By Rachel Rubenstein, LCSW --- The National Domestic Abuse Hotline defines Domestic Violence (DV) as “...dating abuse, or relationship abuse...a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship.” This kind of abuse can happen between parents, minors, male, female, ...
By Planned Parenthood of Arizona Education Team --- Have you heard of birth control? Are you taking it yourself or know of someone who is? It's no surprise if you are familiar with birth control, and it's also no surprise if the uses and methods are confusing. To make sense ...
By Nikki Kontz, LMSW This is a stressful time for teens in Arizona and throughout the country. Dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, social isolation, online learning and fewer school activities can have an impact on your mental health. Teen Lifeline staff and volunteers are asking all teens to pay extra ...
By Marybeth Bock --- It may still feel like it’s summer here in Arizona, but we all need to think ahead about the coming flu season this month. And make a plan to get a flu shot. Why is getting vaccinated for the flu so critical in 2020? It’s never ...
By Rachel Rubenstein, LCSW --- I don’t always feel good about myself. How do I build my self-confidence? What an important question! Self-confidence can actually be your Superpower, you just need to know how to access it. First, remember that self-confidence doesn’t look the same in all people. Public speaking, ...
