The Crisis Text Line

"He won't stop raping me, he told me not to tell anyone, he is my dad, are you there?" -Anonymous Teenager Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, providing access to free, 24/7 support and information via the medium people already use and trust: text. www.crisistextline.orgClick To Tweet When Nancy Lublin started texting teenagers to help with her social advocacy organization, what she found was shocking -- they started texting back about their own problems, from bullying to depression to abuse. So she's setting up a text-only crisis line, and the results might be even more important than she expected. I work with troubled teens on a daily basis. They remind me of the wonderful childhood I was so lucky to have and also just how much horror so many young people are exposed too. There are few outlets where teens can feel safe. This seems like an ideal outlet. I just donated to the cause, and I suggest you take a moment to consider whether this may be aworthwhileventure. If you treat teenagers, or if you have ever been a teenager, the value seems obvious. This is aresourcethat has the potential to save lives. Learn more about the crisis text line. You may also like -Overcoming Obstacles on Your Path to Becoming a Physician AssistantLife is full of obstacles. They can be as simple as getting out of the bed in the morning, or as arduous as writing the perfect physician assistant application essay. Most of the time the biggest obstacle is ourselves. The excuses []MD Versus PA Showdown Round 1 Show Me The Money! Before you read this post I want you to take a quick survey. What do you think? Physician Assistant vs. MD - Show Me The Money Often the decision between PA and MD is considered a difficult one, but should it be? Today I []The Best Treatment For Your Patients: Your Time and AttentionSometimes what your patient really needs is your time and attention. This, of course, is not just true in your medical practice but applies to your life in general. We get so caught up with things that can be measured. We look to []