Savannah
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It’s almost that time again! The leaves are falling, the air is getting cooler, and it’s almost time for school. With just a few weeks of summer left, I have been trying to get myself back into a scheduled routine to aid me in working on school time again. Doing such a thing is never […]
Jade
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As someone who lives with mental illnesses, I know some days are better than others. Despite my medications, support systems, and meetings with my psychiatrist, sometimes I have a difficult time staying afloat and maintaining my routines. Because of this, I’ve learned several coping techniques, including ways to help boost my mood. One key way […]
Alyssa
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While summer is usually thought of as the time of year where students can take a break from their typical stress and responsibilities, the warm weather and vacation time doesn’t always bring beach days and rest. For many students, the switch from a regular school routine to the summer months can take a toll on […]
Savannah
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Have you ever found yourself stuck in a confused situation regarding a relationship with a significant other, or even just a friend? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Just about everyone has likely felt this way before. The problem comes in when sticking to a friendship may cause you, or someone else, a decline in your […]
Alyssa
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Organizations and advocates across the world bring attention to mental health through educating the public and sharing what we can all do to practice self-care and support people living with a mental illness. With mental health becoming more widely recognized over the last few years, more people are advocating for expanding research, starting the tough […]
Chloe
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We’ve all compared our test scores to that of our friend’s, compared our abilities to those of our siblings’, compared our lives to those on social media. The list can go on and on and on. Although comparing ourselves to others can be useful in giving us the motivation to push ourselves to become our […]
Brynne
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If you live on planet Earth, you’ve most likely had some time to enjoy a favorite show or some movies (or quite a few :)) over the past year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But how many of these movies or episodes really provided us any substance or carried a deeper meaning or message? Ok, […]
Alyssa
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CW: discussion of eating disorders, but not of specific ED behaviors Today marks the start of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (#NEDAwareness). This week holds personal significance to me, as I’ve struggled with an eating disorder myself. Starting recovery has been life-changing, and I’ve already learned so much about intuitive eating, food freedom, body neutrality, […]
Nicole D.
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If you’re anything like me, you dove head first into TikTok during the pandemic. No, really. Sometimes, a friend will send me a funny one and then I’ll get lost on TikTok for HOURS. As someone who loves variety, I love that my “For You” Page is constantly showing me new content. And while it […]
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 […]