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What is ADHD?

Sometimes I have trouble concentrating in school, and I get angry a lot about it. A counselor at my school told me that I might have ADHD and I should get tested. What is ADHD? – Chad Chad, a lot of people have ADHD, so don’t freak. If you have…

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What is the safest way to lose weight?

What is the safest way to lose weight? Weight loss is a tricky topic. Lots of people are unhappy with their weight, but most aren’t sure how to change it. As a result people end up trying crazy diets (boo), failing, and feeling super frustrated. For the record I do…

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When it comes to bullying, what’s above the line, what’s below the line?

When it comes to bullying, what’s above the line, and what’s below the line? You tell us. Share your thoughts by emailing us at native@npaihb.org To learn more about bullying and to get the information you need to help stop bullying at school, online, and in the community check out…

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As a U.S. Marine how can I stay close to my home traditions when they are not offered at my current duty station?

Hello Auntie, I am Muckleshoot, Cherokee and Cowlitz. I am also a United States Marine and my question is: How can i stay close to my home traditions when they are not offered at my current duty station, as far as attending pow wows and going to church, like back…

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I have a friend who has been talking about suicide a lot and it’s starting to scare me.

Recently there have been a lot of suicides in my town. I have a friend who has been talking about it a lot and it’s starting to scare me. What can I do? Hi Irene. You’re a good friend for writing in and wanting to get help. Thank you for…

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I’m just seeking some advice about getting mad…I need to know how to stop.

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Kids are getting bullied at my school, what should I do?

Kids are getting bullied at my school, what should I do? -Joe Hi Joe! Bullying is a tough, especially because it’s not always obvious when someone is getting bullied and whether it is your place to say something. But when we pay attention we know when something is not right…

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Topics: Education, Intolerance, Mental Health

What is a good way to relieve stress when there is no one to talk to?

What is a good way to relieve stress when there is no one to talk to? Sometimes stress helps us rise to the challenge when we’re faced with a tough situation. It can help you be more focused, have increased alertness, and even extra strength. I’m not kidding about the…

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What is ADHD?

What is the safest way to lose weight?

When it comes to bullying, what’s above the line, what’s below the line?

As a U.S. Marine how can I stay close to my home traditions when they are not offered at my current duty station?

I have a friend who has been talking about suicide a lot and it’s starting to scare me.

I’m just seeking some advice about getting mad…I need to know how to stop.

Kids are getting bullied at my school, what should I do?

What is a good way to relieve stress when there is no one to talk to?

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