Put your hearts up: Opening up about the Sandy Hook shooting

Just a few months ago, the world reeled following the Aurora movie theater shooting. And now, here we are again, shocked and horrified and unbelievably scared that it could happen to us, and, if we’re lucky, grateful that today, it...

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What to do if you think a friend needs help

It’s easy to pretend that everything is all right—for you, for your family, for your friends. But sometimes, it’s just not, and that’s when its time to seek support, or offer it. Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. More people die...

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7 ways to feel great about Y-O-U

Everyone has days when things just don’t go their way, so if you’re feelin’ a little off, chances are you’re not alone. But that doesn’t mean that you should find all of those other people who are feelin’ blue and have a pity...

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Thinking about Aurora: How to keep calm and carry on in a scary world

When I read about what happened in Aurora, Colo., last Friday morning, I was stunned. The man who walked through the side door of that movie theater and opened fire graduated from high school the same year I did. The people in the...

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A girl I know died, and I don't know what to do

A girl in my seventh-grade class just died in a terrible car accident. Everybody is a mess. I wasn’t very close to her, so it didn’t hit me so hard that I cried all day, but I did cry a little. I’d...

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My sister ran away. What should I do?

My 15-year-old sister ran away. I know where she is, but I’m afraid to tell because I don’t want to get in trouble. Dear Confused, This is a serious situation. Rather than keep silent, reveal your sister’s whereabouts to a parent, or talk...

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Spring clean your attitude

Winter’s dark skies and gloomy weather is certainly enough to give you the blues. Spring cleaning is all about clearing out the old to make room for the new. Giving your attitude a clean up is the perfect way to pep yourself up...

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Beat the holiday blues

Does this sound familiar? Everyone you know is thrilled to pieces that Christmas is finally here. They’re wrapping presents and baking cookies and hanging mistletoe. But you? Well, you’re a little less than chipper. Whether you’re grieving for the loss of a friend...

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Think positive! What's your mantra?

Maybe you flunked your Algebra test or missed that shot during OT. Maybe you’re just having a bad day, or maybe you’re stuck in the middle of a fight. It’s easy to feel down, but did you know it can be just...

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Sometimes I want to hurt myself

When I do something wrong or stupid, I get really angry at myself and get this incredible urge to hurt myself. I'm not a cutter, but I scratch, bite and pinch myself instead. I don't understand why I feel this way. Is this...

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