Topic: Emotional Health

I cut myself. How do I get help without telling my parents?
Updated 26 March 2014 under Ask Us.Making a decision to stop self-injuring is a big first step. Remember that learning healthier ways to handle intense feelings will take time. The key to recovering is to get […]
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I think I’m fat, but my friends say I’m not. How do I know who is right?
Updated 26 March 2014 under Ask Us.It can be hard to know what a healthy weight actually is because we’re so used to seeing super thin models and celebrities in magazines and on TV. One way […]
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My parents are getting divorced. Is it normal to feel relieved and not sad about it?
Updated 26 February 2014 under Ask Us.Sometimes when parents get divorced they do so after a lot of arguing or fighting, or sometimes your parents may have appeared to not be talking to each other at […]
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I’m a boy who wants to be a girl. What do I do?
Updated 21 November 2013 under Ask Us.It’s not uncommon for youth and teens to wonder about their gender identity at some point or another. Many people, in fact, view themselves ‘somewhere on the continuum’ between male […]
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I’m scared about coming out. What can I do?
Updated 21 November 2013 under Ask Us.I am attracted to girls, and I think I’m a lesbian, but I’m scared about coming out in case people judge me. Having questions about your sexuality is perfectly normal. […]
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Apoyo para adolescentes con desórdenes alimentarios: Una guía para familiares y amigos íntimos
Updated 29 June 2006 under For Parents.Desordenes alimentarios afectan a millones de mujeres jovenes. Si estás leyendo este guia informatico, lo más probable es que séas un familiar o un amigo de una de estas adolescentes […]
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Healthy Relationships
Updated 22 April 2024 under Health Guides.Healthy relationships are fun and make you feel good about yourself. You can have a healthy relationship with anyone in your life, including your family, friends and dating partners. What […]
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Panic Attacks
Updated 22 April 2024 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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Self-Harm
Updated 22 April 2024 under Health Guides.Your teen years can be the most complicated time of your life. Some of your challenges include: more school work, changes in relationships, and changes in your body and brain. […]
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Updated 22 April 2024 under Health Guides.Everyone experiences anxiety at different times in their lives. For instance, you may feel anxious before giving a class presentation or before a big test. Sometimes anxiety is a normal […]
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