By Nikki Kontz, LMSW --- September is national Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. In recognition of this important month, we’re helping teens throughout Arizona find hope – one of the keys in preventing suicidal thoughts and behaviors – and we’ve enlisted students and others on school campuses to help. From September ...
By Kathryn Tiffany, MS LAC Great question! Many teens want to know the answer to this too. Here are some tips to start the conversations about sex with you parents: (starting the conversation is typically the hardest part) Think of questions you want to ask and write them down first. ...
By Jackie James --- August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month, an important month especially for teen moms! Learning more about breastfeeding can help you decide if it is the right choice for you and your baby. Having a baby is a special time in a woman’s life; it’s both exciting and ...
By Stephanie Elliot --- Panic attacks can be scary. You may feel all sorts of things during a panic attack. They can come about in a variety of situations and you may feel like your blood has gone cold while you’re sweating profusely. You may shake or feel a shortness ...
By Laura Badalamenti, NMD --- A urinary tract infection (UTI) can involve the lower urinary tract which is the bladder (called cystitis), or it can spread to the upper urinary tract involving the kidneys (called pyelonephritis). The bacteria that cause the infections in these areas typically come from the intestinal ...