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Acne | 541 Members |
| Acne vulgaris is an inflammatory disease of the skin, caused by changes in the pilosebaceous units (skin structures consisting of a hair follicle and its associated sebaceous gland). Acne lesions are commonly referred to as pimple... | |
Bereavement - Teens | 652 Members |
| This community is focused on teens who have lost someone close to them. Grief is a multi-faceted response to loss. Although conventionally focused on the emotional response to loss, it also has a physical, cognitive, behavioral, s... | |
Bipolar Disorder - Teen | 638 Members |
| This community is dedicated to teenagers struggling with bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder, often referred to as manic-depression in the general literature, is a psychiatric condition defined by periods of extreme mood. These moo... | |
Bisexuality | 1779 Members |
| Bisexuality is a sexual orientation which refers to the aesthetic, romantic, and/or sexual attraction of individuals to other individuals of both their own and the opposite gender or sex. Most bisexuals are not equally attracted t... | |
Coming Out | 1491 Members |
| "Coming out of the closet" describes the voluntary public announcement of one's (often homosexual or bisexual) sexual orientation, sexual attractions or gender identity. Being "out" means not concealing these characteristics. Bein... | |
Depression - Teen | 4691 Members |
| Adolescent depression is a disorder occurring during the teenage years marked by persistent sadness, discouragement, loss of self-worth, and loss of interest in usual activities. Depression can be a transient response to many s... | |
Eating Disorders | 6678 Members |
| An eating disorder is a compulsion in which the main problem is a person eats in a way which disturbs their physical health. The eating may be too excessive (compulsive over-eating), too limited (restricting), may include normal e... | |
Gay & Lesbian Teens | 3271 Members |
| This community is dedicated to teens that identify as Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual or Transgender or are questioning their sexual orientation. It's a supportive community where LGBT & questioning teens can give or get advice from their... | |
Heroin Addiction & Recovery | 412 Members |
| Heroin or diacetylmorphine (INN) is a semi-synthetic opioid. It is the 3,6-diacetyl derivative of morphine (hence diacetylmorphine) and is synthesised from it by acetylation. The white crystalline form is commonly the hydrochlorid... | |
High School Stress | 762 Members |
| This community is dedicated to many issues that can appear in high school, including relationships, academic issues, questions about college and future plans, pressure from friends or parents, or anything else you want to discuss. | |
Marijuana Addiction & Recovery | 988 Members |
| The drug cannabis, commonly known as marijuana, is produced from parts of the cannabis plant, primarily the cured flowers and gathered trichomes of the female plant. The major active chemical compound tetrahydrocannabinol, commonl... | |
Meth Addiction & Recovery | 477 Members |
| Methamphetamine (also referred to as methylamphetamine or desoxyephedrine) is a synthetic stimulant drug used for both medicinal and recreational purposes (see Legal issues). Methamphetamine is highly psychologically addictive. Li... | |
Pregnancy - Teens | 497 Members |
| This community is dedicated to the experience of being pregnant, specifically as a teenager. Pregnant teenagers face many of the same obstetrics issues as women in their 20s and 30s. However, there are additional medical concerns ... | |
Sexual Abuse | 5268 Members |
| Sexual abuse is a relative cultural term used to describe sexual relations and behavior between two or more parties which are considered criminally and/or morally offensive. Different types of sexual abuse involve: Non-consensual,... | |
Step Families | 1109 Members |
| Traditionally, a stepfamily is the family one acquires when a parent enters a new marriage, whether the parent was widowed or divorced. For example, if one's mother dies and one's father marries another woman, the new woman is one... | |
Teen Anxiety | 749 Members |
| The Teen Anxiety community is focused on teens who are suffering from or concerned about anxiety. Teenagers commonly experience many different forms of stress as they continually face new situations. The purpose of the community i... | |
Teen Sexuality | 956 Members |
| This community is dedicated to teenage sexuality, and the issues and challenges surrounding intimate relationships. | |
Teens With Cancer | 58 Members |
| This community is dedicated specifically to teenagers with cancer. | |
Transgender | 246 Members |
| Transgender identity includes many overlapping sub-categories. These include transsexual; cross-dresser; transvestite; consciously androgynous people; genderqueer; people who live cross-gender; drag kings; and drag queens. Usually... | |
