Abuse means treating someone with violence, disrespect, cruelty, harm, or force. When someone treats their partner in any of these ways, it’s called an abusive relationship. Abuse in a relationship can be physical, sexual, or emotional. Or it could be all of these. An abusive partner might use mean words, threats, or shaming. They might …
Life can be stressful at times. And it’s not just the big things that can cause stress. Life’s everyday hassles, demands, and pressures can cause stress too. When you’re stressed, your body responds by making hormones that provide extra energy, focus, and strength. This is called the fight-or-flight response. At times, a small surge of stress can …
If you feel depressed, alone, or are having a problem you can’t solve, you need to reach out for help and support. Talk to a parent or to another trusted adult in your life, like a school counselor, teacher, pastor, or coach. Let them know what you’re going through. What if I Don’t Know What to …
When Is Anxiety Normal? It’s normal to feel anxious, nervous, or worried at times. Maybe you’ve felt anxious when you had to talk in front of a group. Or nervous before a tryout or a big test. Maybe you have felt anxious when you weren’t sure your surroundings were safe. Or worried when a loved …
My friend and I are close, and we’ve known each other for 4 years, but he keeps trying to get me to let him lick me “down below” and I say no but he doesn’t leave me alone. What can I do to make him stop making me uncomfortable? He always says it would be …
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When a loved one dies, the loss and grief you feel can be deep. You might feel sad, angry, or lost without the person who died. It can take time to adjust to what’s happened. Be patient with yourself, and lean on people you trust for support and comfort. Here are five ideas that might …
It’s easier to agree than disagree. But we can learn a lot from conversations where we don’t see eye to eye — if we can listen and talk rationally, that is. Unfortunately, many us either shy away completely from disagreements or lose it when things don’t go our way. These 5 tips can help keep …
Life can be stressful at times. And it’s not just the big things that can cause stress. Life’s everyday hassles, demands, and pressures can cause stress too. When you’re stressed, your body responds by making hormones that provide extra energy, focus, and strength. This is called the fight-or-flight response. At times, a small surge of stress can …
What Is Body Dysmorphic Disorder? Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) causes people to believe that parts of their body look ugly. People with BDD spend hours focused on what they think is wrong with their looks. Many times a day, they do things to check, fix, cover up, or ask others about their looks. They focus …
Positive emotions don’t just feel good — they’re good for you. Research shows that people feel and do their best when they experience at least three times as many positive emotions as negative ones. Ready to boost your positivity ratio? Here are 3 ways to increase positive emotions in everyday life: Identify and track your positive …
