Plenty of situations cause anxiety, and it's perfectly normal. Most of the time, anxiety will pass when the situation causing it is over, but if your anxiety is making it difficult to concentrate or live in the moment, it can feel like it'll never pass. Let's learn some techniques that can help you re-take control and make anxious thoughts more manageable.

Feelings of sadness, irritability, hopelessness, worthlessness or having difficulty concentrating can happen to anyone, regardless of age. But if you notice these feelings continuing for longer than a few weeks, you may be depressed.

During puberty, it is normal to experience emotional changes and mood swings. You may feel happy one moment and sad, angry, or frustrated the next. These changes are often caused by hormones and are a natural part of growing up. Understanding your emotions can help you manage them in healthy ways.

HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. HIV is considered a sexually transmitted infection (STI) because it can be transmitted through certain sexual behaviors. This means that HIV cannot be spread through everyday contact such as shaking hands, hugging or kissing.

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are transmitted through sexual behaviors with someone who already has an STI. Some STIs are fairly common, some STIs can be cured and others cannot.

Simulation: Lina and Jeban's parenting journey. Lina (16) is a secondary school student whose goal is to become a teacher. Jeban (18) is a university student whose goal is to work in tourism. Follow their journey through decisions about unprotected sex, a possible pregnancy, preparing for a baby, and meeting a child's needs.

Pregnancy can bring many questions and emotions, especially when someone is unsure about what is happening in their body. Understanding the possible signs of pregnancy, knowing how pregnancy tests work, and learning where to get trusted information and support can help people make informed decisions.

Condoms are one of the most widely used forms of birth control. A condom fits over an erect penis and creates a barrier that prevents sperm from meeting an egg. This barrier also helps reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Condoms are available at drug stores or grocery stores without a prescription. A person can buy condoms no matter their age.

It is important to know the different ways to prevent pregnancy. This is referred to as contraception. The surest way not to get pregnant is not to have sex. If sexually active, you can use contraception to prevent pregnancy. There are different types of contraceptive methods.

Deciding if you're ready to have sex is a hard question to answer. Is the other person someone you care about? Do they respect you? How will it be afterward?