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Because of this one girl I used to be friends with, my reputation got slandered and ruined. Now I feel like everyone at school hates me. Half my class has even said that they hate me. How do I regain my reputation?

Posted on March 22, 2023 by ConnecTeen

Hey, I'm so glad you reached out to us! I hope you're doing okay. Feeling like everyone hates you at school obviously sucks -- you have to spend so much…

ConnecTeen Corner: the peer support podcast

Posted on April 26, 2022 (November 28, 2023) by ConnecTeen

Introducing ConnecTeen Corner: the peer support podcast! Do you feel like you can't talk to anyone about your mental health? ConnecTeen Corner is a project launched by ConnecTeen volunteers. We…

Follow us on TikTok!

Posted on April 19, 2022 (November 28, 2023) by ConnecTeen

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ConnecTeen is now on TikTok! Follow @yycconnecteen for mental health tips, info about CT, volunteering and more. TikTok content is developed by the ConnecTeen social media committee. CT volunteers come…

Half Full or Half Empty?

Posted on September 17, 2021 by ConnecTeen

Author: Heena "Is the glass half empty or half full?" is a common expression that you may have encountered often before. The question frames our perception of the world: are…

Read this if you’re entering your first year of university

Posted on August 24, 2021 by ConnecTeen

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Author: Andrea The first year of university is difficult for most student’s, mainly because the workload is heavier than we are used to and expecting. This can be extremely stressful…

A note for incoming university students

Posted on August 3, 2021 by ConnecTeen

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Author: August Clarke If you are starting university this fall, you’re probably feeling all sorts of emotions. Before I went away for school, I was really excited to move into…

5 podcasts and books for teens

Posted on May 27, 2021 by ConnecTeen

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Author: Isha With COVID-19 restrictions still in place, I thought to share my top five picks of books and podcasts to look into! Books and podcasts are great ways to…

Tips for handling public speaking anxiety

Posted on April 8, 2021 by ConnecTeen

Author: August Clarke If you’re anything like me, then you understand just how terrifying the prospect of standing up in front of a room full of people (or a virtual…

Stop waiting for your passions to find you

Posted on March 15, 2021 by ConnecTeen

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Author: Heena The question I had always dreaded the most in my life was: “What do you want to do in the future?” From the day we can walk on…

Taking risks is not always a bad thing

Posted on February 22, 2021 by ConnecTeen

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Author: Andrea Taking risks can be a scary thing to do, and I’m not talking about the risks that adrenaline junkies like to take. I am referring to the everyday…