My volunteer family By Anonymous Have you ever thought about volunteering? TeenHelp is where you should start because we have so many areas to pick from - Community Mentors, HelpLINK Mentors, Forum Moderators, Articles Writer and so much more. The staff are so sweet and always helpful, I love working with all of them. I joined TeenHelp because something horrible happened and everything changed so fast and I needed help and I found TeenHelp. Everyone was so nice and helpful to me...

Staying long-term with a supportive community By Anonymous I've been a member of TeenHelp for 18 years now, and a volunteer in various capacities for much of that time. TeenHelp has a superpower that keeps it relevant and important even 20 years later and that's its volunteers and community. Being a part of TeenHelp for so long has done a lot to shape who I am and where I'm at now in my life. TeenHelp was there for me when I needed support and a community the most, and has played a...

Building people skills while volunteering By Anonymous I work in an environment that constantly requires me to interact with a variety of different people, each with their own personal lives and mental struggles. Many of my clients have some form of learning difficulty or mental health concern. Being part of TeenHelp has aided me in the service I provide to my clients, and has provided more relatability and understanding for those with struggles I...

An interview with someone who has Bipolar II Anonymous and Chantal (MsNobleEleanor) I had the privilege to interview someone who is diagnosed with Bipolar ll and while discussing the questions we hope that it sheds some light on how Bipolar ll is challenging for someone just like it is for others facing with it today. 1) What are you diagnosed with? I am diagnosed with Bipolar II, Borderline Personality Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and PTSD. 2) Did you know you had...

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How to incorporate more steps into your daily routine By Cassie (cynefin) Ten thousand steps per day is considered the 'golden rule' for some. However, many of us have difficulty reaching that amount, especially if we have specific conditions or sedentary lifestyles such as spending a lot of time in school or the office. Below are a few ways to add some extra steps to your routine. To begin with, it may help to figure out the amount if steps you already take each day. Many devices such...
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What is Albinism? By Hollie (Everglow.) Albinism is a genetic condition caused by a lack of pigment called melanin in the skin, eyes and hair. As a result of this, people who have albinism may appear paler, and may have very light hair and eyes. Albinism can affect people of any nationality or skin colour, and also occurs in the animal world! Albino animals are very light in colour, and will often have red or pink eyes - a trait that can also be sometimes seen in people under certain light...
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Are you a young carer? The impact of caring on young carers By Holly (Celyn) What is a young carer? Put simply, young carers are young people (under the age of 18) who provide care or support for someone else, often a family member (regardless of whether they live in the same house or not). This might be for someone older such as a parent or grandparent, or for someone younger such as a younger sibling. The care provided depends on the person, their disability (mental illness or physical...

Dangers of Teen Vaping Teenagers are often in a hurry to grow up and tend to do things to make them look and feel older, and some teenagers do things they shouldn't feel like they belong. For decades, teens have stated that these were the reasons they started smoking cigarettes. Today, vaping has taken the place of smoking among teens as a supposedly safer alternative. What is Vaping? Vaping involves inhaling vapor created by an e-cigarette or a vape pen. Vaping devices contain...

Top 7 US Food You Must Try with Your Spouse Are you in the United States, and you are hoping to try new foods with your spouse? If yes, we congratulate you because you are about to discover some top US foods. These foods will make you and your spouse enjoy every minute you spend eating together. We urge you to pay close attention to the information here the way an immigrant will pay attention to counsel from an Immigration lawyer for the US. When you pay attention, you’ll discover...

How to change your surroundings when you need a change By Emmie (Golfing girl) and Holly (Celyn) When we have a bedroom or a room in our houses we can get used to how everything looks and become bored with it over time. How do we change our surroundings? This will depend on what you're comfortable with. Some people can change everything in the bedroom right away and they are fine with this. Then you have other people who have a hard time with changing their surroundings and that is ok, so...
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