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The Remedy for Disconnection: Empathy
Heavy feet and a heavy heart… remedy lies in kindness: words of comfort and an uplifting smile that says, I know how this feels, I…
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Change… and Anxiety
Change is inevitable. Through the darkest corners of the universe, in the brightest places on earth, change is always right around the corner. While it…
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Sleep and Mental Health: How They are Correlated
TW: mentions of mental disorders Health is the most important factor in your entire life — both physical and mental health concurrently. Want to know…
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Panic Attacks 101
“a sudden and intense feeling of terror without the presence of danger. Panic attacks are usually brief and frightening while they last,” (What Is A…
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My (Quaren)teenage Year(s)
“You need sunshine to appreciate the rain and rain to appreciate the sunshine.” Antony Ray Hinton As I walked into high school for the first…
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How To See the Signs of Suicidal Thoughts In Loved Ones
Anyone can advocate for suicide prevention by posting resources and crisis lines and sharing mental health social media posts, but what’s even more beneficial than…
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Caring about yourself when you care about others
“Highly sensitive people are too often perceived as wealings or damaged goods. To feel intensely is not a symptom of weakness, it is the trademark…
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Student Mental Health Days
1 in 5 Americans will experience a mental illness in a given year. However, despite the prevalence of mental health issues in the general public,…
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Overcoming Anxiety
I heard a voice inside my head saying, “Come on Abby nobody else has this kind of problem. Why can’t you just act like a…
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Hispanic Cultural Stigma: Coping With Anxiety and High-Functioning Depression
The clock strikes midnight. I reach for my favorite brush and dip it into the loveliest shade of lavender acrylic paint to add texture to…