Author: Key Kessens We can free ourselves from the shackles of emotional prisons together. When we avoid our trauma, a cloud of darkness can seem to overtake our thoughts & feelings. The best way to describe these seasons is losing my spark & feeling out of control. Hopelessness is a poisonous feeling. I’ve experienced traumatic

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Author: Victoria Blonde In today’s ever-changing world, with social media constantly vying for our attention, it can be easy to lose yourself to endless scrolling, or to get caught up in negative news and personal struggles in life. Anything from academic stress to issues within your family can take a toll on mental health, especially

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Author: Kaushik Setty IntroductionNaegleria fowleri – the brain-eating amoebae. Slowly crawling through the mucous membranes of a human being, these sly parasites invade the brain and consume it till the person’s last breath. We humans fear such parasites, but why be afraid of them when we produce them in our minds? The youth, particularly late

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Author: Ananya Bhat A McDonalds cheeseburger has 300 calories. One apple has 95 calories. One can of Coca Cola has 140 calories. A cup of Granola is 270. Today, I ate a pancake with berries, soup, a salad with dressing, trail mix, and two slices of pizza, so in total, I ate about 1150 calories.

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Author: Maya Dlima Between 70 to 90 percent of individuals who engage in treatment for mental illness report a significant reduction of symptoms and improved quality of life (1). So why isn’t medicine used as a more frequent treatment option? The field of psychopharmacology, the study of howmedicine can be used to treat various mental

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Author: Pratyay Bulusu Imagine your weaknesses were more important and valuable than your strengths. Now, I want you to stop imagining, because this is reality. This week’s Mind4Youth article suggests how embracing insecurities and wanting to fail can inherently build better mental health. The honest truth is that it is objectively hard for teenagers to

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Author: Micah Owens When I first arrived at the University of Southern California as a nervous freshman, I was surrounded by thousands of other students, living in a dorm with shared bathrooms and a roommate, and going to classes and events where I sometimes met dozens of new people on adaily basis in the first

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Author: Sheetal Kiran Imagine scrolling through Instagram and seeing flawless selfies with perfect skin and features. It’s hard not to compare yourself, right? Beauty filters have become a staple on social media, allowing users to smooth out imperfections, change facial features, and present an idealized version of themselves. While these filters can be fun, they

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Author: Michaela Cosart If you’re in high school, you’re undoubtedly going to be dealing with many new experiences, some of which can be very challenging. Perhaps you’re trying to navigate new friendships, maybe you’re in the early days of your first romantic relationship. You might be dealing with difficult situations at home and your worries

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Author: Cris Ciani Did you know that approximately 1 in 3 teens has an anxiety disorder? Ifanxiety interferes with your daily life, you’re not alone. Anxiety disorderscan cause disruptions in various aspects of your life, including school,work, and relationships. In this article, we’ll describe the symptoms ofanxiety disorders, briefly explain common anxiety disorders, exploretreatment options

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