Internet Stranger
Although the internet can be a great place to learn, connect, and meet people from all over the world, it is important to watch for warning signs and take preventative measures. Never give out...
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Asking questions about your health
Being a young person is full of changes, and some of these changes may lead you to having questions about your health. You might wonder whether the things you’re feeling, thinking or experiencing physically...
What is Anxiety?
Is anxiety a real thing? Or just something people say when they are stressed? Everyone can get stressed out or nervous when it’s their first time trying something new, or they are getting ready...
Social media: reflect back
Have you noticed that sometimes after looking at social media, you feel worse? Sometimes it is fun to look at social media, but other times, it can worsen your mood. It can be different...
Talking with your parents
Often as we get older our relationships begin to change, especially with our parents. This can be very challenging. For example, you might have been able to talk with your parents when you were...
Meet Alyssa: Founder of ‘Inside Our Minds’
A member of the SOVA team recently had the great opportunity to meet and interview Alyssa Cypher. Alyssa is the founder of ‘Inside Our Minds,’ which was previously featured on SOVA. During this interview...
Making Social Media Work for You
Do you sometimes get frustrated about seeing things you don’t want to see on your social media feeds? Maybe you are not someone who likes pictures of food. But you have a friend who...
Individualized Education Program
Recently we did a feature on Section 504. However, a Section 504 Plan and an IEP, or Individualized Education Program, are mentioned together. But what is an IEP? Is it different from Section 504? First...
Writing a letter to your parent
Sometimes it can be hard to tell parents how you feel. When you are going through adolescence and young adulthood, it’s your job to want to try to do things on your own and...
Positive Ways to Use Social Media
We tend to always hear about the negative aspects of social media, but sometimes, it has the power to make the world a better place – IF you use it correctly! Although social media can be...
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