"Depression and mental illness don't discriminate. Even in the most picture-perfect life, confusion and turmoil are often lurking beneath the surface. For a teenager in a world where anxiety, depression, and other mental illnesses are commonplace, life can sometimes feel impossible. Whether or not you or someone you love is suffering from any of these issues, it's important to be able to recognize the warning signs of mental illness and know where...

"This thesis presents findings from a narrative and phenomenological case study that examined the inspirations and motivations that led to an adolescent student's engagement in a self-initiated experiential education project (SEEP) and the subsequent effects on the adolescent's sense of self. The student's SEEP was a month-long challenge to eat only wild foods. SEEPs and self-designed experiential learning projects are examples of self-directed learning,...