Life isn’t butterflies and rainbows. This is something we all know painfully well. Reality isn’t something we can run away or take a break from. Mistakes are made, we fall short of our expectations for ourselves, and no matter how hard we try, things still go wrong. I know that sometimes life doesn’t make sense […]
COVID-19 has heavily impacted communities globally, with many individuals experiencing worsening mental health symptoms as a result of coronavirus-related stress and conditions. In the current state of the world, it’s more important than ever to assess the impact news, social media, and social distancing has on your mental health. Here are some steps and tips […]
While not everyone may live with a mental illness, we all have mental health and can experience ups and downs. Though struggling with your mental health can feel isolating, you’re never alone. Here are eleven tweets about mental health that we can all relate to sometimes: 1. For breaking down stigma surrounding mental health: 2. […]
Change. What a funny concept. We all claim to believe in change being good, yet so many of us aggressively oppose it, myself included. And why? Why do we so adamantly deny change? We know it’s inevitable, healthy even, yet we run the other way. Because of familiarity. We crave routine, we yearn for consistency. […]
Everyone tells us we are not alone, to reach out to our friends and spend time with trustworthy people when we are feeling depressed, anxious, you name it. But right now, we can’t be surrounded by our friends. We are in the middle of a pandemic and have to do our part in flattening the […]
Valentine’s Day may be considered the “most romantic day of the year” and is generally focused on showing others how much you love and care for them. But it’s also important not to forget about your relationship with yourself. Whether you are in a relationship or not, try not to forget to take some time […]
You’ve adjusted to meeting new people from classes every semester, joining extra curricular activities and having a social life on campus, but what happens when you graduate? Most people don’t talk about how hard it is to make friends or find a job after graduation. In reality, I struggled to find a job right away. […]
Seeking help is often the first step towards getting and staying well, but it can be hard to know how to start. It’s common to feel unsure, and to wonder whether you should try to handle things on your own. But it’s always ok to ask for help. There are a lot of options for […]
In my last article, I discussed my journey with mental health and activism. Here’s the follow up with tips and suggestions on how to be a youth advocate yourself! Though my previous post focuses on mental health initiatives, you can apply these methods to any area of interest within the advocacy field. Identifying a Passion […]
Having a pet can help not only your physical health, but also your mental health in a number of different ways. Pets can help people of all ages, from children to the elderly. No matter your age, pets can add joy and unconditional love to your life. There are many different types of domesticated animals […]
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