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Category: Anxiety
General mental health information on anxiety.
Mental Health In The Latine Community and It’s Stigma
Many of my Hispanic friends who have mental health issues don't get the help they need because their parents don't believe that their symptoms are real. Mental Health in the…
Coping With Mental Health As A High School Student
Let’s say you’re a high school student whose grades are A’s, B’s, and C's. They're not terrible, but you know you can do better. Luckily, you are in a scholar…
The Beauty of Using Music Therapy as a Tool for Your Mental Health
The beauty in music is truly indescribable. Whether it's the beat that speaks to you or words sparking inspiration in you. Possibly the Chorus or instruments give you a sense…
The Effects of Bullying on Mental Health
“Why is this important? Bullying doesn't even happen anymore!” These were the words that came out of my peers' mouths after an anti-bullying event took place in our school. It…
4 Tips to Achieve a Calmer and Clearer Mind
Anxiety can have a major impact on your daily life, so it's important to find ways to manage your stress and maintain a healthy perspective. Here I'm sharing four tips…
How Teen Mental Health Is Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic
This article is about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected teen mental health from the observation point of a high school senior. I have noticed many teens start to socially…
How to Help Black Youth Cope with Anxiety
Anxiety disorder is a stressful disorder that affects many young people today. It is especially having an impact amongst black youths. About 9% of young Black teens have experienced an…
Stop Settling For Injustice—Do Something!
Stop settling for injustice. Do something! The Relationship Between Anxiety and Human Connection Having a severe anxiety disorder makes connecting to others next to impossible. I want connection more than…
Feeling Anxious about the Citywide Reopening? Here’s How You Can Cope
As you may have heard, our big city of Chicago has officially begun the process of reopening. The city is now in Phase 5 where most mandatory COVID-19 regulations have…