Panic Attacks
Updated 13 August 2020 under Health Guides.Getting nervous before giving a presentation at school or before a big game is normal – but if you’ve ever felt like you’re going to lose control, have a heart […]
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Scoliosis: General Information
Updated 8 November 2022 under Health Guides.Scoliosis means that your spine, or “backbone,” is curved. Most people with curved spines also have rotated spines. What causes scoliosis? There are different types of scoliosis and different reasons […]
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Masturbation
Updated 25 October 2023 under Health Guides.As you approach and enter puberty (a time in which your body and mind will sexually mature), you may notice that you will begin to have sexual desires, new feelings, thoughts, and […]
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I’m 17 years old. Is it normal to have sexual desire and is my vagina mature enough to have sex?
Posted March 26, 2014 under Ask Us.Yes, it’s totally normal to have sexual desire at 17. Although most young women are physically ready to engage in sexual intercourse, the most important part of the decision to […]
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MRKH: Your Feelings About MRKH
Updated 17 August 2021 under Health Guides.It’s likely that your feelings about MRKH will change as you become older and more mature. At first, many young women report that they can think of nothing else much […]
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Gambling
Updated 8 April 2021 under Health Guides.Gambling involves betting money (or other valuables) for the chance to win money or other things. Some gambling activities (such as darts or pool) require skill, where other activities are […]
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Eating Disorders: Causes and Risk Factors
Updated 18 May 2023 under Health Guides.There are many theories about what causes eating disorders and for each person the reason can be different. However, most eating disorders are caused by a combination of biological, psychological, and environmental factors and […]
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Updated 14 June 2021 under Health Guides.What is Social Anxiety Disorder? Social Anxiety Disorder, also known as Social Phobia, is a mental health condition. It usually begins in the early teen years. People with Social Anxiety […]
Read more »Trichotillomania
Updated 25 October 2023 under Health Guides.Trichotillomania sounds like a made-up word but is a very real condition that involves an uncontrollable urge to pull one’s hair out. People who have this disorder often feel embarrassed […]
Read more »I feel that I am extremely nervous this year. I will suddenly feel overwhelmed by school, the prospect of college, or something in the news (particularly school shootings) and my stomach will feel sick and I can’t stop shaking. What should I do?
Posted September 30, 2019 under Ask Us.Sometimes people think that teenagers don’t have much to be worried or anxious about. However, as you have pointed out there are many important challenges that teens face. There are […]
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