A major risk to the mental health of students in school is bullying. Bullying received more attention in the early 2000s. Therefore, action was taken to incorporate bullying prevention curriculum…
Author: Sofia Kospanos
Sofia Kospanos is a life-long learner, wife, mother, and working professional living in northern Virginia, in the DC metro area. She has always enjoyed writing, and treasures her experiences on her high school newspaper. She loves walking outside, cooking, researching, and reading.
Increasing Awareness About Mental Health Among Minorities
The US has observed National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month every July since 2008. To be more specific, the official name of the month is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental…
Why Autism Acceptance Matters
World Autism Day Every year, April 2 is designated as World Autism Day. The diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder has been growing with each year. We may not know a…
Pandemic Mental Health Trends in Children and Teenagers
CDC Findings on ER Visits At the end of 2020, the CDC shared findings on emergency room visits for children 18 years old and younger. It was the mental health…
Declutter for Your Mental Health
Decluttering is a frequent topic of conversation at the beginning of the year. We want to clear out the old, the broken and the worn-out in our homes. A decluttered…
Loneliness and the Impulse to Shop
People who experience loneliness fit into at least two categories: One, those who have too many connections but not feeling connected to most of them; Two, those who have many…
The Connection Between Anxiety and Caffeine
In a variety of forms, caffeine is an essential part of many people’s lives. It may be that first cup of coffee that wakes you up in the morning. Maybe…
How to Overcome Seasonal Affective Disorder This Winter
Just as you prepare your home, your car, and your closet for the winter season, it's a good time to evaluate your mental health and make a plan for the…
Students’ Mental Health: Beyond Covid-19
As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, many schools across America have shifted to the virtual classroom. Even at schools that are open part- or full-time, the experience is not…
Postpartum Depression: More Than Baby Blues?
When you’re a first-time mom, you are living in a world of brand-new experiences. Pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum phase will all bring expected as well as unexpected changes. It…