As 2025 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect on the stories, insights, and conversations that were shared on the Teen Connect Tampa Bay blog this year. Throughout the year, the blog served as a space dedicated to uplifting teen voices, sharing accurate health information, and raising awareness about topics that directly impact teens and young adults in our community.  Our posts this year touched on themes that are important to young people today. Topics su

The holidays are known to most as the brightest time of the year. The streets light up, decorations go up, and there is a visible joy in the atmosphere that surrounds us. It’s that time of year when families gather around for a warm meal, toss the football out in the cool, crisp, autumn breeze, and make memories that last a lifetime. For many, because of this, the holidays truly seem like joyous and wonderful times.   But how about a reality that is completely different from

It’s 2 a.m.  I should be asleep. In about six and a half hours, I’ll be sitting in my pre-calculus class, preparing for a summative exam that makes up a big chunk of my grade. But here I am, lying in bed since 8 p.m., hoping for a good night’s sleep. Then, in a fatal turn of events, I reach for my phone. After just a few clicks, I’m scrolling through Instagram. What follows is a deep dive into what Gen Z calls the doom-scroll —a period of complete focus on nothing but the end

Grabbing a matcha, an iced latte from Dunkin’, or even a can of Monster might seem like a normal part of your daily routine. Caffeine is...

“We make space, together, for what makes us beautifully human. That includes talking about, prioritizing, and honoring our mental...

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that is characterized by experiencing a traumatic event and...

Have you ever felt completely drained or developed a pounding headache after a stressful day, even though you didn’t do anything...

Opill is the first over-the-counter birth control pill approved for use in the United States. This milestone is a significant shift in...

Most birth control in the United States is only accessed through a prescription given by a doctor. However, seeing a doctor can be a...

Setting a New Year's resolution to focus on your health is a great step! Figuring out where to start can feel overwhelming. With so much...

Adolescence is a transformative period marked by rapid growth, hormonal changes, and evolving lifestyles, making adolescent nutrition...

December 1st is World AIDS Day, a day of remembrance and awareness of the AIDS pandemic that affected millions of Americans and people...

Although it might not be Thanksgiving yet, we at Teen Connect Tampa Bay wanted to provide some expert insight into nutrition to help you...

Below you will find resources related to Hurricane Milton. Our team will continue to update this post as we learn more about the storm...

Medically defined by Merriam-Webster, Anxiety is "an abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear often marked by physical...

The way you treat your skin now will have an impact on your skin and health in the future. Learn ways to begin protecting yourself now!

This blog post is dedicated to learning more about acne, and how to create, and maintain a skincare regime.

Amy Nielsen found herself homeless and pregnant at 17 years old. She wrote her book WORTH IT to remind other teens that there is hope.

In the spirit of National Mental Health Awareness month, we continue to ask those hard-hitting questions regarding mental health and what...

During the month of May we celebrate National Mental Health Awareness Month! Mental health is a key determinant of your overall health....