Culture

Life feels overwhelming to everyone sometimes, but it feels especially overwhelming when you’re a homeless young person. Here are some tips for plotting your next steps.

I had a close friend who wore an “Abortion is Mean” sweatshirt like a second skin. In my 20s, I came to the conclusion that no, abortion wasn’t mean, and it also definitely wasn’t murder. Restricting pregnant people from obtaining safe abortions was just another way to control them.

I ran a girls group with a group of teens between the ages of 10 and 17 for three years. Here are the ten biggest things I learned.

The SCOTUS decision in n U.S. v. Skrmetti was bad and soul-crushing, but it doesn’t mean that you or trans youth as a whole won’t have a future. We always have, we always will, and we don’t need the government to have one, either, because we have each other.

Housing instability can feel overwhelming. Goal-setting can help you organize your life and take on your needs, step by step.

For many queer and trans young people from our communities, joy can feel like a prize that’s always just out of reach. This guide is for young folks navigating sexualities, identities, and relationships within India’s rich, though sometimes restrictive, cultural tapestry.

The gym should be a happy and safe space, not one where anyone has to worry about experiencing harassment.

YA author Melissa Kantor talks about her latest book, Biology Lessons, featuring a 17-year-old seeking an abortion in Texas.

I just wanted to remind you that even when we share these hard times, we still show up at Scarleteen every single day with the aim of being here to help inform and support you as best we can.

Romance novels have a reputation for being sexist, but the genre is actually incredibly diverse, and contains some truly great reads!