By Elizabeth Fedrick, PhD, LPC --- “What sets you apart can sometimes feel like a burden and it’s not. And a lot of the time, it’s what makes you great.” —Emma Stone The uniqueness of personalities is what makes relationships and interactions with others so interesting and appealing. If everyone ...
By Stephanie Elliot --- In today’s world, it’s not unusual for teens to feel stressed. Whether you’re applying for colleges, worried about homework, dealing with personal problems, or stressed about social media pressures, anxiety and depression can hit hard. There may be times when you are worried about situations you ...
By Marybeth Bock --- When you’re a teenager, you hear a lot about hormones and how they affect your body. But there’s a chance you haven’t heard about the hormone insulin, or how important it is to your health. Insulin is produced in your pancreas and it helps you process ...
By Planned Parenthood of Arizona Education Team --- As we’ve discussed in previous posts, it’s important that all young people have the information and resources they need to take care of their sexual and reproductive health. However, depending on the state that you live in- you might encounter more or ...
By Cherith Pruitt --- Homework, school, work, friends, parents, sports, boyfriend, girlfriend, college, tests, GPA, stress, anxiety, am I good enough, can I do this, what’s wrong with me, it’s too much! I just want to scream….AAUUGGHH!! Being a teenager is REALLY hard. Adults are always telling you how easy ...