conference. nadia began focusing on teen wellness after she helped a suicidal friend find a path to recovery. first, nadia started the teenz talk website to share video messages on tough issues. this conference takes the idea further, creating a safe place for teenagers learning to help themselves and others. >> it's normal to feel anxious or depressed at times, but if it gets to a point where it's really changing the way you live your life, then it's time to get help, and it's okay. >> nadia and her team are getting support from a range of mental-health organizations eager to reach out to young people. >> data has shown that teens in the u.s. are experiencing higher levels of stress than ever before. and about 50% of mental-health disorders emerge by the age of 14, and about 75% emerge by the age of 2 >> sometimes, early intervention is critical, just like with other types of illness. >> and we miss the fact that this is actually a disease. it's a brain disease. >> for 17-year-old darrow hornik, a simple text helped turn around her moment of crisis. >> this amazing resource that is available