Guiding with Compassion: Support Through Substance Abuse
Supporting a friend struggling with substance abuse is a delicate and challenging situation. Compassion and empathy are crucial when helping someone in this battle and understanding the signs of substance abuse is the first step. You can guide them toward recovery by recognizing these signs, approaching your friend carefully, and knowing how to offer support without judgment. Here’s how you can help a friend in need: Recognizing the Signs of Substance Abuse Substance abuse can manifest in various ways, and being aware of the signs can help you identify when a friend may be struggling. Common indicators include changes in …
Navigating Sexual Health: Effective Ways to Protect Your Partner
September is Sexual Health Awareness Month, a timely reminder of the importance of practicing safe sex and understanding how to avoid sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Sexual health is a vital yet often uncomfortable topic, but addressing it openly can significantly impact your well-being. In this blog, we will explore key strategies for safe sex, including condom use, regular testing, and open communication with your partner. Embrace the Essentials of Safe Sex Sexual health is fundamental to overall well-being, yet discussions around it can be shrouded in discomfort and taboo. Educating yourself and practicing safe sex are crucial for reducing the …
TBYS Recognizes National Recovery Month in September 2022
September was National Recovery Month, and its purpose was to raise awareness for individuals who suffer from psychological and/or substance addiction disorders. The month attempts to encourage individuals to lead successful, fulfilling lives with the help of substance use treatment and mental health services offered by the government. The accomplishments of individuals undergoing recovery during the month occurs. Also, advancements in health achieved by individuals controlling various medical issues, including high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, and heart disease are acknowledged. The month’s positive message is that prevention and treatment work and that people can and do recover, emphasizing the significance …
Men Seeking Men Seeking Help
September 27th marks National Men’s HIV Awareness Day, a day with particular importance. Statistics show that gay men are the most affected by HIV, according to CDC data, with a disproportionate representation compared to the rest of the community. Because of this fact, it’s essential that gay and bisexual men both understand why this is the case, as well as what methods they can use to avoid their risk for catching the virus or having it negatively impact their lives. …
How Are You Being Safe at College?
Usually, midsummer would be a time to relax, but no one feels entirely at ease under the current circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic. College students are in a unique situation, with a once-in-a-lifetime experience being completely altered. Some schools have already decided to go mostly virtual, while others are still in the air in terms of their decision making. These are unusual and strange circumstances for everyone, but there’s no arguing against the fact that safety should be paramount. This includes steps the colleges take as well as your responsibility. Here are some of the things you can do as we get …
Post Pride, Now What?
Pride Month in Fort Worth and across the world took on a very different look this year, with COVID-19 putting a halt to the parades, celebrations, and other events we commonly associate with June in the LGBTQ community. However, that doesn’t mean that nothing took place at all. Here’s what Pride Month 2020 looked like in Fort Worth, as well as what the community is doing to be supportive throughout the rest of the year. Fort Worth and Pride Month In a Pride Month, where social distancing was required, what were some of the events we saw this year? The …
Should You Take a Gap Year?
Historically, the path for college-bound high-school graduates has been seeking an institution and making the transition as soon as you graduate. However, there’s a growing resistance and skepticism that this is the only way to go. A clear sign of this is a gap year, an intentional, scheduled delay between high school and college. Students can take advantage of this to do a variety of different tasks that, in theory, will make their college years more effective. Is this the right route to take for you? Here’s some insight on the different pros and cons. What Can You Do During A …
Getting Tested in Fort Worth
here’s no denying COVID-19 is the health crisis in everyone’s minds right now, but that doesn’t mean other health-related issues have been put on hold. HIV is a key example. Anyone who is sexually active is at risk of contracting HIV and dealing with the resulting health effects. We’ve written before about the importance of HIV testing in Fort Worth, but COVID-19 may have upended many of the normal testing procedures. Many medical professionals have either temporarily closed their operations or stuck with telemedicine until lockdown restrictions are lifted. Some may stay locked down even longer to protect at risk-patients. Other settings …
Social Must-Haves
Right now, we are amid a global pandemic that is changing life as we know it. This is something unprecedented for the vast majority of the population, but especially for younger people. A group that may thrive off of always being social, going out, and having fun, is suddenly bound inside for safety reasons, without a clear end in sight. College students are especially impacted: they’re navigating remote classrooms and an uncertain job market awaits them upon graduation. In these times, isolation can be a difficult thing to manage, but social media can provide a valuable outlet. Not only is it …
Take Pride In Getting Tested!
June is a special month for the LGBTQ community. Known as Pride Month, celebrations take place across the world to celebrate the community as well as its contributions to the world. However, another important day in June that doesn’t get as much attention is National HIV Testing Day, on June 27th. While HIV can impact anyone, it’s a disease that has special meaning for the LGBTQ community. So, while many people are preparing their celebrations for June, it’s also important to remember National HIV Testing Day. Why Is Testing Important? What are some of the main reasons that all sexually active people …
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