You MatterIt’s that time of year again, folks! We’re looking for bloggers to join the 2018 Winter/Spring You Matter Blogger Council. The deadline to apply is February 9th, 2018. We’ve extended the deadline to Friday, February 16th! Apply today.
You Matter has always been a space for youth, by youth, to share stories and make your voices heard. If you’re between 13-24 and are passionate about suicide prevention and mental health, we want you to apply.
To apply, please answer the following questions in a word document and e-mail it to [email protected]. Make the subject line “You Matter Blogger Application.” You’ll also need to include a sample post of 300-500 words that shows off your voice and writing style.
- What is your name?
- What state are you from? If you’re currently living in another state for school, tell us that too. (As much as we love our international readers, since the Lifeline is funded by the U.S. government, we need our bloggers to live in the U.S.)
- How old are you?
- If you’re under 18, what’s your parent or guardians’ contact info?
- What’s your e-mail address and phone number?
- Why would you be a great You Matter blogger? Share with us your story.
- What topic(s) would you most like to write about on the blog?
- How did you hear about You Matter?
- Please submit a sample post of 300-500 words that shows off your voice and writing style.
Julia W.
Grace
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4My son Jamale Guinn was shot in the face 2016 and thank God he’s done well with some disability with swallowing however he had PTSD can’t sleep wakes up for remembering the gun shot he ask me his mom if I can provide him with something to help him sleep the hospital won’t help him there not seeing what he’s going through there not understanding he’s taking any and everything he can to sleep please help I’m afraid that he’ll get a hold of something that might leave him crazy or very very dependant please help me a concern mother cry for help
My son Jamale Guinn was shot in the face in 2016 and thank God he’s done well with some disability with swallowing however he has PTSD can’t sleep he wakes up from remembering the gun shot he always ask me his mom if I have something to help him sleep he’s receiving any and everything from anyone for something to help him sleep I’m afraid that he’s going to get something that will make him crazy or kill Hil please help a desperate mom’s plea save my 36 year old that’s lost thank you….
Charleso Guinn: We are so sorry for your pain and the things that you are going through with your son. We, at the Lifeline, are committed to help those in need. The You Matter blog is designed to give youth and young adults a dedicated space to talk about mental health and issues related to their age group and stage of life. Please know that the Lifeline is available for individuals of all ages, any time, day or night, at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Your life matters!
Hey, so when will results been posted? I know the deadline just passed, but, I’d just like to know. Thanks!