Teen Issues: What Teenagers Want to Know

Being a teenager brings so many exciting opportunities and experiences, and you deserve reliable guidance to help you make the most of them. Our team of friendly experts is here to support you with trusted advice on everything from relationships and health to school life and family matters. Teen Issues is here to help.

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Anabolic steroids are gaining popularity among teenage boys due to sports pressure and media images of muscular physiques, despite serious health risks.

All About Eating Disorders

Anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder affect how people relate food to their emotions, and treatment can prevent serious long-term harm.

Cultivating a Realistic Body Image

Stop comparing yourself to celebrities and focus on what your body can actually do instead of how it looks.

Considerations When Joining a Local Community Club

Help your teen pick the right local club without overcommitting to activities they won't stick with.

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Fear of Puberty

Most young people feel nervous about puberty, but some experience deeper fear, here's how to tell if yours needs attention and what helps.

Coping With PMS

Most women experience PMS symptoms before their period, here's what causes them and how to manage the discomfort.

Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

OCD affects over 1% of UK adults with intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviours that feel impossible to control, even when you know they're irrational.

Sexting: What it is and How to Say No

Understand the risks of sexting and get practical tips for saying no safely as a teenager.

Understanding Migraines

What migraines are, what symptoms to watch for, and when you should talk to your doctor about them.

Your Carbon Footprint

Your carbon footprint measures the greenhouse gases your daily activities produce, from food and clothes to transport and energy use.

Understanding Diet Pills

Most over-the-counter diet pills aren't proven to work, but knowing their ingredients helps you understand what you're actually taking.

All About Eating Organic

Organic foods must meet strict legal standards in the UK, and knowing how to spot them makes shopping easier and healthier.

No Cost Exercise

You don't need a gym membership or fancy gear to get fit, here are free ways to start exercising today.

Education: New Diplomas For 14 - 19 Year Olds

New Diplomas for 14-19 year olds combine classroom learning with practical experience across 10 subjects starting in 2009.

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