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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…
Making time for self-care (with movie night suggestions!)
Taking care of your well-being is extremely important, but many of us (myself included) forget to make time to take care of our mental health. With that being said, self-care…
Processing hard feelings
Author: Violet Feelings can define how we behave, how we interact with others, and how well we function. Many people struggle with bottling up their emotions, which the Kentucky Counselling…
How can you combat and prevent burnout?
Author: Isha Burnout is most often associated with work-related stress, but it can also be caused by strained relationships, academics, or any type of overbearing commitment. Exhaustion and losing interest…
Decluttering: A self-care method
Author: Isha Keeping your surroundings clean and organized can have tremendous benefits. In this blog post, I will give you five reasons as to why you should declutter sometime soon!…
I tried texting the ConnecTeen number but it says it failed to send
Hi there, That 'failed to send' error message is always super annoying. Thank you for trying to text us! To be honest, we don't know exactly why that error message…
All of my friends have their periods I am the only one that doesn’t. I always want to lie and tell them I have it. What should I do?
Thank you for reaching out about this, as it's an important change that all young females have to grapple with around our age. It can be really frustrating and embarrassing…
I’m not allowed to contact helplines but I really need to reach out to someone
It can feel very limiting when parents restrict one's actions especially when they limit one's access to help. You definitely deserve to access supports when you need them. I…
Social media and COVID-19
Author: Heena Social media use has only increased during the pandemic, as more and more people turn to the internet to cope with the lack of social interaction and stress…
Managing your emotions during COVID-19
Author: Isha COVID-19 has put us all in positions we were unfamiliar with. Being home for long periods of time, adjusting to online and/or socially distanced school activities, and having…
