mental health - ConnecTeen

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…

The Importance of Curating Your Social Media Experience

Posted on November 20, 2018 by ConnecTeen

Author: August Clarke In a day an age where it is nearly impossible to avoid internet interaction – especially as a teenager – it is increasingly important to ensure that…

When Change is the Friend We Need

Posted on October 30, 2018 by ConnecTeen

New Blog Post: What to do when you're feeling lonely and alone

Author: August Clarke “Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you don’t belong.” – Narayana Murthy The competition between growth and stagnancy…

Life is Not a Race

Posted on October 10, 2018 by ConnecTeen

Author: Yi-Nuo Sometimes, it seems like life is a race, and you will never be in the lead. You take a look at the people around you, and see them…

How offering kindness increases our personal happiness

Posted on September 25, 2018 by ConnecTeen

Author: August Clarke "Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate." - Albert Schweitzer Did you know that, by…

Time Isn’t Money: The True Value of Taking Time for Yourself

Posted on July 31, 2018 by ConnecTeen

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Author: Yi-Nuo Do you ever feel guilty for being unproductive? Though 'sharpening the saw' is a very important part of maximising our productivity and creativity, I often find it hard…

I want to try the confidential chat feature but I’m scared to share my problems.

Posted on July 24, 2018 by ConnecTeen

We know how daunting and scary it can be to share your problems with others, especially on a platform like the internet. It’s not at all easy to let out…

How to talk about suicide

Posted on July 24, 2018 by ConnecTeen

Suicide is a serious problem in our world today, especially for youth. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, suicide is the second leading cause of death for Canadians ages…

Mental Illness on TV: The Good and the Bad

Posted on July 17, 2018 by ConnecTeen

Author: Prince Diana If you’re like me, you watch way, way too much Netflix whenever you have the chance. It’s a great way to unwind and relax, and binging a…

What are some strategies that I can use when I need to explain to someone what i need help with?

Posted on July 11, 2018 by ConnecTeen

Opening up about your struggles can seem like a very daunting task. You might feel like you need the other person to understand your situation and what you’re going through…