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If I tell a counselor I’m depressed, what kind of questions will she ask?

One of the first things a good counselor will do is to make sure you are safe. There are different variations of the types of questions they will ask, but the majority of them will revolve around your mental health and how long you have been feeling this way. They…

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Topics: Education, Life Tips, Mental Health

I’m worried about a friend who keeps sharing posts about dying.

I’m worried about a friend who keeps posting depressing music lyrics and sharing posts about dying. Do you think I should be worried? Hey there. Thank you for caring enough about your friend to write in. If something is worrying you, listen to that, don’t shrug it off. Trust your…

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Topics: Identity, Mental Health, Relationships

I’ve seen a lot of questions from girls who’s boyfriends threaten to hurt or kill themselves if they ever broke up. I have the same problem.

I’ve seen a lot of questions from girls who’s boyfriends threaten to hurt or kill themselves if they ever broke up. I have the same problem with my current boyfriend. It worries me that so many native girls are in relationships such as this. Do you have any thoughts as…

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Topics: Mental Health, Relationships

My best friend and I recently had this huge blowout, what should I do?

There’s this girl that I’ve been best friends for the past three and a half years. We recently had this huge blowout, what should I do? Hey Cheyenne! Thanks for writing in. When I read your question, I feel like you already know what to do…get your friend back! So,…

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Topics: Mental Health, Relationships

My best friend got with my ex. Do I forgive her or what?

My best friend got with my ex boyfriend and all she can say is “sorry.” But every time I see them I break down. Do I forgive her or what? My heart hurts for you. I’m sorry that two people you care about hurt you. I can imagine you might…

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Topics: Mental Health, Relationships

My boyfriend told me that if I ever left him he would kill himself. Any advice?

Auntie, my boyfriend is in prison and I feel that I should move on with my own life! However he has told me on several occasions that if I ever left him he would kill himself or go back to doing meth. I know it’s not a healthy relationship but…

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People talk about drug and alcohol prevention all the time, but what is prevention and why does it matter?

People talk about drug and alcohol prevention all the time, but what is prevention and why does it matter? Hey Michael, you’re right… We hear this word prevention all the time and sometimes it can feel like overkill — to the point where we ask the same questions you’re asking:…

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Topics: Mental Health, Physical Health

Please tell me why an x-best friend I grew up with and my own mom would talk nasty to each other behind my back?

Please tell me why an x-best friend I grew up with and my own mom would talk nasty to each other behind my back? Is that sane and normal? Why did she choose a drug addict over me? Hey Kyle. Thanks for writing in. I can tell that this is…

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Should I make a New Year’s resolution?

Should I make a New Year’s resolution? Every year I make one, then get pissed and feel bad about myself for never following through. I think it’s bad for me. Well, you’re kinda right. Making resolutions around more money, your career, or controlling other people will lead most people into…

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Topics: Identity, Mental Health

Some of my friends are involved in drugs. How do I help them?

Some of my friends are involved in drugs. How do I help them? We used to hang out all the time, but now I feel like I don’t even know them. Chris, this is an issue that affects so many people’s lives. And I am going to be frank with…

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Topics: Mental Health, Physical Health, Relationships

MORE ON THIS TOPIC

If I tell a counselor I’m depressed, what kind of questions will she ask?

I’m worried about a friend who keeps sharing posts about dying.

I’ve seen a lot of questions from girls who’s boyfriends threaten to hurt or kill themselves if they ever broke up. I have the same problem.

My best friend and I recently had this huge blowout, what should I do?

My best friend got with my ex. Do I forgive her or what?

My boyfriend told me that if I ever left him he would kill himself. Any advice?

People talk about drug and alcohol prevention all the time, but what is prevention and why does it matter?

Please tell me why an x-best friend I grew up with and my own mom would talk nasty to each other behind my back?

Should I make a New Year’s resolution?

Some of my friends are involved in drugs. How do I help them?

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