Topic: Emotional Health
Trastornos Alimenticios: Tratamiento y Opciones de Terapia
Updated 12 February 2021 under Guías de la Salud.El tratamiento para un trastorno alimenticio es un proceso muy personalizado. Por lo tanto, hay diferentes tipos de tratamientos dependiendo de qué tan medicamente estable es la persona y qué […]
Read more »Trastornos Alimenticios: Alimentación Saludable
Updated 12 February 2021 under Guías de la Salud.¿Qué significa la alimentación saludable? La alimentación saludable es importante tanto para tu mente como tu cuerpo. Durante el proceso de recuperación, trabaja con tu dietista para ayudarte a aprender […]
Read more »Trastornos Alimenticios: Glosario
Updated 12 February 2021 under Guías de la Salud.Amenorrea: Cuando una mujer no tiene su periodo menstrual. La amenorrea es un síntoma de que el peso puede estar muy bajo o que las hormonas en el cuerpo no […]
Read more »When I was younger, I was touched inappropriately by a male friend. I didn’t remember or understand that his behavior was wrong until I was older. Is this considered sexual assault?
Updated 6 April 2021 under Ask Us.We are so grateful that you reached out with this question. We’re sure it took a lot of courage to bring this up and we want to help as best […]
Read more »Cómo Hablar con tus Padres
Updated 8 April 2021 under Guías de la Salud.Hablar con tus padres o tutores legales puede resultarte difícil, pero hay que recordar que ellos te quieren y sólo quieren lo mejor para ti. Entonces, ¿cómo exactamente puedes iniciar […]
Read more »Is it normal to not want children when I grow up? I think I would be more happy adopting a pet than having kids.
Updated 21 May 2021 under Ask Us.Absolutely! People have all sorts of preferences and feelings about how they would like their life to be. Some people would like to have children, while others do not. It’s […]
Read more »Is it common for a teenager to talk about their first sexual experience with their parents/guardians? Assumedly in a good relationship with parents/guardians? Thank you!
Updated 26 May 2021 under Ask Us.Thanks for your question. Lots of people wonder whether they should talk to their parent/guardian about sex. If you have a good relationship with your parent/guardian, and feel safe talking […]
Read more »I am underweight, but feel like my thighs are too big and I want to lose fat there. I can’t stop thinking about it and feel very guilty and disgusted with myself after eating a dessert or on a day that I don’t exercise. Any advice?
Updated 15 June 2021 under Ask Us.We recommend letting either a parent, health care provider, teacher, or another trusted adult know that you are experiencing these thoughts. They can be helpful in giving you some extra […]
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Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation
Updated 14 June 2021 under For Parents.What is human trafficking? Human trafficking is a crime involving the recruitment, transportation, purchase, and/or harboring of anyone by use of force, fraud, or coercion, for the purpose of commercial […]
Read more »One of my parent’s male friends grabbed the back of my neck when he was sitting next to me. Another time, he gave me a side huge and seemed to have a firm grip on my waist, but also my breast. Is this affectionate or sexual?
Updated 13 July 2021 under Ask Us.Your body is your body, period. No one should ever touch you without your permission–and yes, that includes hugs! If the actions of this person, made you feel uncomfortable, talk […]
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