Through years of trial and error, senior Sebastian Huynh has slowly transformed his body and self-image and is now trying to help others do the same.
Adams reflects on her time competing and meeting the demands for figure skating.
![Many teenagers are reluctant to receive professional support for mental health. There are various factors that play into teens not getting the help that they need. “[Teenagers] might feel that even though they're talking to someone, they still don't feel heard,” freshman Jaeda Gonzales said. “I've noticed that a lot of times when I try to talk to someone about my problems, it doesn't really click [with] them. [It’s] like they're making up their own story about my story in their head and they're just getting it all twisted.”](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mental-help-graphic.jpg)
Despite the rise in mental health discussions among youth, many teenagers still struggle to move their openness in conversation into action, failing to seek professional mental health support.
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Through years of trial and error, senior Sebastian Huynh has slowly transformed his body and self-image and is now trying to help others do the same.
Adams reflects on her time competing and meeting the demands for figure skating.
Garcia emphasizes that while mental health challenges are common, determination can lead to remarkable achievements.
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In a city where almost 1 in 5 of its residents are immigrants, Las Vegas stands as a unique landmark of multiculturalism that speaks to the profound impact of immigration in American society.
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![Pairing up for the skills, Junior Jazzlyn Barragan and Mila Polisano practices how to properly wipe down the mannequin’s face. They had to smear chocolate pudding on the mannequin for the preciseness of their skill. “We are both aspiring [Certified Nursing Assistants] CNAs in the future that hope to master this expertise,” Barragan said. “As a nurse, it was important to know that hygiene is a top criteria of being in healthcare.”](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-26-10.22.14-AM.png)
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