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Embark on an exploration into the various facets of mental health, gaining insights into the intricacies that shape emotional well-being.
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Behind the Fork: Eating Disorders
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. Read more
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Balancing Brain Chemistry: How Essential is Psychopharmacology in Treating Your Mental Health?
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 Read more
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Embracing Imperfection in Order to Strive Closer to Perfection; the Importance of Learning From your Mental Health Struggles.
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 Read more
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Lonely at College? Here are 5 Ways You Can Combat It
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 Read more
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Instaperfect Illusion: Is your Online Look Messing with your Mind?
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 Read more
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Dealing with Depression: How To Help Teens Struggling with This Condition
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 Read more
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