People feel and do their best when they experience at least 3 times as many positive emotions as negative ones. This article offers ideas on how to build these powerful emotions.

Gratitude doesn't just feel good, it can be good for you. These 3 steps can help you start feeling more appreciative of the good things in your life.

Emotional awareness (knowing what we feel and why) helps us learn about ourselves and build good relationships. Here are 5 ways to get more in touch with your emotions.

We all mess up at times. An apology tells someone that we're sorry for the hurt we caused, even if we didn't do it on purpose. But how do you apologize? And how should you handle it if someone apologizes to you? Find out here.

Assertiveness is the ability to speak up for yourself in a way that is honest and respectful. But it doesn't come naturally to everyone. Find out if you're too passive, too aggressive, or just assertive enough.

Choosing your mood means being in control of it instead of feeling like it's controlling you. Here are tips on how to create the right mood to help you succeed at what you're trying to do.

Confidence means believing in yourself and in your abilities – not in an arrogant way, but in a realistic, secure way.

Just as IQ is a way of being academically smart, emotional intelligence (EQ) is a way of being people-smart. But unlike IQ, we can work on improving our EQ. Here are some tips.

Gratitude doesn't just feel good. Focusing on what's good in our lives can also be good for us. Find out how in this article for teens.

Feeling grateful for what we have (instead of obsessing about what we don't) can help us get more out of life. This worksheet is designed to get you thinking about gratitude.

Research shows that just 10% of happiness depends on a person's situation. We actually have more control over happiness than we might think. Find out how.

This quiz can give you insight into things that might affect your self-esteem so you can learn how to build and protect it.

People who do a good job of managing emotions know that it's healthy to express their feelings, but that it matters how they express them. Get tips in this article for teens.

Mindfulness helps people do their best at things, whether that's focusing on a task or getting along with others. This article for teens has details on practicing mindfulness so you can make it work for you.

Being mindful helps people do better in just about every part of life, like focusing on homework or feeling less stressed out. Here are 5 exercises to practice building mindfulness skills.

Optimists see the good in things -- and science has discovered that optimists can do better in life. The good news is, even pessimists can be more optimistic. Find out how.

Positivity is fun to practice – as well as a great way to learn more about yourself. This worksheet is designed to help you explore 10 common positive emotions.

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

Everyone gets rejected at some point. Get some insight into your coping skills by taking this quiz for teens.

This meditation helps us feel connected to and grateful for the people in our lives. Listen as we guide you through this meditation.

Breathing exercises help us slow down and relax. Let our audio recordings coach you through 3 simple breathing exercises: finger-count breathing, smiling breath, and belly breathing.

Scientists are learning that positive emotions have a powerful effect on our brains and bodies, helping us feel, and act, our best. Let this article help you tap into the power of positive emotions.

Being able to predict how other people might feel, act, or react is a skill that helps us build better relationships. These tips can help you develop the skill of understanding others.

Emotions help us relate to other people, know what we want, and make choices. Even "negative" emotions are useful. Find out how to understand emotions and use them effectively.

For some people, worries about appearance become extreme and upsetting, interfering with their lives, a condition called body dysmorphic disorder.

When your body changes, so can your image of yourself. Find out how your body image affects your self-esteem and what you can do.

If a person is struggling with extra weight, it can add to the emotional ups and downs of being a teen. Get some tips on coping here.

Lots of images may come to mind when you think of plastic surgery. This special type of surgery involves a person's appearance and ability to function.

Vitiligo is a loss of skin pigment that causes white spots or patches to appear on the skin. It's not medically dangerous, but it can affect a person's appearance. Find out more.

Everyday stressors have a way of piling up if we don't keep them in check. When you manage everyday stress, you’re better able to handle bigger challenges you might face.

These 5 tips can help you disagree with someone in a constructive way - without losing it or shying away from how you feel.

Stressed out about speaking or performing in front of people? These tips can help you cope.

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

Everyone feels worried or nervous at times. Here are 5 tips for teens to help manage anxiety.

It's important to take action against depression - it doesn't just go away on its own. In addition to getting professional help, here are 5 ways to feel better.

If shyness is putting a hold on your social life, here are 5 ideas that might help.

It takes time to learn to manage ADHD. These tips for teens can help with school and learning.

Everyone feels anxious at times, but sometimes anxiety is too intense. Find out what makes anxiety disorders different from normal anxiety, and what to do if you think anxiety is a problem.

Sometimes our ideas and beliefs stand in the way of asking for help. Here are ideas for teens on how to get past 5 common barriers to getting help.

Are you on the outside looking in or the inside wanting out? Find out how to deal with cliques in this article for teens.

Find out what you can do if you think you or a friend has a drug or alcohol addiction - from recognizing the warning signs to suggestions to help you stay clean.

