Resources for Adolescents
Your life has meaning.
God has you here for a reason.
God says in Jeremiah 29:11, “I know the plans I have in mind for you, declares the Lord; they are plans for peace, not disaster, to give you a future filled with hope.” (Common English Bible)
You might say, “That’s great and all, but…
Why does my life feel so empty?
Why does nothing seem to satisfy me?
Why am I so sad all the time?
Why does everything make me so angry?
What does it even mean to be a man?
Why do I feel like my life has no meaning?
These are normal questions to ask.
You are not alone.
40%
… of U.S. adolescents self-report feelings of anxiety or hopelessness.
20%
…of U.S. adolescents live with a mental health disorder, such as panic disorder or major depressive disorder.