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How To Ask For Help With Mental Health

Alo Pineda, Writer January 16, 2021

At any age, many people struggle with their mental health, yet they don’t know how to ask for help or open up. Mental health still being a taboo subject isn’t much of a help either because it makes...

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Addressing Depression in the Modern Era

Amelie Verlinden, Resources Editor December 21, 2020

Content Warning: This article contains mentions of eating disorders, depression and suicide. Please proceed cautiously. If you or someone you love is struggling, there are resources at the bottom of this...

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Self Care 101

Micaela Gaither, Series Editor December 21, 2020

Me before you. It’s not often said, me before you. Normally we hear you before me, your needs above mine. It’s selfish to think of my needs before yours by societal standards. I agree it’s important...

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COVID-19 and Mental Health

Tabitha Fitzgerald, Writer December 21, 2020

  Right now, we’re in the thick of a global pandemic. COVID-19 affects almost every aspect of our lives. Many people are working or attending classes online, face masks have become essential,...

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Pandemic-Safe Winter Break Activities

Tabitha Fitzgerald, Writer December 19, 2020

Each year when winter break rolls around, it is nearly impossible not to look forward to holiday-related activities, such as snow days, hot chocolate, and seasonal movies. However, with all that has gone...

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COVID-19’s Effect on Teenage Mental Health

Chloe Hoyle, Writer December 19, 2020

COVID-19 has brought about a complex array of factors (uncertainty, social isolation, and parental angst) that have impacted the mental health of children and adults. Predictability is a stabilizing force...

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Ailene Dominguez, Writer December 19, 2020

Are you thinking of ideas of how to stay in shape? Well, today is the day you find out. Being in this global pandemic is unfortunate, but doctors are doing their best to help. Some people have taken the...

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5 Easy Ways To Destress

Alo Pineda, Writer November 26, 2020

These days can be stressful, whether it's because of school, work, or even family. But that doesn't mean you have to be stressed all the time. You should always make time to take care of yourself and your...

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Socially-Distanced Summer Fun

Tabitha Fitzgerald, Writer June 13, 2020

Summer’s here! School’s out, the weather’s warm, and ice cream is a dietary staple. Due to recent events, this summer will most likely look a little different than what we’re used to. However,...

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Music Therapy: All You Need to Know

Amelie Verlinden, Resources Editor May 30, 2020

Music therapy first underwent exploration and experimentation in the early 1800s. As the mental health field has progressed, music therapy has been discovered as a legitimate and effective solution for...

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How to Not Waste Your Summer Away

Anna Hansen, Writer May 30, 2020

We all know the feeling of the first day of summer break.  You’re excited and ready to spend the next three months having fun with your friends and enjoying the break from school.  However,  as the...

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How to Make Getting Sick a Little Less Bad

Tabitha Fitzgerald, Writer May 30, 2020

At some point this season, most of us will end up feeling a little under the weather. Getting sick can be unpleasant, annoying, or even scary. With runny noses, sore throats, coughs, and fevers, getting...

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