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Asking for Help: Getting Past Obstacles for Teens
Sometimes our ideas and beliefs stand in the way of asking for help. Here are ideas for teens on how to get past 5 common barriers to getting help.
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Talking to Your Parents or Other Adults for Teens
Whether it's an everyday issue like schoolwork or an emergency situation, these tips can help you improve communications with your parents and other adults.
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Cutting & Self-Injury for Teens
It can be hard to understand, but people who self-injure sometimes do it because it actually makes them feel better. They are overflowing with emotions - like sadness, depression, or anger - that they have trouble expressing.
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Compulsive Exercise for Teens
Compulsive exercise can lead to serious health problems. Lots of people don't know when they've crossed the line from healthy activity to unhealthy addiction. Read about ways to tell.
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Understanding Your Emotions for Teens
Emotions help us relate to other people, know what we want, and make choices. Even "negative" emotions are useful. Find out how to understand emotions and use them effectively.
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My Friend Is Talking About Running Away: What Should I Do? for Teens
Do you know someone who is having major problems? No matter how bad things get, running away is never a solution. Find out how to help your friend.
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Am I Depressed? for Teens
When a sad feeling lasts for a couple weeks or longer, or is affecting your daily life, it could be a sign of depression.
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Abuse: What You Need to Know for Teens
Abuse means treating another person with violence, cruelty, harm, or force. It's never OK, and it's not the fault of the person who is being abused. Tell an adult you trust or call a helpline.
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Suicide for Teens
We all feel overwhelmed by difficult emotions or situations sometimes. Here are the warning signs of suicide and ways to get help.
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School, Jobs & Friends for Teens
Are you thinking about volunteering? Planning for life after high school? This section offers help with homework, dealing with bullying, finding a summer job, and lots more.