Mental health issues are facing teens all across Colorado. They are real and started even before the pandemic. You may find you are having a hard time dealing with current or past trauma and feel sadness, hopelessness, anxiety, and fear. To help in this time of need, the State of Colorado launched iMatter to provide teens access to at least three free therapy sessions.
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Self worth
The internal sense of being good enough and worthy of love and belonging from others
Source: University of North Carolina Wilmington
"If you have low self-esteem or confidence, you may hide yourself away from social situations, stop trying new things, and avoid things you find challenging." nhs.uk
Signs & symptoms of low self worth in teens
- Hiding yourself from social situations
- Not trying new things
- avoiding new challenges
- Depression
- Anxiety
Source: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health
5 ways to deal with low self worth
- Challenge the negative beliefs you have about yourself
- Write down positive things about yourself
- Write down positive things that others say about you
- pick up a new hobby
- get into a healthy habit, such as exercise
Governor Jared Polis signed the bipartisan legislation, which dedicated $9 million to the program as part of the Polis-Primavera administration’s Colorado Comeback roadmap. The program is funded until June 30, 2022.
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