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It’s no secret that the process is a stressful one. I’ve watched many close friends and family write essay after essay, make edit after edit, and wait nervously for a decision. Society places the expectation on 17 and 18-year-olds to have their lives together and have a defined plan for the next four years of […]
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CW: Mentions of suicide and self-harm. What does it mean to be a mental health first responder? We hear this term a lot today, so let’s explore the concept and get a better understanding of who mental health first responders are and why they matter. Today, suicide remains a global leader in causes of death. […]
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CW: Mention of Chronic Illness and Mental Health Each year, October marks the arrival of cold weather and sweaters, but it also serves as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But breast cancer does not strike just one month out of the year- it affects the lives of many people all over the world every day. And […]
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My phone feels oddly heavy in my hand as I scroll through dozens of notifications. This isn’t any ordinary afternoon – this is the first afternoon in 30 days that I have had access to my normal phone and social media. For the past month, I embarked on a phone cleanse. So what exactly do […]
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Recently, I made a big transition in my life. I entered my freshman year of high school this past fall, and as winter approaches, I’ve started to settle into a rhythm. But high school is challenging, especially for this generation. A disruption to your routine can be difficult – I’ve certainly found it to be! […]
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As the holidays are quickly approaching, we can often get caught up in finding the perfect gift for others, baking the perfect pie, or visiting family members. But the holiday season is a great time for you to focus on yourself, and to find time for self–care. So, in this blog, I am going to […]
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Content Warning: Suicidal Thoughts If you’ve ever frequented the hallways of a middle school or high school, it’s likely that you’ve heard lots of things. Snippets of conversation, gossip, and news of all sorts. But recently, I found myself walking down the hallway and overheard a statement that was alarming to me. The student had […]
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Content Warning: Mentions stories involving depression, suicidal thoughts, abuse, and more. If you are like me, you may enjoy books that feature characters and plotlines that are different from the people and experiences involved in our own lives. Writers like to call this a “window,” because you are getting a glimpse as to how others […]
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Content Warning: Discussion of eating disorders, PTSD, and other mental health conditions. Have you ever watched a movie or a TV show and thought an actor or actress was really outstanding? Have you ever read a book and thought the author was a total genius? Or maybe, you have a favorite athlete that you think […]
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You’ve probably experienced at least one point in your life when you have felt stressed. In that moment, you may have felt panicked, scared, maybe even frustrated. Someone says to you to “take deep breaths,” or “think of something happy.” But how many times can we use these baseline strategies before they just don’t work […]