<p><br/></p><p>We live in a world obsessed with vibes, aesthetics, playlists, mood boards, and curated lives where everyone’s supposed to be thriving, glowing, and "living their best life." But behind the chill captions and the feel-good filters, there’s something heavy hiding: depression. And it’s hitting teens and young adults harder than ever.</p><p>Depression isn’t just feeling sad. It’s not something you can sleep off, snap out of, or cure with a quick scroll through your favorite feed. It’s waking up tired no matter how much you sleep. It’s losing interest in everything you used to love. It’s feeling numb in a room full of people. It’s wondering why getting out of bed feels like climbing a mountain, and why nothing feels worth it anymore.</p><p>The scary part? Depression wears a lot of disguises. Sometimes it looks like the class clown who makes everyone laugh. Sometimes it’s the overachiever, the athlete, the “strong friend.” You see the smiles, the stories, the streaks, but what you don’t see are the breakdowns in the bathroom, the late, night spirals, the unanswered texts, or the fake “I’m fine” replies.</p><p><br/></p><p>And in the age of constant connection, many feel more disconnected than ever. We’re talking into cameras, not each other. We're comparing real pain to polished perfection. And too many teens and young adults are struggling in silence, afraid of being judged, ignored, or told to “just cheer up.”</p><p>But here’s the truth: depression isn’t weakness. It’s not something to be embarrassed about. It’s real. It's common. And it’s treatable. Reaching out for help doesn’t make you dramatic, it makes you brave. Talking about it isn’t oversharing, it’s surviving.</p><p>So let’s make space for honesty. Let’s check in for real not just with likes, but with love. And ask ourselves:</p><p>If everyone says “check on your friends,” what’s stopping us from checking in on ourselves, too?</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>
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as well as coupon points to 15 people who didn't make the top 5, but shared high-quality content.
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and insightfulness of their content.
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Number of insights published
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