Mackenzie S.
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People can tend to have many different views towards mental health, which can have an effect on how people take care of their mental health as well as helping others. It is estimated that 1 in 4 Americans at the ages 18 and older suffers from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year. Stigma […]
Alyssa
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Mental health isn’t always a completely transparent topic. Since conversations about mental health are often met with stigma or a lack of understanding for the severity of one’s condition, it can be difficult to recognize when you need to seek professional help for a mental health concern. Navigating the world as a young person, especially […]
Brynne
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Hello everyone, and Happy New Year! Personally, I know that I am excited for a fresh start this year. 2020 has not been easy, and I am ready to move on. Doesn’t 2021 have a nice ring to it? Anyways, regardless of how last year went for you, January is always a time for new […]
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 […]
Jai
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I can attest that the year 2020 has had its share of strange and interesting events; however, I believe that it is imperative to use this year as a foundation or looking glass of all that you have overcome and are working through. Reflect on what has set you back and what areas you have […]
Sarah
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This is the advice my friend Olivia gave me when she asked me to write for her mental health blog, Catholic Refuge. She was just starting the project and she was hoping to start a conversation about the ways that mental health and religion intersect. We’ve known each other for years and we know a […]