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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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Natalia on 12th December 2024

The Holiday Season’s Impact on Mental Health

CW: Mentions of suicide. The holiday season is fast approaching and the “merry” and “cheerful” energy is in full effect in every shop window and commercial on T.V. However, for many, the holiday season isn’t always a joyous time. The impact of the holiday season on mental health often goes unspoken. November and December may […]

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Natalia on 22nd October 2024

Grief’s Impact on Mental Health

CW: Death, substance use, depression, anxiety, suicidality Three weeks ago, I lost my grandfather to a battle against acute leukemia. While I’ve lost friends and faced other forms of grief in my life, this particular loss brought a sadness I had never felt before. In the past, I often judged myself for how often I […]

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Natalia on 16th August 2024

Having Impactful Conversations about Youth Drug Use

CW: Discussions of substance use, suicidality, and self-harm. Youth substance use is happening regardless of whether or not people are speaking openly about it. As a teen who had a substance misuse problem, I was never given non-judgmental information regarding substance use; I was only told unhelpful statements like “drugs are bad for you.” This […]

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Natalia on 8th July 2024

Borderline Personality Disorder: Unpacking Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Stigma

CW: Self-injury, depression and anxiety, mania, substance use, suicidality, and suicide ideation. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings, abandonment anxiety, self-injury, and suicidality. BPD has consistently been misrepresented in the media as a mental health condition that is characterized as “crazy” or “erratic”. Characters [...]

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Natalia on 23rd May 2024

Hispanic Mental Health: Breaking the Stigma

CW: Mention of Bipolar Disorder, mentions of depression and mania. When I first asked my mother to see a therapist, I was 14. She looked at me with a bewildered look in her eye and proceeded to tell me “We’re Cuban, we don’t do therapy”. From that moment on, I was convinced that Hispanic people […]

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Becoming the Man I Am: Redefining Masculinity.

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

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The Holiday Season’s Impact on Mental Health

Grief’s Impact on Mental Health

Having Impactful Conversations about Youth Drug Use

Borderline Personality Disorder: Unpacking Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Stigma

Hispanic Mental Health: Breaking the Stigma