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My Online Therapy: an article on why it's important to communicate your feelings

Article on why it’s important to communicate your feelings
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Dealing with stress and anxiety? Get Headspace free for teens!

Dealing with stress and anxiety is the #1 issue we hear about from young people. So we’ve partnered with Headspace to bring you hundreds of meditations and mindfulness exercises to support you—for free!
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Lighthouse Youth and Family Services: Provides counseling and support services for young people, including assistance in developing healthy communication patterns and setting boundaries

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Planned Parenthood Cincinnati: Offers sexual health services and education for adolescents and young adults

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Cincinnati Youth Collaborative: Provides mentoring and support services to young people, including guidance on effective communication and boundary-setting in various life situations

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Check in First: learn more about consent

Learn more about consent, find more resources, and get connected to Teen Guides who can help.
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Amira (they/she): setting my own boundaries

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Shruthi (she/her): setting boundaries with my friends

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Seize the Awkward: How to talk to a friend you are concerned about

Talking to your friend about mental health can be scary – but reaching out when you’re feeling down or when you see a friend struggling can make a huge difference.
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Jackson (he/him): rebuilding trust with my family during recovery

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Cassidy (she/her): opening up to my partner

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Now & Me: Online community for young people to communicate their feelings

Online community for young people to communicate their feelings
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Trevor Project: How to approach Intersectional Conversations for Black & LGBTQ folx

For people who hold multiple marginalized identities, it can sometimes feel overwhelming to explore the layers of intersectional conversations. Here are some approaches to consider before, during, and after a difficult conversation to make sure the dialogue — and your mental health — stays safe.
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Q Chat Space: Online facilitated discussion groups for LGBTQ+ teens ages 13 to 19, available in Spanish weekly!

Online facilitated discussion groups for LGBTQ+ teens ages 13 to 19, available in Spanish weekly!
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Planned Parenthood: Communicate About Sex

Guidelines on how to communicate about sex
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Scout by Sutter Health

Scout is a digital program that supports everyday resilience and mental health for teens, young adults, and their caregivers with an interactive evidence-based toolkit of information, activities, and resources.\\n\\nScout increases mental health literacy, reduces stigma, and regularly screens users for anxiety and depression with timely direct to seek clinical care whenever scores become moderate to severe. \\n\\nEnter code for a free sign up: scoutselfsea
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Francesca (she/they): navigating school with learning differences

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Teach Consent: A video that models consent!

A video that models consent!
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Tammy (she/her): talking about mental health with my family

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Todo sobre la comunicación

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Check In First: How to Talk About Sexual Consent

Learn more about consent, find more resources, and get connected to Teen Guides who can help.
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How Consent is like a Cup of Tea

If you’re still struggling with consent, just imagine instead of initiating anything sexual, you’re offering them a cup of tea.
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Communication Skills Worksheets: Worksheets on how to communicate your feelings effectively

Worksheets on how to communicate your feelings effectively
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Le'La (she/her): communicating my boundaries

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Olivia (she/her): communicating what I'm comfortable with

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Michaela (she/her): asking for help as a first-generation student

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Kat (they/she): learning to set boundaries

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Sam (she/her): learning to speak up when something is not okay

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Mental Health America: How to talk to your parents (or other adults) about your mental health

Talking to parents about mental health can be scary for a number of reasons. Click here to learn about some common concerns for orther young people,and some tips on how to overcome them.
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Love is Respect: Setting Boundaries

Definitions of boundaries, how to set them, and how to change boundaries