Topic: Emotional Health
Coping with Quarantine during COVID-19
Updated 17 August 2022 under Health Guides.What is the goal of quarantine? The main goal of quarantine is to reduce the spread of infection by limiting the movement of the public while keeping everyone safe and […]
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Sexual Assault and Rape
Updated 6 September 2022 under Health Guides.Everybody deserves respect and to feel safe in their sexual relationships. We know that sexual assault and rape happen, and it can be hard to talk about or know what […]
Read more »Talking to Your Teen/Young Adult About Sexual Relationships
Updated 12 October 2022 under For Parents.It is so important to talk to your teen or young adult child about sexual relationships, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, or intellectual ability. We are glad […]
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LGBTQ: Gender Identity
Updated 23 November 2022 under Health Guides.As our world continues to grow and we begin to recognize the diversity of people in our communities, part of this has been understanding that gender is not just the […]
Read more »LGBTQ: Transgender Terminology
Updated 23 November 2022 under Health Guides.We used to think that the gender people were given at birth was the one they would have their whole life. But many people grow up and identify as a […]
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Lately my younger sister has been watching videos about self-harm and reading (even writing) stories involving suicide. She’s only 9 years old. Naturally my family is very concerned for her mental health. How do we help her?
Updated 7 January 2022 under Ask Us.Thanks so much for your question. It makes total sense that you and your family are concerned about your younger sister and want to support her! It is important to […]
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Social Media and Body Image
Updated 3 March 2022 under Health Guides.Social media has become a big part of many peoples’ lives, especially teenagers. Platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok are used by people all over the world. There are […]
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Lately, I have had a lot of questions about my gender identity. I was recently diagnosed with MRKH (Mayer Rokitansky Kuster Hauser Syndrome) and it has caused me to question my gender. When I was 15 years old, they put me on testosterone, which made me feel like a male going through puberty. Then they switched me to the birth control pill. Could the different hormones play a role in why I am questioning my gender?
Updated 4 February 2022 under Ask Us.Great question, you are not alone! It is very common for young people to have a lot of questions and experience a wide variety of emotions, after receiving an MRKH […]
Read more »I think of ending my life every single day. Things have gotten a lot worse since I failed math. It made everything a lot worse. I have lost hope in everything and I even stopped praying. I never thought I would grow up to be such a burden. I need someone to talk to, help.
Updated 1 April 2022 under Ask Us.We are so glad you reached out for help. You and your life matters, you have a purpose here on this earth. It’s very important that you know that you […]
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Why do you guys call this site youngwomenshealth.org, when you talk about female health, including biological females (who identify as female), non-binary individuals, and trans men? Is this a welcoming space for trans people?
Updated 12 April 2022 under Ask Us.Great question, thank you SO much for asking and shining a light on this topic! I hope our explanation helps. If you ever have any further questions or advice for […]
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