Peer Talk - ConnecTeen

How can I learn to accept my self harm scars and be okay with showing them and not feel the need to hide them all the time??

Posted on August 9, 2019 by ConnecTeen

Hello, and thank you for reaching out to us! That's a very good question, and I would think that you can't be alone on this. Self-harm, no matter how taboo…

What are ways I can cope with my social anxiety when traveling in a foreign country??

Posted on July 30, 2019 by ConnecTeen

Hello, and thank you for reaching out to us! That's a very good question. Social anxiety is frustrating when you want to equate yourself with your peers, but you fear…

How can I cope with being triggered by seeing other people’s self harm scars/cuts in public as someone who is trying to recover from self harm?

Posted on April 24, 2019 by ConnecTeen

Thanks for reaching out about a question like this, it's a good one! Cuts/scars from self-harm are often triggering for many people. Self-harm is stigmatized in society, so feeling uneasy…

I have lots of friends telling me that they are depressed and/or are cutting. Aside from giving them the ConnecTeen numbers, how can I help them?

Posted on December 3, 2018 by ConnecTeen

It's honestly really great that you're able to support your friends in that way by giving them our number. Not everyone may know about our services or feel comfortable speaking…