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Notice the Event

Before you can do anything to help in a bullying situation, first you have to notice it. Unfortunately, we often fail to notice events that are happening around us. There are many reasons why we might not notice a bad situation happening… The sights and sounds of everyday life can…
Categories: Bullying Prevention

Obesity

What is obesity?Being obese means having so much body fat that your health is in danger. The level of unsafe body fat is based on your age, gender, and height. Use a Body Mass Index (BMI) calculator and measure waist size to check to help you aim for a healthy weight.…
Categories: Common Diseases & Illnesses, My Body, Obesity

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder that involves repetitive, unwanted thoughts, called obsessions, and repetitive behaviors called compulsions. With OCD, a person feels as if he or she has to complete these rituals or behaviors to prevent something bad from happening. Performing the compulsions can temporarily…
Categories: Mental Health Difficulties, My Mind

Overcoming an Eating Disorder

Recovering from an eating disorder can be difficult. If you or someone you know is trying to overcome an eating disorder, you might find that other physicaland emotional issues can come up during the process. But in the long-run, recovery can lead to a healthier life overall. For some, recovery…
Categories: Eating Well, My Body

Addressing Loneliness

It’s not unusual for people to feel lonely every now and then. But feeling this way for an extended period of time can lead you to feel socially isolated. Feeling connected to a group of people is important for your health and well-being. People are naturally social beings, and those…
Categories: Friendships, Relationships and Dating

Panic Attacks

Panic attacks are sudden periods of intense fear or extreme anxiety. They occur when the “fight or flight” response in your brain is triggered, even though there is no sign of danger. The fight or flight response is a survival system that your body uses. It means that when your…
Categories: Anxiety, My Mind

Paying for College

Many students worry that tuition and the other costs of continuing their education will be out of reach. But don’t let the price tag stop you. It’s only part of the picture. Keep in mind the major benefits of investing in your education. Most students receive some kind of financial…
Categories: Life Transitions

Pneumonia

What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs (alveoli) in one or both lungs. The alveoli may fill with fluid or pus, causing cough with mucus or pus, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing. Pneumonia can range in seriousness from mild to life-threatening. People with chronic illnesses…
Categories: Common Diseases & Illnesses, My Body

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Frightening, overwhelming, or traumatic experiences can have a strong impact on your mind and emotions, especially if these experiences are life-threatening. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is an anxiety disorder and is one of many psychological reactions you can have to a traumatic event like an accident, sexual assault, violence,…
Categories: Mental Health Difficulties, My Mind

Problem Solving

Problems are a normal part of life. You can think of them as challenges—like a puzzle to be solved—or you can think of them as burdens that you are powerless to resolve. Your willingness and ability to solve problems has a huge effect on the way you feel, and largely…
Categories: Life Tips

Putting Your Goals Into Action

Once you’ve set your goals and targets the next step is to put them into action. It’s likely that having your goals broken down into smaller steps, or targets will make it a lot easier for you to achieve your goals in the long-run. Develop a plan of action. Write…
Categories: Life Tips

Raven Learns to Challenge Negative Self-talk

Raven was a great flier with a keen eye for catching her prey. One day, Raven was soaring high up in the fathomless sky when she spotted, far below, a reptile prowling through the grass. “That looks like a good meal,” Raven thought, noting a feeling of hunger in her…
Categories: Improve Your Mood, My Mind, Self Esteem
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