It is totally normal to feel lonely sometimes, but right now, more people are feeling isolated than ever before. This video explores how the unrealistic pressure to act tough, addictive social media algorithms, and AI chatbots are making it harder to build real friendships. It also breaks down small, real-life steps young people can take to break out of the funk and build genuine, in-person connections. [AMZ-186]
More and more AI-generated nudes, or “deepfakes,” are appearing in schools. That’s because young people are regularly being served ads about apps that “undress” their classmates. While some may call these images “fake,” the harm they cause to a person’s privacy, dignity, and bodily autonomy is very real. In this video, a student generates an AI nude of his classmate, and talks to his friend about the consequences. He learns the truth about “deepfakes” and how these AI tools are being used to create harmful, non-consensual content. Whether it’s a “joke” or something more serious, AI-generated imagery can have real-world consequences for mental health and reputations. [AMZ-187]
When does puberty start? And what happens when it does? For people with people assigned male at birth this may include getting pimples, growing facial hair, the voice becoming deeper and more. Puberty usually happens between the ages of 10 and 14. Puberty can start as early as age 9 and as late as 15. Puberty starts at different times for different people, but eventually, everyone goes through puberty! And the changes that happen in puberty for boys are totally normal! [AMZ-159]
This video goes through the physical, emotional, and social changes of puberty for people with a vulva. It addresses common changes like hair growth, getting a period, mood swings, new sexual feelings and hygiene as young people are on their way to becoming an adult. [AMZ-140]
The AMAZE Penguins are back again for the third chapter of their exciting trilogy. Their first song was all about understanding yourself. The second was all about being yourself. This time, they’re looking at how to be a good friend. [AMZ-192]
The video explains why someone’s body might have a panic attack and offers tools that someone can use to manage them in the moment. It provides a reminder that panic attacks are a normal part of being a human being, and that there are ways to calm our minds and bodies down when they happen: naming the panic attack, focusing on breathwork, and concentrating on a specific item, sometimes called grounding! The video also suggests that after a panic attack, a young person should speak to a friend or trusted adult about it so they can brainstorm how to avoid or manage them in the future. [AMZ-173]
In this video, we meet Liam, a 15 year old boy using testosterone gummies he bought from a LooksMaxxing influencer online to try to get ripped quickly. Liam goes behind the scenes of online LooksMaxxing influencers, tries to figure out what girls really want from a guy, and learns the difference between healthy workouts and anxiety-producing scams. [AMZ-184]
How common is it really for teens to have had sex? Let’s clear up myths created by TV, gossip, and peer pressure. By comparing the facts to common milestones like getting a driver’s license or playing on a sports team, you’ll see that waiting is the most popular choice. So move at your own pace and feel confident knowing there is no rush to start being intimate with a partner. [AA-067]
Sextortion, sometimes called online ‘blackmail’, is when a person threatens to share explicit (naked or sexual) images, private or embarrassing information online, or threatens to harm someone if a person doesn’t follow demands. This video explains what sextortion is and some of the red flags of when behaviors might be sextortion. It also describes what to do if a person experiences sextortion and how to get help. [AMZ-153]
If you, or someone you know, has experienced sextortion, Text “THORN” to 741741 for anonymous support from a trained counselor. Make a report to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC): get help here.
This video defines sexual orientation as who you are attracted to physically and romantically. It also defines lesbian, homosexual, heterosexual, and bisexual. It normalizes being unsure of who you are attracted to during adolescence. [AMZ-004]