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I’m living in someone else’s body
I’m living in someone else’s body. I am trying to make myself someone I’m not, and I feel like everyone knows I’m a fraud. The…
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How I define “support” in my Asian American home
“Forget about it. Just be happy!” I can’t tell you how often I’ve heard this. Growing up as a Chinese-American was difficult, to…
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Staying Mentally Healthy During Quarantine
Friday, March 13th, 2020. I thought it would have been another ordinary end of the week; going to school, attending math and art class and…
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Why You Should Stop Self-Deprecating
Self-deprecation: the act of reprimanding oneself by belittling, undervaluing, or disparaging oneself, or being excessively modest. At first, everything seems normal. The jokes you…
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The Mental Health of the “Model Minority”
My father sometimes tells me stories relating to his upbringing in the small village of Salumber, India. We were never a rich family, and he…
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Treating Your Emotional Wounds
Referenced Material: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2hc2FLOdhI&pbjreload=10 In the midst of a global pandemic, personal hygiene and physical health have become the priority of millions of Americans for…
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Common Misconceptions About Mental Health
Hi everyone! As someone who is a high school student and passionate mental health advocate, I’ve come across so many misconceptions over the years regarding…
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The Incredible Superpower of Authentic Human Connection and Vulnerability
Over the past year and a half, I have had many incredible life experiences that continue to open my eyes to the possibilities of the…
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Cutting out a Toxic Friend
I have an extremely toxic friendship. I’ve had it for a while. The constant undermining and the discreet pressuring. The derogatory remarks. The hardest part…
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5 SELF-CARE TIPS FROM SOMEONE WHO IS STRESSED
We all react to stress differently. Some people have panic attacks while others completely shut down and form this unstable mound of anxiety. I am…