Handle Negative Emotions

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• Getting Help for Intense Grief

  Going through grief and loss is never easy. But in some situations, grief can feel especially intense – even overwhelming. Find out what to do in this article for teens.

• 5 Ways to Cope When a Loved One Dies

  We all face grief at some point. Here are 5 ideas that might help you cope when someone you love has died.

• When Depression Is Severe

  Severe depression can cloud a person's thinking and lead some people to think that life isn't worth living. But severe depression can be treated. Find out what to do and how to get help in this article for teens.

• Why Do People Get Depressed?

  There's no one reason why people get depressed - many different things can play a role. Find out more about the things that can trigger depression.

• Am I Depressed or Just Not Trying?

  Find out what the experts have to say.

• Stress & Coping Center

  Visit our stress and coping center for advice on how to handle stress, including different stressful situations.

• Finding Low-Cost Mental Health Care

  If you need mental health care but don't think you can afford it, you're not alone. Get tips on finding low-cost or free mental health care in this article for teens.

• Rejection and How to Handle It

  Rejection hurts. But it's impossible to avoid. Life is about going for things. And when we do, rejection is always a possibility.

• How Can I Stop Cutting?

  If you've been cutting and you want to stop, here are some approaches that might help you.

• Depression

  Depression is very common. For more information about depression and feeling better, check out this article.

• Test Anxiety

  Everyone feels a little nervous and stressed before a test. And a touch of nervous anticipation can actually help keep you at peak performance. But for some people, this normal anxiety is more intense.

• Seasonal Affective Disorder

  Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that affects some people and appears at the same time each year.

• Fears and Phobias

  Fear is a normal human reaction that protects us by signaling danger and preparing us to deal with it. Get the facts about fears and phobias and what causes them.

• Going to a Therapist

  Getting help with emotions or stress is the same as getting help with a medical problem like asthma or diabetes. This article explains how therapy works and how it can help with problems.

• Cutting

  It can be hard to understand, but people who cut themselves sometimes do it because it actually makes them feel better. They are overflowing with emotions - like sadness, depression, or anger - that they have trouble expressing.

• Death and Grief

  If someone close to you has died, you probably feel overwhelmed with grief. Read about some things that might help you cope.

• Why Am I in Such a Bad Mood?

  Because of all the changes taking place in your life, you may feel like you're on an emotional roller coaster. Find out more about bad moods and why you have them.

• Suicide

  We all feel overwhelmed by difficult emotions or situations sometimes. If someone is seriously depressed, suicidal thinking is a real concern. Here are warning signs and ways to get help.

• Dealing With Anger

  Do you wonder why you fly off the handle so easily sometimes? Do you wish you knew healthier ways to express yourself when you're steamed? Check out this article for help with dealing with anger.