Why are your websites important?
One of our readers asked why our websites were created and why they are important. What a great question and we are so glad you asked! Our young men’s and young women’s websites were created because we...
View ArticleAdvocating for Yourself at Medical Appointments
It’s totally normal to feel nervous before seeing a health care provider (HCP). You may be embarrassed about the reason for your visit or worry that your symptoms mean something is seriously wrong. But...
View ArticleIntroducing JD!
Hey everyone! My name is JD and I’m from Boston, MA. I’m 18 years old and currently a high school junior where I’m captain of the Cheerleading team. My favorite classes are Chemistry, Italian, and...
View ArticleIntroducing Owen
Hello everyone! My name is Owen and I’m from Boston, Massachusetts. I’m 16 years old and I’m a sophomore in high school where I’m on the rowing team. In school I enjoy Latin, Chemistry and Psychology....
View ArticleTeen Voices of COVID19: How do you stay focused?
In Teen Voices of COVID19, we interview the Center for Young Women’s Health teenage Peer Leaders for insight into their unique experiences during the coronavirus pandemic. Your school is shut down,...
View ArticleTeen Voices of COVID19: How are you staying entertained, active, healthy, and...
In Teen Voices of COVID19, we interview the Center for Young Women’s Health teenage Peer Leaders for insight into their unique experiences during the coronavirus pandemic. Q: How are you staying...
View ArticleTeen Voices of COVID19: What are you worried about?
Q: What are you worried about? Owen: I’m worried about not knowing what to be worried about. Fear of the unknown. Knowing to be scared of an illness is one thing, but I don’t know whether to be scared...
View ArticleTeen Voices of COVID-19: In 50 years, how will you look back on this moment?
Q: In 50 years, how will you look back on this moment? Njoki: I recently saw a post on Instagram with a poem by Kitty O’Meara that described how I hope people will look back at this time, “And the...
View ArticleHow has COVID-19 affected my plans of being a doctor?
I’m writing this right now from my room on a Thursday afternoon, wearing pajamas, with random binders scattered around my floor in preparation for online class. Things are weird nowadays. There’s a...
View ArticleGoodbye from Owen!
Hello everybody! Soon I’ll be leaving Teenspeak as well as the Center for Young Women’s Health. Unfortunately, time has passed and I’m going to be moving on to college and beyond. I’m going to be going...
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