We Have Problems 2
About Us
History and Our Future Plans
We Have Problems 2 is a youth-founded and youth led initiative with the goal of aiding the crisis of poor mental health among today's youth. Our goal is to create outreach programs to benefit the wellbeing of our youth, as well as equipping them with positive resources and a community where they can feel safe. We wish to raise funds to donate to charities with similar goals in line with our mission. As we grow we wish to be able to bring together youth from all over the country with different programs and ways to make connections.
Reasons We Want to Help
The Harsh Statistics
Mental health is an issue among adolescents that has been growing since the 2020 Pandemic. From the CDC’s youth risk behavior surveillance data summary and trends report, it was found that four in ten high school students felt persistently sad or hopeless. Additionally, about one third of students experienced poor mental health. One in five considered attempts of suicide and one in ten attempted suicide.
Mental Health America reports that 4,086,000 (16.39%) of teens have struggled with a major depressive episode, and 2,782,000 (11.5%) have suffered with a severe major depressive episode. These are just those admitted to it and were surveyed, there are plenty more silently suffering. Only 28% of youth receive some consistent treatment, with 57.3% going completely untreated.
This issue isn’t just expressed nationally, it even affects us in our own backyard. Mental Health America also reports that in 2023 Tennessee ranked 41 on the youth ranking, meaning that youth have higher prevalence of mental illness and lower rates of access to care.
The Nation Alliance of Mental Illness reports that 50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14. One of most chilling statistics is that Suicide is the third leading cause of death in adolescents, as repored by the CDC in 2022. We Have Problems 2 seeks to address this issue and provide adolescents with access to resources that could prevent more from struggling.
Ways We Help
The Focus of Our Efforts
Community Outreach
Our nonprofit organization, We Have Problems 2, is unlike any other because of our vast and open community! In our organization, we look for various ways to get you involved and working as we develop and serve our purpose of spreading mental health awareness to everyone; whether you are child, teen, or adult, we understand that you have problems too. We hold fundraisers, community nights, and plenty of engaging events where you can express any part of yourself, even the parts that you think you need to hide. If you are interested in volunteer work, donating, or simply joining us, then please contact us with the information below.
How You can Help
We have problems 2 seeks to provide resources to adolescents who are suffering. Donating to our cause would help us raise money and awareness for those who lack proper mental health health coverage. You can also help the initiative by sharing our cause with others, including those who may be struggling. You can do this by sharing our Social media and future fundraising events we may be holding. Additionally, you could offer your time at one of our community events.
Get in touch today to learn more about the work we do.
Meet The Team
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Talia Toon, Founder
My Name is Talia Toon. I am currently 16 and a Junior in high school. From a young I dealt with the consequences of poor mental health, but with no one around me with the proper knowledge to assess my mental health needs it took time for me to come to the realization that I was not ok. This has motivated me to want to advocate for teens who are struggling like I was and educate others who may not know much about mental health. Additionally, it is my dream to pursue a career in neurology to determine possible causes of tainted mental health on a neurological level.
Mallory Rininger, Co-founder
Hello! I’m Mallory Rininger, I’m a Junior at Clarksville Academy and I’m planning to major in psychology at Wake Forest University. I’ve been passionate about studying the mind for about 5 years now; there is always room for improvement in the field of psychology, and I believe we can make that difference no matter how young.
Maddie Dozier, Media and Graphic Design
My name is Madelyn Dozier and I'm 16 years old. I am currently a junior in high school with hopes to become a veterinarian in the future. Growing up, I've always dealt with depression and can understand how it changes somebody. I've joined the Initiative of We Have Problems 2 to help people and families dealing with mental illnesses like mine.
Hope Jones, Event Coordinator
Hi! My name is Hope, I'm 16 and have lived in Clarksville, Tennessee my whole life. My mental health has been a struggle for me as long as I can remember. My struggles have actually made me want to go into psychology so I'll be able to help people feel like the best versions of themselves. I think We Have Problems 2 is an amazing place for me to begin my career and to make a change now.
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(931)-217-8432
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