Topic: Emotional Health
Is it possible to still have Anorexia even though I am not underweight? I have some symptoms, but I am overweight. Should I talk to my doctor?
Updated 13 April 2020 under Ask Us.This is a great and important question! Eating disorders, such as Anorexia Nervosa, can affect anybody and do not have any specific “look”. They affect individuals of all body shapes […]
Read more »ADHD
Updated 24 April 2020 under For Parents.Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often diagnosed in childhood, but sometimes it’s not identified until the teen years. Although both males and females can have ADHD, boys are about […]
Read more »I’ve been staying up past midnight and not getting out of bed until the afternoon recently. How can I start going to sleep and waking up earlier?
Updated 27 April 2020 under Ask Us.Thanks for your question. Getting good sleep is an important thing everyone can do to stay healthy. There are lots of things that can affect sleep, including our daily activities, whether or […]
Read more »School Violence
Updated 19 November 2020 under Health Guides.According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the term “school violence” refers to violence that disrupts learning and occurs on school property before, during, or after school as well […]
Read more »My stomach sticks out but I’m not technically overweight. I’ve been doing 50 sit-ups in bed every night for about 5 months. It doesn’t seem to be helping. Should I tell my parents about my secret exercise, and how do I get rid of belly fat?
Updated 14 May 2020 under Ask Us.Thanks for asking this question! Every body is different and unique. There is not one body shape or size that is right for everyone, and many different factors, including genetics, […]
Read more »How am I supposed to cope? How do I live with this now and for the rest of my life? I’m a senior and this week should have been my last week of school. No goodbyes. No graduation. No senior baseball season. No senior play. No senior prom. Nothing.
Updated 26 May 2020 under Ask Us.Thank you for writing in – you are giving voice to what so many seniors are feeling right now. This is not the senior year anyone expected or planned for. […]
Read more »Dating Violence: General Information
Updated 27 May 2020 under Health Guides.Dating and relationships are an important part of growing up. All relationships have qualities that can make them healthy, abusive, or somewhere in between. Being in a dating relationship can […]
Read more »Dating Violence: How to get help
Updated 28 May 2020 under Health Guides.Dating violence is common in teenagers and young adults, so it is likely that you or someone you know could be affected by it. Knowing what dating violence is and […]
Read more »Dating Violence: Quizzes
Updated 27 May 2020 under Health Guides.Quiz #1 Take this quiz to help figure out if you’re experiencing abuse in your relationship. Read statements 1-8 and think about your answers. I’m scared of talking to/spending time with, or […]
Read more »Teen Dating Violence
Updated 28 May 2020 under For Parents.As your child gets older, they will likely develop important relationships, including romantic ones. We think that it is great that you are thinking about these relationships and are interested […]
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