<description>At a live event hosted by Marquette University and USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin, young people shared their perspectives on their own mental health struggles, and what is needed to address the issue.

Panelists were Parker Adams, Amaii Collins, Alexandra Schmidt and Jesse Pennington-Cross. The discussion was moderated by Rory Linnane of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Read more at http://www.jsonline.com/kidsincrisis. You can watch the video of the full Marquette event at facebook.com/postcrescent.</description>

At a live event hosted by Marquette University an…

At a live event hosted by Marquette University and USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin, young people shared their perspectives on their own mental health struggles, and what is needed to address the issue.

Panelists were Parker Adams, Amaii Collins, Alexandra Schmidt and Jesse Pennington-Cross. The discussion was moderated by Rory Linnane of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Read more at http://www.jsonline.com/kidsincrisis. You can watch the video of the full Marquette event at facebook.com/postcrescent.

'I Want People To Understand That They're Not Alone'

<description>Franki Moscato started performing when she was just 11. Now 17, the Oshkosh teen is opening up about her struggles with bullying and depression ahead of a turn on 'American Idol.'

Find Franki's music at www.frankijo.com.

Read the story that goes with this podcast: https://www.postcrescent.com/story/series/kidsincrisis/2019/03/13/franki-moscato-wisconsin-teen-singer-bullying-american-idol/3029800002/ 

See the trailer for our documentary collaboration with Milwaukee PBS: https://www.postcrescent.com/story/opinion/2019/02/07/wisconsin-teens-share-mental-health-challenges-pbs-documentary/2504844002/

Find more at postcrescent.com/kidsincrisis.</description>

Franki Moscato started performing when she was ju…

Franki Moscato started performing when she was just 11. Now 17, the Oshkosh teen is opening up about her struggles with bullying and depression ahead of a turn on 'American Idol.'

Find Franki's music at www.frankijo.com.

Read the story that goes with this podcast: https://www.postcrescent.com/story/series/kidsincrisis/2019/03/13/franki-moscato-wisconsin-teen-singer-bullying-american-idol/3029800002/ 

See the trailer for our documentary collaboration with Milwaukee PBS: https://www.postcrescent.com/story/opinion/2019/02/07/wisconsin-teens-share-mental-health-challenges-pbs-documentary/2504844002/

Find more at postcrescent.com/kidsincrisis.

Franki Moscato Has Been Bullied And Excluded. Now She Reaches Out Through Her Songs.

<description>Kris Cahak had 15 years, two months and six days with her daughter Morgan Peiper. Today, she works to fight mental health stigma and help others.</description>

Kris Cahak had 15 years, two months and six days …

Kris Cahak had 15 years, two months and six days with her daughter Morgan Peiper. Today, she works to fight mental health stigma and help others.

She Lost Her Teen Daughter To Suicide. Now She Fights To Help Others.

<description>Jose Morales was hospitalized last year after school stress led him to suicidal thoughts. He's not alone; many teens say the stress of school weighs on their mental health. Jose's family and friends helped bring him back. In this episode, we hear from him and others on what young people need to survive school.

To read our report on school stress and see charts, click here: https://post.cr/2PdhKGQ</description>

Jose Morales was hospitalized last year after sch…

Jose Morales was hospitalized last year after school stress led him to suicidal thoughts. He's not alone; many teens say the stress of school weighs on their mental health. Jose's family and friends helped bring him back. In this episode, we hear from him and others on what young people need to survive school.

To read our report on school stress and see charts, click here: https://post.cr/2PdhKGQ

School Stress Led Him To Despair. Support From Family, Friends Brought Him Back.

<description>In this bonus episode, we share stories told by young people at our live events across Wisconsin. 

In order, you’ll hear: Brenda Wesley, Nekita Krisko, Tina Sutherland, TJ Esser, Kaitlyn Akey, Jordan Palmieri and Kris Cahak.

For more from our Kids in Crisis series, visit www.postcrescent.com/kidsincrisis</description>

In this bonus episode, we share stories told by y…

In this bonus episode, we share stories told by young people at our live events across Wisconsin. 

In order, you’ll hear: Brenda Wesley, Nekita Krisko, Tina Sutherland, TJ Esser, Kaitlyn Akey, Jordan Palmieri and Kris Cahak.

For more from our Kids in Crisis series, visit www.postcrescent.com/kidsincrisis

In Live Stories, Young People Tell How They Found Hope At Dark Times

'This is Normal' is a podcast where young people talk about their own mental health challenges -- and how they got through them. Because when we share our stories, we can all feel a little less alone. Part of the Kids in Crisis series by USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin.

This is Normal: A podcast about youth mental health

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