Bullying has everyone worried, not just the people on its receiving end. Learn about dealing with bullies, including tips on how to stand up for yourself or a friend.

If a person is struggling with extra weight, it can add to the emotional ups and downs of being a teen. Get some tips on coping here.

Emily was adopted from Russia, where she was born with a type of dwarfism. In this video, she talks about her life philosophy and how she overcame the many hurdles she faced.

If you’re dealing with a crisis, get help right away. Here's how to find people who will listen, talk with you, and help.

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

Breaking up means having an awkward or difficult conversation. Here are some ideas on what to say and how to say it - and why it's best to break up in person.

Find out what the experts have to say.

If you have a mental health problem or you just need support through a tough time, it can help to talk with someone. Here's how teens can find that help.

Mindfulness helps people do their best at things, whether that's focusing on a task or getting along with others. This article for teens has details on practicing mindfulness so you can make it work for you.

Responding to peer pressure is part of human nature — but some people are more likely to give in, and others are better able to resist and stand their ground. Find out how to make the right choices for you.

Rape is forced, unwanted sexual intercourse. Rape is about power, not sex. Both men and women of any age can be raped. Find out what you can do and how to take care of yourself after a rape.

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

Everyone gets rejected at some point. Get some insight into your coping skills by taking this quiz for teens.

School counselors can give you all sorts of tips and support on solving problems and making good decisions. Find out all the ways counselors can help students.

When a tragedy happens, it's natural to want to make sense of the situation. Find out what students can do.

Just like other kinds of bullying, sexual bullying is intended to hurt, offend, or intimidate another person. Find out how to recognize sexual bullying and harassment and what to do.

Find out how to handle the stress that comes with tests.

If you feel depressed, you need to reach out for help and support. Read our tips for teens on talking to parents about depression.

We get lots of comments about our cutting articles. Because many of our readers' suggestions and comments are so helpful, we decided to put a few on our site.

If you just learned you're pregnant, you're not alone. You probably wonder how to tell your parents and how they'll react. Read our article for some tips.

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.

Losing weight can feel like a challenge, no matter how much we want it. It can sometimes seem like our minds are working against us. That's where weight-management counselors can help.

Yoga can help reduce stress because it promotes relaxation, which is the natural opposite of stress. These tips for teens can help you tap into yoga's stress-reducing benefits.

Breathing and meditation techniques can have subtle but powerful effects on everything from stress to sports performance. Try these four techniques.

These 5 tips can help you disagree with someone in a constructive way - without losing it or shying away from how you feel.

Abuse means treating another person with violence, cruelty, harm, or force. It's never OK, and it's not the fault of the person who is being abused. Tell an adult you trust or call a helpline.

We all mess up at times. An apology tells someone that we're sorry for the hurt we caused, even if we didn't do it on purpose. But how do you apologize? And how should you handle it if someone apologizes to you? Find out here.

Assertiveness is the ability to speak up for yourself in a way that is honest and respectful. But it doesn't come naturally to everyone. Find out if you're too passive, too aggressive, or just assertive enough.

Coming out (or not) is a personal choice that depends on you and your situation. Learn more in this article for teens.

Alcoholism causes anguish not only for the person who drinks, but for everyone who is involved with that person. But there are things you can do to help cope with the problems alcoholism creates in families.

People who do a good job of managing emotions know that it's healthy to express their feelings, but that it matters how they express them. Get tips in this article for teens.

If you feel depressed, you need to reach out for help and support. Read our tips for teens on talking to parents about depression.

Whether it's an everyday issue like schoolwork or an emergency situation, these tips can help you improve communications with your parents and other adults.

Being able to predict how other people might feel, act, or react is a skill that helps us build better relationships. These tips can help you develop the skill of understanding others.

Unwind after a long day at school with this yoga routine for teens.

Part of being a teen is developing your own identity -one that is separate from the identities of your parents. Read about why you and your parents seem to be constantly at odds.

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

It's important to take action against depression - it doesn't just go away on its own. In addition to getting professional help, here are 5 ways to feel better.

When a sad feeling lasts for a couple weeks or longer, or is affecting your daily life, it could be a sign of depression.

It can be hard to understand, but people who self-injure 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.

Depression is very common. For information about depression and feeling better, read this article for teens.

Getting help with emotions is the same as getting help with a medical problem like asthma or diabetes. Here's how therapy works and how it helps.

The death of a loved one can mean a big change in your life. It takes time to cope with your loss and find ways to adapt.

If you’re dealing with a crisis, get help right away. Here's how to find people who will listen, talk with you, and help.

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

We all feel overwhelmed by difficult emotions or situations sometimes. Here are the warning signs of suicide and ways to get help.

If you feel depressed, you need to reach out for help and support. Read our tips for teens on talking to parents about depression.

