Mental Health
With mental health at an all-time low for the modern world because of the pandemic, there are a lot of mental and emotional needs that aren’t being fulfilled. Despite a widespread avoidance or dislike of reading among youth, it is important to realize the benefits of reading for the mind, whether it be comic books, […]
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. To some this is just something said in passing: A like spent on a post here or there, a thought given to the “Me Too” movement. To others it means so much more. It is a reminder that whatever they have been through, they are not alone. It was […]
The Aftermath of a Vehicular Fatality: Picking up the Pieces It was November 19th, 2018. The leaves were changing, the temperatures were getting cooler, and I was finishing up midterms. Thanksgiving Break was in just a few days, and I was looking forward to Turkey Day with my family and friends. As I was getting […]
Self-confidence is something that is learned – no one is born with it. Lacking self-confidence is something that everyone experiences at some point. Even the confident looking person you pass on your way to class or on the street has had moments of self-doubt. But lacking self-confidence can have negative effects on your body and […]
Distance learning, work closures, and shutdowns of virtually everything recreational can make it difficult to stay physically, mentally, socially, and even spiritually healthy. Despite this, your health is, more than ever, of the utmost importance and there are many ways that the unfortunate consequences of these times can be turned into a blessing, even if […]
What is toxic positivity? First, let’s dissect this confusing topic. Have you ever come to someone with a really difficult feeling or story and their first response was, “But you have it so great!” or “Just look at the bright side!” You were experiencing toxic positivity, and I’m sure it didn’t feel super good. Toxic […]
I don’t know about everyone else, but the hardest part about the COVID-19 pandemic for me has been the “not knowing.” We don’t know when the world will return to normal. We don’t know if we’re going to get to celebrate Halloween this year or enjoy the winter holidays. Think about all the 18th and […]
With the COVID19 pandemic causing nationwide lockdowns and social distancing guidelines, both the physical and mental health of the American public has become a hot topic. What can you do to protect your mental health? Find out below. What is mental health? Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we […]
Before Covid-19, we were constantly in a social environment. Whether at school or work, we spent most of our day surrounded by certain people. Now, not only are we social distancing, but the majority of states have issued a “stay-at-home” order. It’s a difficult adjustment that we unfortunately have no control over. However, we can […]
With the recent outbreak of COVID-19, many people are in distress. The Prime Minister of Italy, Giuseppe Conte, imposed a national quarantine, and many other countries are soon to be in this phase. Social distancing is a popular recommendation by many physicians and federal/global health organizations, such as the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention […]