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Category: Teen Mental Health

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Exploring Identity and Exclusion: The Struggle for Belonging in High School

May 2, 2025Kayla Samuels

Identity and Exclusion  High school is often depicted as a dynamic time for social interaction and self-discovery. However many students are usually left with this feeling of loneliness and not…

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Green Is For May And Youth Mental Health

May 1, 2024Sophia Ortega

Photo by Unsplash May 1st is the official day of the start of Mental Health Awareness Month, and already so many events have been taking place to spread awareness. Community events…

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Coping With Mental Health As A High School Student

June 16, 2023Sophia Ortega1 Comment

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…

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Bullies Are Only An Illusion Of Power, Don’t Let Them Weaken Your Internal Shield

June 1, 2023Lisa Katende

The word bullying can invoke different responses and feelings in people due to their unique situations in a multitude of ways. Although, have we lost touch with what bullies are?…

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The Effects of Bullying on Mental Health

October 23, 2022Sophia Ortega

“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…

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The Secret to Having Optimal Mental Health When Applying to College

September 25, 2022Lisa Katende

The summer season has officially come to a halt. The school year has officially begun, and it’s time to apply to college. Whether it was a summertime sadness, and you…

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Gaining Self-love for Teen Girls for Overall Good Mental Health

August 16, 2022Sophia Ortega2 Comments

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…

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988: Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing

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SixDegrees.org: Peer Power Podcast

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Partner: accessiBe’s Spotlight Sessions

https://youtu.be/meR2miz1Suk?si=x0Qe-KIzumZfaIRf
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