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Mental Health

speak out

By Natalee D, Teen CHARGE Brand Rep

we are told to speak up

have courage

be honest

it won’t hurt you

but do they not realize

the fear

judgement

or discrimination that could come from our honesty

and so called “courage”

we are told that our feelings are valid

people … Read More

Mental Health

Dealing with Stress and Anxiety During a Pandemic

In a world of six foot bubbles, face coverings, and inescapable amounts of screen time, our mental and emotional health is at risk now more than ever. Feelings such as fear, stress, and anxiety can be intense, and working from home is isolating- especially since the things that once kept … Read More

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College Prep Advice

Junior Year is a chaotic one for most students. In addition to preparing for your numerous state-mandated standardized tests, you also need to balance normal school life, extracurriculars, and (for many students) getting ready to apply to colleges. This can be a really stressful time for many and, as it is a process that many others have … Read More

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The Freshman 15: Fifteen Tips for New College Students

Freshman 15: 15 tips for new college students

Most of the time when we hear this phrase, we are worried about the notorious weight gain that comes during your first year of college. And while it is important for not only your physical but mental health to eat well and … Read More

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Surrounding Yourself with People Who Care

As a teen with anxiety, it is really important for me to surround myself with friends that care for me. Now, I’m not talking about spoon feeding you baby food or helping you cross the street. I’m talking about friends that will check up on you.

Having friends that will … Read More

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Dealing with Toxic Friends

Editor’s Note: A toxic friendship is a friendship which is more harmful than helpful. It is an emotionally draining relationship that is not healthy for either person. See what one of our Teen CHARGE Brand Reps had to say about toxic friendships and how to deal with them.

I have … Read More

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5 Tips for Body Confidence

You’re on your phone scrolling through Instagram, and you find yourself looking at post after post of celebrities, models, or just people you know with the “perfect body” that you wish you had. You go to the beach with friends and find yourself wishing you looked more like them and … Read More

Mental Health

Self Care in a Crazy Time

Life is busy, stressful and sometimes exhausting. It can feel like each day we are checking off “to-do’s” and not actually living. How do we reset our minds to take time each day for ourselves? What activities can we fit in our days that don’t feel like a task? Here … Read More

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Staying Active during Covid-19

By: Jana K, age 13

Thanks to the Coronavirus lockdown, you can’t go out anywhere to exercise like you used to! Don’t fret! We don’t have to do anything drastic! 🙂 Here is a list of things to do to keep yourself from getting bored! With this list, you might … Read More