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…
How the Effects of Child Abuse Can Impact Us as Adults
Each year, millions of young people are being abused by an adult family member or family friend. Abuse—whether it is physical, verbal or sexual—leaves plenty of scars on a young…
5 Ways of Fighting Mental Health Stigma
I recently listened to a webinar about mental health stigma which covered all of the common signs associated with mental health stigma. Mental health stigma involves stereotyping or viewing someone…
Diaphragmatic Breathing: Reduce Stress with the Power of Breath
Breathing is essential to living. It comes so instinctively to us that it leaves little room to question its proficiency. But what if I told you there was a more…
005 Episode: Mental Talk: The Myth of Deinstitutionalization (Social Justice Series – Part 1 of 4) [Podcast]
In this episode, we will be discussing the commonly believed notion that the deinstitutionalization of mental health facilities led to the rise of mental illnesses within the homeless population and…
Express Appreciation for Caregivers During National Family Caregivers Month
In November, we acknowledge all the caregivers of the world during National Family Caregivers Month. Caregiving is one of the hardest jobs in the world. I have a mother who…
Why Traveling is Beneficial for Your Mind, Body and Soul
There’s nothing like planning a vacation to visit somewhere special. Whether you want to visit the beaches in Florida or go sightseeing in New York, traveling helps put a person's…
Bullying Prevention Starts with Kindness
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…
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…