A few weeks ago, a friend of mine called to ask for my opinion. Her boyfriend had done the unthinkable and she knew the right thing to do was to…
Author: Chelsea Danae
I have just started volunteering as a Writer/Blogger. I am currently a rising sophomore at Northwestern University, majoring in Communication Studies and minoring in African-American Studies. My passion has always been to learn more about taboo topics (specifically sexual assault and racism) in order to better communicate about them when writing--whether that has been in short stories, non-fiction essays, etc. Step Up for Mental Health has given me an opportunity to continue this by blogging about sexual assault, mental health within the minority community, as well as childhood trauma.
How to Find a Therapist
Therapy. If you’ve read my previous blogs then you know that I love therapy. (Shout out to my therapist, I love you). After going to a mental health presentation on…
Thinking about What I Need in a Friend
Have you ever read something that was speaking exactly to you? Like, you’re reading it and suddenly you’re being reprimanded and you’re like oh crap? A few days ago, while…
Why I Embrace Mental Health
Shaping My Identity Today is my last blog for Step Up for Mental Health® and I wanted to end on a personal note. One thing that’s been heavy on my…
Finding My Mental Strength During COVID-19
Photo by Haley Powers on Unsplash Since the beginning of this COVID-19 pandemic, I've been working on finding my mental strength. It has felt like my world has halted. I've…
“Mundane” Lives Can Still Be Affected by Mental Health
This blog is for people who are feeling some type of way because of their day-to-day tasks, whether that be feeling anxiety while waiting for public transportation or feeling a…
How to Talk to your Parents as an Adult
Looking back on the year 2019, I thought it would be a good idea to share some of my favorite advice from my counselor. I believe that this is…
Why Telling Children “You Can Be Anything You Want” is Important
I’m currently home with my four-year-old niece. Today, I was on facetime with a male friend who said he was playing video games. She instantly got upset, responding “I can’t…
Joking about Suicide isn’t Cool; it’s Harmful
Have you ever heard someone joke about something they had no first-hand experience with? Laughing and clowning about lives that they have never lived. Have you ever made that kind…
Healthy Eating Week: Tips to Eating Healthy Without Sacrificing Your Wallet or Your Tastebuds
To celebrate Healthy Eating Week, I’d like to write down a few tips that I’ve learned concerning nutrition. As a college student, it can be extremely difficult to keep up…