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Mind4Youth Executive Director Receives Prestigious Princeton Prize in Race Relations
On March 26, Mind4Youth Executive Director Sarah Shelke was recognized at Princeton University as a recipient of the Princeton Prize in Race Relations for her leadership in advancing racial equity in access to mental health care through Mind4Youth. This prestigious award is presented annually by Princeton University’s regional alumni committees to a select group of… Read more
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Why You Need Creative Hobbies — Show your colors: Self expression as a tool for inner strength
By: Prisha Patil You probably know that fresh energy of feeling like a whole new person after a recent haircut. Or maybe you have a friend who everyone knows to be ‘the art kid’: always popping up with new and funky hobbies- whether it be bedazzling their worn down sneakers or spray painting their new… Read more
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The Mind’s Safety Net: Understanding Dissociative Responses to Trauma
By: Hera Daria Lisa* (age 17) said: I could look in the mirror and not feel like it was me […] I knew it was me, but I didn’t feel like it was me. Verity* (age 14) explained: I’m zoned out and don’t notice what’s going on around me. […] People could be calling my… Read more
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Distracted Minds: How Short Attention Spans Fuel Procrastination and Stress
By: Siya Shetty The Impact of Attention Span, Procrastination, and Stress in Teens If you’ve ever sat down to start your homework and found yourself scrolling through your phone instead of doing your work then you know how short attention spans can make it tough to focus. Procrastination is actually very common, it happens when… Read more
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This is Your Inner Sign as a Teen to Reflect, Rest, and Recharge
By: Sruthi Kanchi Introduction: Become Enlightened ✨ “Self-care means giving the world the best of you instead of what is left of you.” said Katie Reed. No part of what she said was disagreeable. Being in the 21st century meant acing the hardest classes, earning national awards, being accepted into top colleges, and everything after… Read more
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