upon the skin

Must come to a stop

But what can I do to feel myself again

Is this me or the disorder of the truth within