Chloe
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It’s a new year, and you know what that means – a lot of New Year’s Resolutions and “New Year, New Me”s. The moment 2020 changes to 2021, December 31st turns into January 1st, it feels like a new beginning. You’re determined to use that positive energy to “change yourself for the better”. Ironically though, […]
Jade
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It’s finally 2021—a shift that many people have been looking forward to after the unrelenting, often-painful year that was 2020. As with any new year, though, this shift is often seen as a type of “fresh start”, or a time to start improving and growing into the “best” version of yourself possible. People discuss their […]
Chloe
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With COVID cases on the rise and more school closures across the country, virtual school is once again becoming the new norm. Personally, I haven’t gone back to school since March. For the past months, myself and other students around the globe have had to rely on Zoom meetings and FaceTime to supplant physical school […]
Celia
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Content Warning: This post discusses disordered eating. If you or someone you know is struggling with disordered eating, here are some resources that may help: NEDA has their own blog, as well as a helpline and other resources. Eating Disorder Hope Follow Dr. Colleen Reichmann on Instagram, clinical psychologist and author of “The Inside Scoop […]
Mackenzie H.
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Acknowledging your pain is an important step in recovery “There’s nothing wrong with a little pain…in fact, sometimes it takes death to teach us about life; it takes misery to teach us about joy. So, embrace it when it comes. Say it’s a part of life… Experience it!… Let it come out. Then forget it.” […]
Ashley N.
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Content Warning: This article discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal ideation, call, text, or chat with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. Living with suicidal ideation is terrifying. I have experienced suicidal ideation numerous times over the years, and frequently have to battle these thoughts on a […]
Sam
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Content Warning: Suicidal Thoughts What is depression? Admittedly, this is a question that is far more challenging to answer than one would think, primarily due to the fact that the disorder is not categorical. Instead, it is on a continuum. What is meant by this is that there are various levels of depression, meaning that […]
Brynne
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Hey guys! I hope everyone is having a really great month so far. I know I have been busy trying to balance all of my schoolwork and still enjoy myself. However, lately certain things don’t seem to bring as much of a smile to my face because COVID-19 cases are rising in a lot of […]
Jade
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Starting medications for mental illness can feel like a daunting process, especially if you’ve never had to take such medications before or if you’ve seen stigma attached to them. It can feel even more so if the medications that once worked for you are no longer effective and you find yourself needing to switch to […]