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Native Crisis Text Line

Sometimes things are too overwhelming to deal with alone. If you need to advice from a trained counselor, simply text the word “NATIVE” to 741741. You will be immediately connected with a crisis counselor. Having a trusted support 24/7 is important during these tough times. Don’t hesitate to reach out. All support and…

IndigiLOVE Campaign

IndigiLOVE is a campaign designed by tribal youth to spread positivity, share self-care tips, build mental strength, and encourage youth to reach out for help when needed. Through honest poetry, filmmaking, and visual art, IndigiLOVE offers valuable lessons about self-care, effectively managing our mental health, and reaching out for help.…
Categories: IndigiLOVE

Substance Misuse

Substance misuse is a health issue that impacts many people. It is not a weakness or mark of bad character. It can happen to anyone. People who misuse substances are often surprised by the ways drugs or alcohol crept into their lives and became an issue. The reason for this…
Categories: My Body, Substance Abuse

Supporting A Loved One

It can be painful watching those we love struggle. We may feel out of control, helpless, scared, and not sure what to do. Have you ever found yourself in this situation? Whether your loved one’s pain is a result of addiction, health issues, depression, or even current states of the world,…
Categories: Family, Friendships, My Relationships

Why Do I Keep Saying “Yes?”

You have done it again! You’ve said ‘yes’ to something you don’t really want to do, or you just don’t have the time to do. There are countless reasons why we make ourselves available to do things that we don’t want to do. In some instances, we want to be…
Categories: Building Mental Resilience, My Mind

Coping with Stress

Everyone feels stressed at times, but stress is not always bad. Sometimes short-term stress can be positive. For example, feeling your heart rate and breathing increase right before you play a big game can help you focus and get your body ready to be active. However, stress that lasts for…
Categories: Building Mental Resilience, My Mind

Eating Disorders

Eating healthy food is an important part of our well-being. After all the foods we eat impact how we think and feel. The foods we eat also connect us spiritually to the land, plants, and animals around us. Sometimes we develop unhealthy relationships with food. If you notice that your…
Categories: Eating Well, My Body

Tips for Getting Enough Sleep

Sleep might seem like a waste of time. You could be doing so many other things like messaging friends, sharing on Snapchat or Instagram, playing a video game, or hanging out. Sleep may seem like an inconsequential thing but underestimating its benefits can be determinantal to our health and wellbeing.…
Categories: Feeling Good, Feeling Healthy, My Body

Talk About It

Does the idea of giving a friend negative feedback about their behavior make you cringe? What about challenging a grade on an assignment or test? Few of us like having difficult conversations, but there are times though when difficult conversations are hard to avoid. If you find yourself avoiding an…
Categories: Communicating, Friendships, My Relationships

Cultivating Self-Love

Want to build your confidence, self-esteem, and wellness? It all starts with self-love. Self-love is key to taking care of ourselves, because we tend to take better care of the things we love. Self-love means accepting yourself exactly where you are in life at this moment, with compassion, love and…
Categories: My Mind, Self Esteem

Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships

We all have relationships with a variety of people, including friends, boyfriends, girlfriends, parents, teachers, and mentors. When these relationships are healthy, they are based on respect, honesty, trust, and good communication. We feel safe, supported, happy, and good about ourselves. Sometimes, though, our relationships can be unhealthy. Unhealthy relationships…
Categories: Dating, Friendships, My Relationships, Unhealthy Relationships
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