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Painting over a mirror: The Art (and Complexity) of Being a Teen
Vera Saitcevsky. 23 años Coordinadora de Sostenibilidad y Desarrollo, TeenSmart Internacional.Coming of age can sometimes feel like painting over a mirror. With a brush in hand and years of study behind you, you face your own reflection — daunted by the freedom of...
Listening to Adolescents Is a Pressing Need
Adriana Gómez Gómez. Executive DirectorEvery August, on International Youth Day, the world reflects on the numbers. At TeenSmart, we go beyond quantitative analysis—we also listen to the stories. After more than 20 years of working with adolescents and young people...
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🧠 TeenLife Daily Taking a Stand Against Bullying, One Click at a TimeMay 2nd marked the International Day Against Bullying, a powerful call to action to confront the aggression, exclusion, and intimidation that many teens face every day, especially in digital spaces....
Mental Health Is Key to Youth Well-being and Hope! 💫 TeenSmart Newsletter
TeenSmart provides mental health coaching and support to Spanish-speaking youth 10 and 24 years of age through our online services at www.jovensalud.net, and its mobile app, JovenSalud. This support is crucial at this pivotal time in their lives. Every intervention...
20th Anniversary Dinner // Cena de 20 Aniversario
Incredible Raffles for our 20th Anniversary!¡Increíbles rifas en nuestro 20 Aniversario!Check out our raffle prizes and explore the exciting prizes you can win at our upcoming event. Get ready to be amazed! Raffle tickets will be available for purchase on the day of...
Let’s recall our Youth! 💫 TeenSmart’s Newsletter
Happy Youth Day to all the young people around us! Do you remember when you were a teenager? What did you dream about? What did you love to do? What made you angry? Today, on International Youth Day, let's reflect on the various roles we play as adults and the spheres...
Updating Our Mental Health Interventions thanks to AWS Health Equity Initiative Sponsorship!
At TeenSmart International (TSI), we are dedicated to providing young people with effective tools for managing their emotional and psychological health. Today, we are thrilled to announce that, thanks to AWS's generous sponsorship, we have elevated our mental health...
INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY 💫 🥰
August is Youth Month and TeenSmart is always reflecting on the challenges they face, but above all, on the great opportunities we have as a society!
🎉 Yale awarded Cathy (TeenSmart’s founder)!
TeenSmart International’s (TSI) co-founder, Cathy Strachan Lindenberg, was honored with a 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award by Yale University’s School of Nursing (YSN). This recognition celebrates Cathy’s pivotal role in the creation of JovenSalud.net and its...
Let’s celebrate International Family Day! May, 2024
Today we celebrate one of the most important pillars of human development and society: family relationships. These healthy bonds are protective factors against risky behaviors in adolescence and throughout their life. Family includes not only blood relatives, but...
Guatemala is a force of indigenous strength!
On April 15th, our Executive Director, Adriana Gómez, and our Latin American Alliances Coordinator, Joice Corrales, visited Guatemala thanks to a special invitation from FOCUS CENTRAL AMERICA. This family foundation funds grassroots organizations that address systemic...
Success and Collaboration at the XC 4240 District Conference, Rotary Club
Great News! From April 18 to 20, representatives of Teensmart International had the honor of participating in the XC 4240 District Conference "Peace through Service" hosted by Rotary International in Puntarenas, Costa Rica. This event served as a platform for sharing...
Refuge and Support: The Value of Family in Adolescence
Many times, adults think - and young people also imply it - that they no longer need us when they are in adolescence, underestimating the value of being their allies. TeenSmart International (2024) conducted an analysis of over 19,000 responses to health profiles on...
The Importance of Life Skills in Adolescence
Opinion Article TeenSmart International (2024) conducted an analysis of over 19,000 responses to health questionnaires on the JovenSalud platform to identify key factors that positively influence the mental health of our young users, and it was clearly highlighted...
When Bonds are Virtual Too…
Social Media and Adolescence."Being on the phone all the time isn't necessarily a bad thing. There are many good and bad things on the internet. Parents should make sure their children don't get absorbed by the bad things..." (Roberto, 17 years old) "Adults have...
TeenSmart was awarded by PAHO
TeenSmart was awarded by PAHOThe Pan American Health Organization (PAHO-WHO) awarded TeenSmart International, for its platform jovensalud.net, as a social innovation in health for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). TeenSmart was selected as one of the three...
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