Written By Fatima Mir, Meriden Healthy Youth Coalition Youth Peer Advocate As we grow up, there is one major thing to help guide us – healthy relationships. As teenagers, we often find ourselves grappling with several changes, both internal and external. Amidst this whirlwind, creating and nurturing healthy connections becomes not just important but crucial…
DetailsEmbracing 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…
DetailsBy 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…
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