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Imagine being in school and not feeling safe, simply for staying true to yourself. Or scrolling social media and wondering if anyone truly understands what you’re facing. This is the harsh reality for many young people who identify as LGBTQ. LGBTQ Health Awareness Week, observed March 16th to 20th, 2026, was designed to raise awareness about the health gaps and obstacles that...


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Lack of sleep is something many families experience. Bedtime stretches way later than planned and mornings start far too early. Over time, being tired becomes a new normal. National Sleep Awareness Week allows us to look at that pattern more closely. This initiative was created by the National Sleep Foundation to help people better understand how sleep affects health, mood, a...


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Sensitive Content Notice: This post contains information related to self-harm. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available. You are not alone.

Not every struggle that someone is facing is easy to see, even for the people who care most. For some individuals, self-injury is one of those hidden chall...


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