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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 […]
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A while back, my mom’s cousin died by suicide. She shared with me that after they attended the funeral, her uncle told her that her cousin had committed the greatest sin. While many faiths discourage suicide, they rarely know how to actually talk about this issue in a healthy and productive way. My parents were […]
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Young people are fortunate to grow up with the most advanced technology ever known…or are we? While technological advancements offer undeniable advantages, they also expose young people to complex platforms like social media. Personally, I have mixed feelings about social media. While I acknowledge its benefits, I believe much more needs to be done in […]
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America is facing a crisis of loneliness, particularly among our youth. The United States Surgeon General released an advisory in 2023 about the epidemic of loneliness and isolation that we are seeing in this country. Many factors have contributed to the loneliness epidemic, including the lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of this, many young […]
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I recently lost my grandmother, which was probably one of the biggest losses that I’ve ever experienced in my life, especially because it happened very suddenly. I spent several months of the year in her company, and spoke with her everyday; she was like a second mother to me. After this loss, the automatic reaction […]
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When I started at a new school last school year, it definitely wasn’t easy. Going into a new environment where I knew no one, I often felt like an outsider and didn’t think I could ever find my people. There’s one issue that I experienced firsthand that is rarely talked about, and even when it […]
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In today’s climate, it’s important to discuss how families can support their children, particularly when it comes to their mental health needs. Having a child who is experiencing significant challenges is difficult, and it often feels like nothing seems to help, no matter what you try. I can’t even imagine what my family went through […]
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Did you know that the last time the United States Government released a national strategy on suicide prevention was in 2012? That’s 12 years since the nation has had an updated and comprehensive outline that can guide us in the fight to prevent suicide. Recently, the Biden-Harris Administration released a new National Strategy for Suicide […]
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When I was 11, I was diagnosed with severe Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). At the time, I didn’t know how to handle it. I started medication and went to therapy, but what helped the most was having a supportive family and community around me. I didn’t realize how lucky I […]