Circle of 6
Imagine you are in a sticky situation: you need a ride home, you’re scared of where you are, you need someone to lend an ear… Here is an app that might help. Circle of...
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Should I Send It?
We’ve already blogged about what it means to be in a respectful relationship, but now we want to tackle a more specific topic: Sexting. Sexting can seem harmless, especially when it is happening between...
What Does It Mean to “Have Trouble Functioning”?
Getting help for symptoms of depression can be tough. Sometimes it might feel like an easier way would be just seeing if it goes away on its own. There are good reasons not to wait. Having...
Reducing Stress with Easy Yoga
Anxiety is a huge mental stressor. When we feel anxious, our body’s “fight or flight” response kicks in. Fight or flight prepares us to struggle or escape. This response starts in your brain and branches into...
International Women’s Day on Social Media
Celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th! Here’s what you need to know: What is International Women’s Day? It is a worldwide event that recognizes women’s achievements – from the political to the social...
What You See Is What You See
Do you ever go on social media and think: Why is everyone else having an awesome day except me?! Sometimes it is hard to scroll through posts of people taking great selfies or parties...
Gratitude Prompts
According to Grateful, researchers at Harvard Medical School report, “Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships.” However, Brianna Steinhilber writes that...
App Review: Self-Help for Anxiety Management
Are you interested in creating a day-to-day multidimensional picture of what your anxiety looks like and how to manage it? Check out the free app called “Self-Help for Anxiety Management”—or, the SAM app. It’s...
Helping African American Guys Get Treatment through Social Media
Social media can be an effective way to start movements around social issues that need attention. One example is the viral social media activity #icebucketchallenge, a hashtag that created awareness, donations, and a large open forum...
Is Depression in My Genes?
Where does depression come from? Like we talked about before, there are many theories (ideas for why something happens that scientists put together from facts and based on how the world seems to work). There is some...
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