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 ...
By Marybeth Bock --- It’s normal for teens to feel sad, worried, and overwhelmed at times. But what if those feelings begin to spiral out of control and cause you to think about hurting yourself or even taking your own life? Teenagers who get to that point often feel that ...
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 ...