
By: Evan Ommen Introduction: “Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards” – Søren Kierkegaard This quote by philosopher Søren Kierkegaard is a part of the foundational beliefs of Existentialist philosophy. Existentialism is a philosophy that focuses on the importance of individuality and gives the task to each human to shape…

By: Duy Le “Did I really deserve it?” “Yes?” “Maybe?” “I’m not sure…” Especially prominent in teens and young adults, finding solace and contentment with your achievements can be difficult. There is always that lingering feeling of guilt that any accomplishment was not worthy of recognition. Coming from an undergraduate student from the University of…

Helping Teens Conquer Obsessive Compulsions Using CBT, One Anxiety at a Time By: Anish Paramkusam Have you ever found yourself double-checking whether you’ve locked the door before bed over and over or stuck in thoughts and routines that you simply can’t shake off? Is it forgetfulness or something that torments you, every single time you…

By: Aarya Godse “If you’re not working, you’re wasting time.” It’s a phrase I’ve heard in different forms, at school, online, and even in my own head. Hustle culture has taught many of us that constant productivity equals success, and that rest equals failure. In a world that glorifies this thought process, we praise for…

By: Kushagra Verma Intro It’s not obvious when a friend is suffering. In today’s world, suicide is a leading cause of death among teenagers, and rates are rising faster than ever. Many teens feel hopeless and hide their pain. Experts warn that serious emotional distress often has subtle clues. Even if your friend never says…

By: Michael Cheng, Director of Public Relations Here at Mind4Youth, raising awareness on mental health has always been an avid goal of our community. This, of course, doesn’t just pertain to just one aspect of youth mental health, but to it on all fronts. We understand that 9/11 can be an emotionally challenging time for…