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 […]
Ashley N.
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While Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a diagnosable disorder seen frequently during the winter, it isn’t uncommon for many of us to feel some form of sadness or melancholy during this time. As someone living with depression, I find reading to be a particularly wonderful treat that often works like an antidepressant for me. I […]
Jade
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It’s finally 2021—a shift that many people have been looking forward to after the unrelenting, often-painful year that was 2020. As with any new year, though, this shift is often seen as a type of “fresh start”, or a time to start improving and growing into the “best” version of yourself possible. People discuss their […]
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 […]
Ashley N.
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Sleep. It is one of the most important things we can do for our mental health. But during these unprecedented times many of us are struggling with getting enough, or restful, sleep. This week I had the privilege of speaking with brain health expert, Dr. Patrick Porter, about his views on the importance of sleep […]