I ruined my relationship with my parents unintentionally. A trusted family member manipulated me into agreeing to say bad things about my parents and blamed it on me and pretend to show concern. What should I do to fix it? They hate me now.

Updated 21 August 2023 under Ask Us.

We’re so sorry you’re in such a tricky situation!  This sounds like a challenging situation and without knowing more of the details, we think would be best for you to […]

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I’ve always felt like a woman and I believe I am, but I don’t like my genitals, I would rather have nothing there. What is wrong with me?

Updated 5 September 2023 under Ask Us.

First, nothing is wrong with you, and this is a very valid question! Something important to know is that genitals have an incredible amount of diversity. Media and the social […]

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I constantly feel the urge to pick at my face/acne. I think this could be considered a skin-picking disorder or obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Do you have any advice on how to stop? It gets in the way of my daily activities and makes me feel bad about myself.

Updated 4 December 2023 under Ask Us.

Great question, and it’s important to know that you are not alone! It can be really hard to not pick your face, especially when there is a pimple or scab. […]

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Anger Management

Updated 25 February 2022 under Health Guides.

Do you know that learning to manage anger is good for your health? People who manage their anger get sick less often, and feel better emotionally. Even though anger is […]

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Counseling and Therapy

Updated 25 February 2022 under Health Guides.

Mental health and wellness is something all humans need to take care of. After all, each of us has a brain that impacts our feelings and emotions. Sometimes we need […]

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Deep Breathing Exercises

Updated 8 November 2022 under Health Guides.

Deep breathing is a type of exercise that makes you aware of your breathing so when you inhale (take in air) through your nose, the breath is long and slow […]

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Healthy Body Image and Self-Esteem for Teens with Facial Differences

Updated 16 March 2022 under Health Guides.

If you have a scar, birthmark, or uniquely shaped face, you probably know how hard it can be to look different from everyone else. You might be reminded of that […]

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Coping with Loss

Updated 25 February 2022 under Health Guides.

Loss is a part of life that becomes more common as you move out of childhood into your teenage years and adulthood. Losing someone or something important to you is […]

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Reiki

Updated 9 September 2022 under Health Guides.

Reiki is a combination of two Japanese words. Rei means “universal power” and Ki means “life force energy.” Practitioners of Reiki believe that life force energy flows through all living […]

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LGBTQ: Sexual Orientation

Updated 23 November 2022 under Health Guides.

What is sexual orientation? Sexual orientation refers to the type of sexual and romantic feelings for other people. These people can be of the same gender, a different gender, or […]

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