Theater and Mental Health
Being part of a close-knit cast and crew on a theatrical production has helped me to cope with mental illness, but it had some drawbacks too.
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Compassion Fatigue
Sometimes, and sometimes more often than not, the world can feel like a scary place. Younger generations have a more negative outlook on the state of the world and about what they’re able to achieve.
Using Books to Learn and Cope with Mental Illness
Maybe you’re a bookworm. Maybe you have “reading more” as one of your New Year resolutions. Maybe you read as a hobby and use it as a form of stress relief when you need a break from school and/or work. Whatever the reason, you may be on the lookout for something new to read.
Youths, Adults, and Conceptions about Social Media
Look online and you’re likely going to find guides upon tips upon warnings about how adolescents use social media and how parents should monitor and be cautious about their children’s’ activity online – with almost all of them being written by adults. The opposite is less likely to occur, where these same adolescents can openly express what they wish adults and parents knew about their social media use.
Wasted Time: Take a Break!
Last semester was a long semester. It proved to be daunting and challenging, with the feeling of being overwhelmed constantly looming overhead. Due dates, part-time job, eating healthy – all of these things add up being a burden on our mental health.
What is Somatization?
Have you ever experienced an upset stomach, a tight chest, clammy hands, or any other physical reaction when you’re stressed or depressed?
The Social Aspect of Online Gaming
Video games have become much more interactive than they used to be.
Keeping Track of the Good Things (to you!)
We all have different things that bring us joy – animals, good food, the weather, your favorite clothes – the list can go on forever.
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