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…
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Gaining Self-love for Teen Girls for Overall Good Mental Health
What defines a beautiful young woman? To me, a beautiful young woman is one with unique features that make her stand out from the crowd, and one with an exquisite…
Youth Mental Health: Stepping Up to Support Kids With Coping Skills and Education
As we continue to shed light on mental health issues in May during Mental Health Awareness Month, Step Up For Mental Health’s goal in 2022 is to expand our reach…
5 Tips for a Successful Yoga Practice
Personally, my favorite thing to relieve stress is to do some yoga. If you're interested in trying yoga, below I share five tips that can help you have more effective…
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…
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…
Hope Is the Thing with Feathers
Hope is the thing with feathers. Hope Helps Me Win the War After hitting rock bottom again these past few weeks, seeing a future for myself has been impossible. Without…
How Colleges Can Fail on Students’ Mental Health
The Wellness Check This past week I had a wellness check done on me after posting something on social media that led others to believe that I was a danger…
Please Hold On Just a Little Longer
I know how hard it is to fight, but just hold on a little longer. Your "someone" is right around the corner. I spent my entire life believing that I…