Peer Talk - ConnecTeen

My sister is really sensitive and gets easily frustrated at me and my family. She’s also really negative towards herself but I can relate. How should I handle it?

Posted on August 3, 2017 by ConnecTeen

Hi, thank you so much for your question! It shows a lot of courage and wisdom to reach out when you're not sure how to handle something. Situations like these…

My best friend is dealing with depression and anxiety and it’s getting harder to enjoy spending time with her but I don’t want to lose her. What should I do?

Posted on August 3, 2017 by ConnecTeen

Handling depression can be very hard, especially when a loved one is going through it. It is understandable that it can be challenging to deal with and we commend you…

How do I deal with my family when it comes to my self harm? Or my friends?

Posted on August 3, 2017 by ConnecTeen

Thank you for reaching out and asking this question. This is a common concern that many people have. The topic of self-harm can be very difficult to discuss and for…

How do I deal with the stigma around mental illnesses and suicide and self harm as someone who struggles with them?

Posted on August 3, 2017 by ConnecTeen

Dealing with mental illness, suicide and self harm is very challenging on it's own. On top of this, it's even more stressful to need to deal with the stigma that…

Should I stop self harming? And if so, why? Everyone always says that they want to stop self harming or that other people should stop but why?

Posted on August 3, 2017 by ConnecTeen

That is a very thoughtful question. One that we have answered in the past so I recommend looking for them here. Self-harm is a method that many people use for…