Mental Health in Your Family Tree
Hello! So before I get into my topic about adolescence, I’m just going to introduce myself and give you a little bit of a background of where I’m coming from. I am an 18...
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Journaling for Growth
According to an article published on Psychcentral.com there are many positive health benefits to keeping a journal and writing in it at least once a day. For example, previous research findings support the idea that...
Sleep Cycle
As a college student who suffered from insomnia, it has been a tough fight for me to show up and pay attention in class. I tried all of the resources that my school offered:...
SOVA Ambassador Feature: I’m a Better Person Without Social Media
In this day and age, social media is the norm. Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, Facebook—we spend so much time on these sites and apps that we don’t always realize the negative effects they can have on...
Communication Tips
We found a great article about how to have more effective communication, not just with your parents, but with everyone (e.g., friends, peers, colleagues, partners). Why this resource is helpful: It gives advice on good communication,...
In Case of Emergency (ICE)
Most mobile phones require a password or Touch ID to access the phone. These settings are for our security and to protect our personal information. However, did you know you can make your health...
Dance in the Rain
When you’re having a case of the Mondays … “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass- it’s about learning to dance in the rain.” – Vivian Greene What’s your favorite quote?
Self-Care Cards
We came across an article about creating Self-Care Cards for yourself that you can print off, design and slip into your book bag, purse or pocket. These little cards have really good tools on...
Social Media No-Nos
Most likely you have heard about being responsible when posting on social media. It is a topic that can seem easy to accomplish, but often the line between what is and what is not...
What is depression?
This TED talk about ‘What is Depression?’ is a great way to share what is happening to someone when they are experiencing depression. After watching, is this something you think you might share with...
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