What is inVENT?
inVENT is Private and confidential, a safe place for teens to come and discuss hard topics safely online through instagram DM's. To talk about anything going on without having to worry about who you're talking to. You can DM us on instagram, anytime for a small or long talk about what you are going through. All messages are secure; whatever you say will not be disclosed to anyone but who you're talking to, nor will be repeated. We will listen and help you in whatever way we can even if that's just hearing you out. Don't be afraid to message us no matter what we will listen and will not judge at all. Schedule time to talk is 5-6 on weekdays and 1-2 on weekends.
inVENT's essence
I started inVENT because I felt that there was no place to speak, I thought that I would be judged and anything I said when I did talk to someone, I would have extreme anxiety. It got to the point where I just wouldn't talk about anything at all. I wished there was a place I could go just to say what I was thinking instead of ranting to my notes app. I'd try to look things up and it never gave me a real answer. Even now during my research all the statistics were from years ago. I just wanted to feel heard. So I created inVENT for anyone who feels similar.
Will this work?
Opening up is hard, and we respect that though to make it easier most of the time online is better than face to face first meeting. Research shows it is true that people tend to open up more with strangers online than with people face to face. They also let their guard down for a quick chat. Therapy is great and should definitely be looked into if felt needed. We're not an alternative to therapy but are a great complimentary because we offer things that they don't. This being understood, therapist are adults, and past adolescents so their thinking is different from the way we think. In some situations you don't need to pay for a specialist, you just need advice from someone around your age. We're here to hear you out.
Statistics
I highly recommend reading everything this website has to offer. It explains so much updated research by professionals on mental health. This statistic shows how much depression, anxiety, and behavior disorders grow with age the highest being during our teenage years. Mental disorders have increased world wide by 50% since only 1990-2013 so imagine how much it's gone up now.
Speaking up
Speaking up and venting is so major. Talking about what you're going through allows you to reflect and realize things within your feelings, most of the time for the better. Mental health is a subject that hasn't been talked about enough to everyone especially teens. Speaking reduces the power of the feeling and bring things to a better light. Anxiety will also minimize and the relief you'll feel afterwards is amazing. Keep in mind that you can express anything at all to us.
inVENT is only used on instagram, that is where all our messages will be sent through DM's. Nevertheless, we will be posting on the account tips, and advice to help change mindsets on different matters regarding mental health. The pages name is @inventachange please do not hesitate to message us.
About me
Hi my name is Sophia I am 14 years old I love music and playing guitar. I hope to become a pschyologist in the future, though I'm still finding myself. One thing I do know is that I like helping people and finding ways to give advice.
Disclaimers
- Bonds: We are not a therapist and not a friend, we never speak again. We offer a crew of people so it's not guaranteed you'll speak to the same person each time. Think of it like a bullseye, the center is you (you know yourself the best), then the outer rings are how close you are with others. Therapy works on building a relation ships and with friends/family you have those bonds. Instead we come close then far out of the rings until the next time you need to talk, if needed. You don't have to worry about who you're talking to, we are a service for understanding and giving advice.
- Trolls: Are not acceptable whatsoever we are here for people who are genuinely in need of advice in situations. If in the case there is a troll we will consult a legal profession to help deal with the situation.
Hotlines:
- National Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-TALK-(8255)
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
- National Mental Health Hotline 866-903-3787