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Posted by Grace on 15th March 2023

Being Part of a Friend’s Support System

It can be hard to know how to support your friends when they’re struggling. Even if you can relate to what they’re going through with a similar experience, it can still be a challenge to support them. If a friend is going through something relatably difficult, think about what you would’ve needed to hear at […]

Read Article 3 Min Read Advocacy

Posted by Brynne on 24th January 2023

Why Teamwork is Important For Boosting Mental Health

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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Posted by Savannah on 14th January 2022

Ways I Help Support My Loved Ones When They Need It

Picture this: a friend of yours confronts you with a problem they are going through, maybe a break up or family drama, distraught and upset. They are coming to you in a hard-to-approach state, and you don’t know what to do. We’ve all been there, myself included. It seems like a daunting situation, one that […]

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Posted by Brynne on 19th August 2021

Nine Books Featuring Characters Living with Mental Illness

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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Posted by Savannah on 25th June 2021

Second, Third, and More Chances: When is Enough, Enough in a Toxic Relationship?

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 […]

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Posted by Chloe on 4th June 2021

Own Your Life (3 Tips to Help You Stop Comparing Yourself to Others)

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 […]

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Posted by Matt J. on 12th February 2021

My Experiences with Internalized Homophobia and How I’ve Coped With It

I’m gay. I’ve known that for a long time, even before I knew “gay” was a thing. All I knew when I was younger was that if you’re a boy, you needed to get a girlfriend when you reached a certain age, and if you were a girl, you needed to get a boyfriend. Despite […]

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Posted by Sierra on 7th August 2020

Dealing With Unsupportive Relationships in Your Life

A support system is described as a network of individuals who provide feedback, support, and respect you. Many times, family members are included in our support system. Unfortunately, sometimes family members aren’t the most supportive, which can cause our support system to lessen. Having a strong, healthy support system is important. These are the people […]

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Posted by Mackenzie H. on 27th July 2020

The Only Way Out is Through: Tips and Advice from Survivors to Survivors

Content warning: sucicide, depression, anxiety, eating disorder  As someone who struggles with mental illness. I know how challenging living with it can be. Sometimes we feel like giving up. Sometimes we don’t understand why we are like this. Sometimes our minds haunt us even when we think we are happy.  So instead of letting the […]

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Posted by Jade on 20th July 2020

The Importance of Mental Health in Media: Frozen II

When I entered the movie theatre to watch Frozen II a few months ago, I was expecting a joyful, heartwarming story of sisters and friendship. While this was still the primary focus of the movie, there was another prominent theme: surviving despite depression and grief. If you haven’t seen Frozen II yet, I highly recommend […]

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