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Why I’m Happy to Be Single on Valentine’s Day
Maybe someday Brynn will find someone to share her life with, but for now she's pretty happy about her single status.
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AJ
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What it Feels Like to Lose Your Counselor
Losing a therapist, whatever the reason, can make you feel rejected and even angry. Here's how AJ learned to deal.
Emma
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The Happy Box
Emma knew her mom would be getting depressed during the holidays this year, so she made her a present that would warm her heart and help her through her pain. That's how the Happy Box was born.
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5 Ways to Deal with Exam Stress
School is back in session and if you haven’t already started studying for midterm exams, you will be very soon. Trying to cram hundreds of facts in your brain for all 4-8 classes you take can be extremely difficult. These tips will help you keep your stress low and grades high. Study: It sounds painfully […]
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Welcoming the Spring 2015 You Matter Blogger Council
The year 2015 is in full swing, and it’s time to welcome a new group of cool kids to the blog. But first, let’s give a shout out to Chris, Erin, Kristin, Jesse and Yordy who spent the fall writing about how to become a straight ally, stand up to bullies, and help a friend with […]
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Anxiety & Depression: A Dangerous Love Affair
About six months ago that AJ discovered that she has both anxiety and depression. Since then, her mental health has become easier to understand in general.
Danielle
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What I Learned From Leelah
Leelah represents many in the transgender community who face hate, inequality, and loneliness simply for being who they are. Leelah’s life mattered.
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How Calling the Lifeline Saved My Life
One particular night, YM Blogger Heather wanted to take her own life. Instead, she called the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Here's what happened next.
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SAD is More Than the Winter Blues
This time of year is hard for a lot of people for lots of reasons. There is the stress of the holidays. There are the challenges of coping with family. For many people this time of year is tough because of fewer daylight hours and less exposure to the sun in general. This lack of light in the winter season sometimes causes people to have symptoms of depression. We can write these feelings off [...]