7 Mood-Boosting Tips
Author: August Clarke We all need a pick-me-up from time to time. Personally, I find that when I am alone and don’t have any plans, boredom can quickly lead to…
Tips for getting a better sleep
Author: August Clarke If you’re like me and struggle with insomnia, then you know how frustrating it can be when you are trying to get to bed and just can’t…
How do I get over my fear of dogs?? I already tried to express myself to my friend but they aren’t very willing to help me and just brush it off! It’s making me very anxious!
Hey there, I feel that. I used to be afraid of dogs too. Sometimes it's hard for people to see that something so furry and seemingly cute-looking could ever be…
Why do I feel like I’m supposed to be sad? And why, when I’m sad, do I not want to make myself feel happier?
This is a great question. Sadness is one of the basic emotions we feel. It’s normal to experience feelings of sadness in response to adverse life events. Throughout life we…
New Year, New You?
Author: Isha New Year's resolutions are a hot topic during this time of the year. There are several connotations related to this subject, some being negative and positive. It is…
How can I choose to stay alive over choosing to kill myself?? I’m having a really hard time seeing the point in living, please help!!
Hello, First, I want to start by saying that we take thoughts of suicide very seriously, and I want to make sure you get the information and support you need to…
Why it’s okay to go through phases
Author: August Clarke Teens get a lot of flack for all of the embarrassing stages that we go through during middle school and high school. This can be frustrating for…
How can I find and set up an appointment with a trauma-specialized therapist or psychologist? Where can I go or call? I want someone who knows about childhood trauma, but I haven’t been able to find any in my hospital’s mental health unit.
Hi, thanks for asking this question! I'm really glad that you've chatted in about this. The best place to look would probably be to text, call or email 211, which is…
Is it bad that I like my self harm scars? Like the way the look??
That's an interesting question! I feel like when it comes to self-harm there are a lot of layers to unpack and it's not just one simple thing. There are so…
How do I prepare myself mentally for the upcoming school year? Thinking about it makes me extremely anxious since I do not have the schedule or the teachers I want.
I am glad that you reached in to us about this! Returning to school can be an incredibly stressful time of year. As you very well know, there are countless things…
