Join Chantel and Janessa, two teenage girls navigating their transition as adolescents; dealing with school and trying to keep up with the rapid growth of society filled with reinforced social expectations. As two close friends, they often share similar encounters throughout their lives. In prospect, they wish to share their experiences with their community; in hopes to demonstrate that there are countless other people dealing with similar struggles. Be sure to follow them on Instagram @_girlsknowbest_ for weekly updates and posts!

In this episode, we share our personal experiences and felt emotions when we first realized the importance of our mental health. Although we’re still young, we want to express the importance of not devaluing mental health issues; despite the age of an individual. We also address our current triggers that may negatively impact our mental health, and include the inputs of our Instagram followers on their opinions on the topic of mental health!