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.

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.

Everyday stressors have a way of piling up if we don't keep them in check. When you manage everyday stress, you’re better able to handle bigger challenges you might face.

People feel and do their best when they experience at least 3 times as many positive emotions as negative ones. This article offers ideas on how to build these powerful emotions.

Gratitude doesn't just feel good, it can be good for you. These 3 steps can help you start feeling more appreciative of the good things in your life.

Everyone feels worried or nervous at times. Here are 5 tips for teens to help manage anxiety.

Emotional awareness (knowing what we feel and why) helps us learn about ourselves and build good relationships. Here are 5 ways to get more in touch with your emotions.

If shyness is putting a hold on your social life, here are 5 ideas that might help.

Choosing your mood means being in control of it instead of feeling like it's controlling you. Here are tips on how to create the right mood to help you succeed at what you're trying to do.

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.

Negative emotions are impossible to avoid and everyone feels them from time to time. They may be difficult, but they don't have to be stressful. Find out how to deal with stressful feelings.

Many people find the best way to deal with the news of a tragedy is to help. Find out what you can do.

We've all eaten a whole bag of chips out of boredom or while cramming for a big test. Learn more about emotional eating, and how to manage it, in this article for teens.

Just as IQ is a way of being academically smart, emotional intelligence (EQ) is a way of being people-smart. But unlike IQ, we can work on improving our EQ. Here are some tips.

Gratitude doesn't just feel good. Focusing on what's good in our lives can also be good for us. Find out how in this article for teens.

Feeling grateful for what we have (instead of obsessing about what we don't) can help us get more out of life. This worksheet is designed to get you thinking about gratitude.

The death of a loved one can mean a big change in your life. It takes time to cope with your loss and find ways to adapt.

Whether you feel confused, worried, scared, or excited, you'll want to know how your life will change, what you can do to have a healthy baby.

We all have problems with self-esteem at certain times in our lives. Here are some tips that might help.

Optimists see the good in things -- and science has discovered that optimists can do better in life. The good news is, even pessimists can be more optimistic. Find out how.

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

Everyone gets rejected at some point. Get some insight into your coping skills by taking this quiz for teens.

Shyness is extremely common, especially among teens. But lots of mild to moderate shyness melts away with practice and familiarity, making social situations easier and easier to handle each time.

Find out how to handle the stress that comes with tests.

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.

Scientists are learning that positive emotions have a powerful effect on our brains and bodies, helping us feel, and act, our best. Let this article help you tap into the power of positive emotions.

Emotions help us relate to other people, know what we want, and make choices. Even "negative" emotions are useful. Find out how to understand emotions and use them effectively.

Stress is a normal response to life’s changes, pressures, and challenges. It’s a mind-and-body signal that helps you get ready for what’s ahead. Find out more about how stress can help, and how it sometimes holds you back.

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.

Breathing and meditation techniques can have subtle but powerful effects on everything from stress to sports performance. Try these four techniques.

Find out what the experts have to say.

It takes time to learn to manage ADHD. These tips for teens can help with school and learning.

We all mess up at times. An apology tells someone that we're sorry for the hurt we caused, even if we didn't do it on purpose. But how do you apologize? And how should you handle it if someone apologizes to you? Find out here.

Sometimes our ideas and beliefs stand in the way of asking for help. Here are ideas for teens on how to get past 5 common barriers to getting help.

Assertiveness is the ability to speak up for yourself in a way that is honest and respectful. But it doesn't come naturally to everyone. Find out if you're too passive, too aggressive, or just assertive enough.

Coming out (or not) is a personal choice that depends on you and your situation. Learn more in this article for teens.

Are you on the outside looking in or the inside wanting out? Find out how to deal with cliques in this article for teens.

Find out what you can do if you think you or a friend has a drug or alcohol addiction - from recognizing the warning signs to suggestions to help you stay clean.

Some people cope by cutting themselves. This article helps friends understand why people cut and gives some tips on what you can to help your friend — and yourself.

Find out what the experts have to say.

People who do a good job of managing emotions know that it's healthy to express their feelings, but that it matters how they express them. Get tips in this article for teens.

Although food allergies are more common than ever, people who have them may feel different or embarrassed. A good friend can really help.

Sure, you've heard of diabetes. But how much do you really know about what it's like to have it? Read our tips on helping a friend with diabetes.

People with sickle cell disease need good friends who understand and can help them get through tough times. This article for teens helps you learn what you can do to be that friend.

Do you know someone who is having major problems? No matter how bad things get, running away is never a solution. Find out how to help your friend.

Have you heard that people who talk about suicide won't go through with it? That's not true. Read this article to learn some of the other warning signs that a person is considering suicide.

Responding to peer pressure is part of human nature — but some people are more likely to give in, and others are better able to resist and stand their ground. Find out how to make the right choices for you.

