mental health

The current pandemic is stressful all on its own. But for many of us – very much including young people who aren’t living independently – the stress of the situation is amplified by some of the realities of social distancing. It cuts some of us off from our support networks, from friends, from…

You are who you are and who you are is great! But sometimes a neurodivergent brain needs a little extra care and feeding for healthy relationships.

First off, I’m sorry to hear about your sexual assault. If it helps to hear this, having a strong fear of pregnancy after a sexual assault isn’t unusual, especially when someone is feeling shame over it or worrying that they caused or deserved it in some way. Pregnancy can feel like an inevitable…

If you’re having difficulties, know that there are people out there who are ready and willing to help you.

First off, I want to talk about the idea of being “damaged goods.” I know this is a very common way to refer to people who have mental health struggles, or a history of trauma, but I encourage you to think about yourself, and other people who may be having similar concerns in their own lives, in a…

soclara continues Because I lost all this weight without any form of exercise outside of basic walking when necessary or working, my body is legitimately disgusting. It’s flabby, loose, my breasts are like half empty sacks, my thighs are humongous blobs of fat and cellulite (not exaggerating, not…

Izzybelle’s question continued: A few years ago, I met a guy and we became really close friends. After a year, we stopped being friends because I felt (my parents also felt this way) that he didn’t care about me; he never texted me (literally never) and he never wanted to hang out, but I was blind…

This is part of our Pregnancy Panic Companion. Click here to go back to the beginning. Y ou said you are scared about a pregnancy, but you (or your partner) are currently having a menstrual period, or have already had one since the risk. Has the risk you are worried about occurred during a current…

At Scarleteen, we’re all about making choices. But sometimes, we see users making choices that are, ultimately, the opposite of the self-care the need in that moment.

The disorder that terrorizes me persuades me to keep it active as a security system even though it is anything but.