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You Need to Talk About Domestic Violence With Your Teen...
Domestic violence is a prominent issue that finds its way onto the news through several outlets, including professional athletes. Most recently there has been wide spread media coverage regarding the domestic violence cases of NFL wide...
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Removing the Stigma of Teen Treatment: Can Michael Jackson
Mental health issues have become more recognized by the general populace in recent years. However, there is still a stigma that mental issues are, "All in your head" and can easily be fixed if you just change your thinking. Some...
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The Post-Jason Collins World: How Gay Teens Can Define...
For years professional sports have operated under a “don’t ask don’t tell” policy where homosexuality was concerned. A professional athlete has finally taken the courageous step of admitting...
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Richie Incognito Jonathan Martin and the Bullying of...
Teammates are supposed to be like friends but with an even more unbreakable bond, united by the common goal of defeating the opposing team. A lot of close friendships, especially in adolescence, can actually feel quite a bit like...
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Alcoholism and Art: Great American Writers and Why They...
Image by New Yorker. An interesting piece written by Adam Gopnik in the New Yorker, titled “Writers and Rum”. Why did the great literary giants abuse alcohol? Why did writing and alcoholism go hand-n-hand? Does it...
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