Katherine
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Since middle school, I’ve fantasized about applying to colleges, even though I had no career plans that required a degree. The whole process seemed mesmerizing to me, but at the time, I couldn’t understand why seniors stressed over their applications and essays. After five challenging years, I am now a senior applying to three colleges, […]
Lily
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Hi friends! I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase “self-care” a million times, but you may not have heard some original ideas on how to practice it. Self-care is generally seen as a few basic things: going for a walk, eating healthy, going to sleep at a good time, but really, self-care is so much more […]
CJ
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CW: Mentions of self-harm, depression, and disordered eating. I was diagnosed with depression and started therapy only a year ago. Before that, I had no real understanding of how to manage my mental health, relying on unhealthy coping mechanisms like self-harm, isolation, and disordered eating. Despite everything, I remained highly self-aware. I recognized that my […]
Angie
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‘It will pass. There are plenty of fish in the sea’ they said to me, as my heart was cleaving into two pieces. In that moment, I knew with complete certainty that this pain would not pass as painlessly as many made me believe. Many, like myself, have experienced the significant loss of a relationship, […]
Sammantha
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I wrote the following poem for my Aunt, who passed away by suicide over two years ago. Her passing was absolutely heartbreaking to my family, especially my mother, who lost her baby sister. This piece was in speaking to my Aunt, the love my mother had and does have for her, and the admiration I […]
Grace H
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I’ve written a lot of pieces in the past about coping mechanisms and hobbies, but one of my favorite hobbies is reading. Seeing yourself represented in a book can be powerful—it’s often something you didn’t realize was missing until it’s there. Representation can help us feel seen, valued, and understood. When it comes to books, […]
Noa G
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Election anxiety and political stressors can affect everyone. During an election season, it is important to remember to make time for self-care and to prioritize your mental health. Regardless of your political affiliation or hopes for the outcome of an election, many people are experiencing the same stress and uncertainty. Leaning on your support systems […]
Charlotte
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I am a mental health advocate. I’m also a 17-year-old, a proud Portuguese-Chinese American, a younger sister, a dog lover, a milk-before-cereal person, a photography hobbyist, a soccer player, an early-riser who also stays up late, a sleep-deprived teenager—I’m a person. Yet, whenever I talk to people in the mental health space, the first thing […]
Vibrant Communications
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Name: Andres Pronouns: He/they Age: 17 Where I live: Texas What is your favorite fall activity? Spending time with friends, enjoying breakfast, and cozy fall vibes! Name: Angie Pronouns: She/her Age: 25 Where I live: Delaware What is your favorite fall activity? I love going to haunted houses. I have always loved spooky movies […]
Ayaan
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CW: Mentions of suicide. Friends are incredibly important, especially for students who spend so much time around our peers during the day. Yet, there are so many aspects to friendships that often go overlooked. Personally, I have struggled with recognizing the true value of friendship, particularly as my mental health challenges have turned me into […]