Being able to predict how other people might feel, act, or react is a skill that helps us build better relationships. These tips can help you develop the skill of understanding others.

Find out what the experts have to say.

Find out what the experts have to say.

When a sad feeling lasts for a couple weeks or longer, or is affecting your daily life, it could be a sign of depression.

Anxiety is a natural part of life, and most of us experience it from time to time. Find out about normal anxiety and learn when anxiety can develop into a problem for some people.

Everyone feels anxious at times, but sometimes anxiety is too intense. Find out what makes anxiety disorders different from normal anxiety, and what to do if you think anxiety is a problem.

Binge eating is a type of eating disorder. This article explains what it is, how to recognize it, and how to get help.

Bipolar disorder causes extreme ups and downs in a person’s mood and energy. With the right treatment, people with bipolar can learn to manage their moods.

It can be hard to understand, but people who self-injure 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.

Depression is very common. For information about depression and feeling better, read this article for teens.

Eating disorders are problems that affect a person’s eating behaviors as well as attitudes and feelings about food and their body. This article for teens describes how different eating disorders impact a person's health and emotions.

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.

Getting help with emotions is the same as getting help with a medical problem like asthma or diabetes. Here's how therapy works and how it helps.

If you’re dealing with a crisis, get help right away. Here's how to find people who will listen, talk with you, and help.

Depression can make it hard for someone to see a better future. Here's how to help a friend who's depressed.

We all have problems with self-esteem at certain times in our lives. Here are some tips that might help.

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

If you have a mental health problem or you just need support through a tough time, it can help to talk with someone. Here's how teens can find that help.

If you have been thinking about suicide, it is important to get help right away.

OCD is a mental health condition. It causes thoughts called obsessions, anxiety, and actions called compulsions. People with OCD feel stuck in a stressful cycle of these thoughts and actions.

Sometimes after experiencing a traumatic event, a person has a strong and lingering reaction known as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Getting treatment and support can make all the difference.

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

When people feel so self-conscious and anxious that it prevents them from speaking up or socializing most of the time, it may be due to a mental health problem known as social anxiety (or social phobia).

We all feel overwhelmed by difficult emotions or situations sometimes. Here are the warning signs of suicide and ways to get help.

Therapy is part of the treatment for ADHD. This article is for teens who want to know what to expect from therapy and how it works for ADHD.

Trichotillomania is a condition that gives people strong urges to pull out their hair. What causes it and how do people overcome it? Find out in this article for teens.

With the right care, people learn ways to manage the moods that bipolar causes. Here’s what to do if you think your moods are more than normal ups and downs.

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.

If you feel depressed, you need to reach out for help and support. Read our tips for teens on talking to parents about depression.

Whether it's an everyday issue like schoolwork or an emergency situation, these tips can help you improve communications with your parents and other adults.

If you just learned you're pregnant, you're not alone. You probably wonder how to tell your parents and how they'll react. Read our article for some tips.

Part of being a teen is developing your own identity -one that is separate from the identities of your parents. Read about why you and your parents seem to be constantly at odds.

Abuse has no place in love. Read this article to find out how to recognize the signs of abuse and how you can get help.

Does your boyfriend or girlfriend treat you as well as you treat him or her? Does your BF or GF support you in good times as well as bad? Does he or she get who you really are? Find out if you're in a healthy relationship.

We all mess up at times. An apology tells someone that we're sorry for the hurt we caused, even if we didn't do it on purpose. But how do you apologize? And how should you handle it if someone apologizes to you? Find out here.

Assertiveness is the ability to speak up for yourself in a way that is honest and respectful. But it doesn't come naturally to everyone. Find out if you're too passive, too aggressive, or just assertive enough.

Coming out (or not) is a personal choice that depends on you and your situation. Learn more in this article for teens.

Teachers can look out for you, guide you, and provide you with an adult perspective. Many are willing to answer questions, offer advice, and help with personal problems.

Gratitude doesn't just feel good. Focusing on what's good in our lives can also be good for us. Find out how in this article for teens.

Depression can make it hard for someone to see a better future. Here's how to help a friend who's depressed.

Breaking up means having an awkward or difficult conversation. Here are some ideas on what to say and how to say it - and why it's best to break up in person.

People who do a good job of managing emotions know that it's healthy to express their feelings, but that it matters how they express them. Get tips in this article for teens.

The virtual world is full of opportunities to interact with people around the world. It's also a place where nothing is temporary. Here are some tips for safeguarding your online identity.

Both guys and girls often find themselves having sexual thoughts and attractions. For some, these feelings and thoughts can be intense — and even confusing.

Being able to predict how other people might feel, act, or react is a skill that helps us build better relationships. These tips can help you develop the skill of understanding others.