Jai
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The term ‘peer pressure’ is like a tree in its entirety but if you take a step back, you see that the branches make it the exquisite masterpiece it is. Needless to say, peer pressure can’t be described or explained as one mere thing. We may be pressured by dares, to participate in risky behaviors, […]
Alyssa
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*If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, please call 911* September is National Suicide Prevention Month, making it the perfect time to learn how to have an open and compassionate conversation when you think a loved one may be at risk for suicide. Whether you’re starting the conversation or being approached by […]
Vibrant Communications
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It’s that time of year again, folks! We’re looking for bloggers to join the 2020 Fall/Winter You Matter Blogger Council. The deadline to apply has been extended! The new deadline is Tuesday, October 13th, 2020. You Matter has always been a space for youth, by youth, to share stories and make your voices heard. If you’re […]
Celia
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What does suicide prevention mean to you? Maybe it’s something you’ve never discussed; maybe it’s something you’ve been involved in for years. Suicide prevention is a cause for everyone; it can be in homes, in towns, in schools, and simply on minds. When I first heard the term, as is the case for many other […]
Matt J.
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Whether you are distance-learning or are going back to your school’s campus for the upcoming semester, it is important to maintain good mental health. Like others, I have noticed my mental health declining during quarantine. Many of us have or know someone who has contracted the coronavirus, and even if that doesn’t apply to you, […]