January 2024 -

Advocacy

Becoming the Man I Am: Redefining Masculinity.

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CJ on 30th January 2025

As a transgender boy, denial and the pressure of societal standards for masculinity keep me from realizing who I truly am. After all,...

Emotional Wellness

2 Sides of the Same Coin: Stigmatization and Norma...

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Ilana on 28th January 2025

Growing up, your perception of yourself is naturally influenced by those around you – and thus, in addition to environmental influences...

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Grace H on 23rd January 2024

Redefining Normal: Living Authentically with Invisible Disabilities

When people hear the word “disabled,” they typically think of people who are visibly disabled. However, people who are dealing with more invisible disabilities are often overlooked because of the assumption that they are not disabled. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), reauthorized in 2004, recognizes 14 disability categories. The first category is low-incidence […]

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Greta on 19th January 2024

Prioritizing Your Mental Health in The New Year

The start of the new year often brings forth resolutions and change. People frequently set ambitious goals that can be challenging to attain within their existing circumstances, leading them to abandon or break their resolutions within a month or two. According to a poll designed by the American Psychiatric Association, 76% of Americans are headed […]

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Greta on 19th January 2024

How to Ease The Symptoms of a Panic Attack

TW: Panic attacks, suicidal ideation Panic attacks are scary and sometimes come without warning. When panic attacks occur, some people feel as if they are losing control, having a heart attack, or even dying. That’s why it’s helpful to know the signs of a panic attack as well as the strategies that can be used […]

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Sammantha on 19th January 2024

Tips for your First Talk-Therapy Session

Everybody has a different mental health journey and experiences that have helped them grow and feel more in control of their emotional state. Personally, talk therapy has been and continues to be one of the most essential parts of my journey to understand myself, those around me, and how I interact with the world. Although […]

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Belle on 18th January 2024

Navigating Holiday Grief: Reflecting on the Magic in the Memory

As a kid, the holidays were always magic: bright lights, time with family, and a general aura of joy. I would wait all year for my favorite season, beaming with joy when the air started to turn cold. I loved the tradition, the predictability, and the consistency of my holiday plans. Never did it cross […]

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Cooper on 12th January 2024

Helping a Struggling Friend

Oftentimes, it can be a struggle to broach difficult subjects with our friends. However, now more than ever, discussing mental health is incredibly important, especially for teens. In 2021, over 29% of teens struggled with mental health, with LGBTQIA+ teens (52%) and girls (41%) being two of the groups most affected. As such, being there […]

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Savannah on 12th January 2024

Seasonal Sadness: Making the Most of the Change

According to the American Psychiatric Association, 5% of adults suffer from seasonal depression, and it typically lasts for nearly half of the year. Despite these statistics, I find that many of my friends face seasonal depression every winter when switching out of Daylight Savings time. They feel shrouded by the early sunsets and suffocated by […]

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