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Meriden Youth Count Voice Survey 2023

Embracing January: A Teenager’s Guide to Mental Wellness Month

Embracing January: A Teenager’s Guide to Mental Wellness Month By Fatima Mir, Peer Youth Advocate – Maloney HS As we all prepare for the next year, it is essential that we remember this time is for more than survivingthe post-holiday, winter blues and the typical resolutions. January is also recognized as Mental WellnessMonth, where we…

Navigating the Storm of Adolescence

By Fatima Mir (Maloney HS – Peer Advocate) Dealing with Peer Pressure as a Teenager October 2023 Peer pressure is often a rite of passage for teenagers. Having to establish your personal identity while also trying to fit in is difficult. We often encounter situations that challenge our values and beliefs. Is fitting in worth…