By Nikki Kontz, LMSW --- Raise your hand if you’re ready for 2020 to end! It’s been a tough year for many of us as the COVID-19 pandemic has forced changes in how we learn, work and interact with each other. For many, these changes continue to cause increased anxiety ...
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 --- Chances are you’ve heard there’s an ongoing opioid epidemic currently happening in the United States. What exactly does this mean, and is there the possibility that you as a teenager could be addicted, or might become addicted in the future? Opioids are a type of medication ...
By Nikki Kontz --- This holiday season, being present, instead of giving presents, could be the best gift you give yourself and others. During the weeks leading up to schools’ holiday breaks, calls typically increase on our crisis hotline. Our callers are teens, who simply need a listening ear to ...
By Kathryn Tiffany, MS LAC When I get depressed I don’t want to eat at all, why is this? Sometimes when you are depressed, your appetite suppresses and you may have little motivation to prepare balanced meals. You can also become more lethargic so this leads to a decrease in ...