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Mel August 4th 2009 09:36 AM
Article featured in Avatar - Volume 3, Issue 1 (July 2009).
Sweet Summer Showstoppers
By Katrina and Gidig
The summer of '09 is one of quick romances, hot days and sunburns. It's a summer of digging our toes into the sand, of cruises, of huge clouds, and of relaxing in general. Even more, the summer of '09 is one of sweet summer showstoppers, and the meaning behind these magnificent melodies!
"Second Chance" by Shinedown
Mel August 4th 2009 09:28 AM
Article featured in Avatar - Volume 3, Issue 1 (July 2009).
Summer Flicks
By Nat (Strider)
Summer is finally here! You’ve been outside all day biking, swimming, walking, and getting wicked sun burns, but what can you do when you just want to relax and chill out? This is a list of upcoming must sees, both at your cinema, and in the comfort of your living room.
What’s on the big screen?
Mel August 4th 2009 09:18 AM
Article featured in Avatar - Volume 3, Issue 1 (July 2009).
A Sea of Green: Violence in Iran
By Jessie
A mix of democratic ideals and Islamic theocracy, the structure of the Iranian government is a complex and atypical network of elected and unelected bodies. The most powerful of political offices in the Islamic Republic of Iran is that of the Supreme Leader of Iran. Second to the Supreme Leader, as defined by the Constitution, is the President of Iran. Before a candidate may run,...
Mel July 16th 2009 08:02 AM
Article featured in Avatar - Volume 2, Issue 12 (June 2009).
Thyroid and Mood Disorders
By Gidig (Maria)
You go and talk to your doctor about depression, and they do a blood test to check your thyroid function. This may sound off the wall, but evidence and research is beginning to show that your thyroid and mood may be linked.
Many people who have a mood disorder, such as manic depression especially, seem to have thyroid dysfunction. Thyroid dysfunction could be caused by your...
Mel July 13th 2009 08:41 AM
Article featured in Avatar - Volume 2, Issue 12 (June 2009).
Anime North 2009
By Nat (Strider)
It’s not every day you see Super Obama, blood-sucking vampires, and teenagers wielding ten foot long weapons roaming the streets, but it happens for a weekend every year in Toronto, Ontario at one of North America’s biggest anime conventions. Hosting over ten thousand people, Anime North stretches over two hotels and the Toronto Congress Center, no individual building able to support the...
Mel July 13th 2009 08:35 AM
Article featured in Avatar - Volume 2, Issue 12 (June 2009).
Reexamining Swine Flu
By sushi_error
A few weeks ago, I woke up with a sore throat and runny nose. I found myself sneezing (yes, not snoozing) through all of my classes, going through tissue after tissue until I looked like Rudolph, and suddenly half of my hand sanitizer was gone. I had the works of a cold – sneezing, runny nose, itchy throat. It was awful. The next day, I was talking to a friend and mentioned I wasn’t...
Mel July 13th 2009 08:23 AM
Article featured in Avatar - Volume 2, Issue 12 (June 2009).
Communicating With Your Doctor
By drowningangel
The following article contains tips and answers on:
Mel June 1st 2009 07:22 AM
Article featured in Avatar - Volume 2, Issue 11 (May 2009).
Bullying: a silent epidemic
by sushi_error
April 20th, 2009, current and former students and residents of Columbine, Colorado marked the tenth anniversary of the Columbine High School shootings. For many in this small town, the Columbine massacre etched bloody wounds that may never heal. At the same time, many question the motive of both shooters, seniors Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold. Both boys had completely different...
Mel June 1st 2009 07:13 AM
Article featured in Avatar - Volume 2, Issue 11 (May 2009).
Friends and Family of Those Suffering From a Mental Illness
by LaFin
Having a family member or friend living with mental illness can be hard at times, but there are some ways to make things easier and improve communication. It’s hard to know what someone else is going through, especially in respect to mental illness, but you can try to educate yourself on the subject, be caring and understanding and at the same time help them...
Mel June 1st 2009 06:51 AM
Article featured in Avatar - Volume 2, Issue 11 (May 2009).
The Pros and Cons of Understanding your Mental Disorder
By Gidig
About 9.5% of all adults in the United States have a diagnosable mood disorder. Mental disorders include major depressive disorder, bipolar depressive disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety disorder, eating disorders, ADHD, and others. Psychiatrists, doctors, and other health professionals can give you information on these disorders but thanks to the Internet we are now...
Mel May 23rd 2009 06:38 PM
Article featured in Avatar - Volume 1, Issue 5 (Sept. 2007).
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
by drowningangel
Several times a week, the TeenHelp staff gets questions regarding sexually transmitted diseases and infections: what they are, how to prevent them, and the symptoms you may have if you do contract one. This month, we are addressing what is becoming a commonplace issue for teenagers around the world - STDs and STIs.
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Mel May 23rd 2009 01:58 AM
Article featured in Avatar - Volume 1, Issue 4 (September 2007).
What To Do If You Are Feeling Suicidal
by Xamed (Jas)
If you are feeling suicidal right now, I want you to first ask yourself the following questions:
Have you thought about how you would do it?
Do you have what you need to carry out your plan?
Mel May 23rd 2009 01:29 AM
Article featured in Avatar - Volume 1, Issue 4 (September 2007).
How suicide can affect survivors
by Mel and Xamed (Jas)
Suicide has a heart wrenching effect on its survivors. A survivor of suicide is defined as one who has lost a loved one to suicide. That said, the effect a suicide has can reach far beyond survivors and extend to an entire community.
When a person commits suicide, their community is left to survive in the wake of a death - a chosen death. They are usually unable...
Rob May 22nd 2009 11:26 PM
Help For Writing Argument Essays
By TheDragon
This just is mainly advice I want to try and hand out for writing a good essay. These are just some points I've picked up along my learning journey.
1. Know Your Story or Question
It's actually been proven that about 3/4 of children doing higher education (not college or university) do not actually read questions. Always make sure to read the question and to understand what they are asking. If they want you to construct an argument then...
MechanicGodCreation May 22nd 2009 02:51 AM
Breaking Up
By: MechanicGodCreation and Katrina
In the midst of a breakup, we've all felt as though there is no one else out there who has ever experienced such heartbreak. You may feel as though life is forcing you to start over, but reassure yourself that in time, things will be okay - there are people out there who have been through this before and are willing to help.
Though breakups are often very difficult to deal with, time will may not heal you, but it will certainly help you to...
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