Small things you can do to help you feel better
This past year has been my hardest one yet. I have been through a breakup of a toxic relationship, a death of a family member, a dangerous roommate situation that led me to having...
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The Hunger-Depression Cycle
We all feel some kind of way about food. You may have heard the phrase that some live to eat, while others eat to live. While it’s a necessity, some find pleasure in eating,...
The Power of “I Will”
Words carry meaning. This seems obvious, after all, we use words to communicate, and the way we phrase things and choose what and how we say them can make a big difference. This isn’t just limited to how we communicate with others, but how we talk to ourselves too.
Playing Puzzles for Stress Relief
We all have a tendency to turn to our phones when we’re bored. It could be when you’re waiting in the hallway or at your desk waiting for class to start, on public transportation,...
Do We Use Instagram to Seek Belonging?
Because of the predictably social feature of social media, using these sites and apps have had an influence on how we interact with others and how we want others to see us. One recent...
When Students Take Action for Mental Health
Teenagers and adolescents have well noticed that their generation’s mental health and wellbeing is a priority, saying that they feel that mental illness is the biggest problem among their peers. You probably well know...
When Does Teasing go Too Far?
We talked last week about the effects of self-deprecating humor, or when you make jokes about the things about yourself that you consider to be negative. There’s also teasing and mocking, where you’re not...
Turning Alone Time Into an Adventure
Summer can be a lonely time. We may not get to see our friends from school everyday and a lack of structured activity can lead to long days spent alone at home. This can...
An App to Consider: Medisafe
It can be hard to stick to a schedule. Things change and happen everyday and can throw everything off. It can be even harder to remember to stick to a schedule if you’re feeling...
Is Your Phone Causing You to Grow Horns?
The short answer: no. The longer answer: You may have seen a recent news story talking about how researchers in Australia noticed that young people might be developing tiny bone-spikes at the back of...
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