Many teenagers feel that if they express their mental health status, they will be plagued with the stigma that it carries. The reality, however, is the contrary, as nearly 51.5 million young people suffer from a mental health illness in the United States today, making it increasingly prevalent. Unfortunately, this means that a number of teens become hospitalized daily because professional help was not sought early on due to the fear of being stigmatized. Mental health needs to be normalized and Teenage Times will help encourage that. Subscribe today to continue readings blogs and help make a change.