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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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HeartCare in D.C.
By Erina Haque Mind4Youth co-hosted a HeartCare event in Washington D.C. for the first time! We partnered with Howard University’s Models of the Mecca, a student organization dedicated to positive body image and creative fashion, to expand our HeartCare program to our nation’s capital. HeartCare is a signature Mind4Youth program that creates mental health care… Read more
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The Tug of War Between Two Worlds: How Acculturation Stress Shapes Mental Health
Written By: Lisa Gordon Have you ever felt like you were standing at a crossroads, pulled in two directions by cultures, languages and identities. As a person of Nigerian descent, raised in various different countries, I’ve often found myself stuck between two worlds. The world where my Nigerian heritage lies, rich with impactful traditions, costumes… Read more
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The Race To Change: The Impact of Globalization on Mental Health
Written By: Gautham Mathur Think of this: You’ve just got on the plane to go to your dream university in another country. While you buckle the seatbelt, your smile from the excitement slowly unwinds into a flatline as your mind imagines the nerve-wracking novelty of trying to fit in. Have you felt that? Well, I… Read more
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A Guide To Healthy Emotional Expression
Written By: Adasia Hawkins An explosion; sadness, pain, anger, hurt, unresolved problems preventing your happiness. Have you ever heard of the Pepsi and Mentos experiment? It is a famous experiment in which the more Mentos a person adds to the Pepsi bottle the more the bottle expands until it explodes and soda squirts outeverywhere. Would… Read more
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Releasing the Pressure: The Life Changing Power of Opening Up Emotions
Written By: Sean Harry Sasis Introduction: Imagine this: trying to shake a soda can. The more you shake, the more pressure builds up inside. When you finally pop it open. BOOM! It explodes everywhere, making a mess. For a lot of teens, their emotions are just like that. Bottling up feelings like stress, anxiety, sadness,… Read more
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Call to All Teens: It’s Time to Start Rethinking your Relationship with Food
Written By: Alexia Barino Yesterday, I went to a buffet with my friends to celebrate my birthday. The food looked amazing, and I piled my plate high–pasta, fried chicken, sushi, mashed potatoes, everything I could imagine. After finishing, I went back for seconds, grabbing two plates of sweets. But as I sat down, a sense… Read more
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