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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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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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BEHIND THE SCREEN: THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON MENTAL HEALTH OF TEENS
Written by: Samhitha B Approximately how many hours do you spend on social media each day? The answer of most teenagers would likely be a number greater than or equal to one. In the present society, social media has become an integral part of our daily life. But did you ever wonder about the effects… Read more
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Navigating Teen Anxiety
Written By: Destiny Sumani Introduction In today’s fast-paced world, anxiety among teens has become a pervasive concern, with profound implications for their mental health, academic success, and interpersonal relationships. Anxiety is more than just feeling nervous before an exam or social event—it is an overwhelming, persistent fear or worry that can interfere with everyday life.… Read more
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The Pressure to Hustle: How You Can Cope With Burnout
Written By: Afya Shaikh Are you juggling school, extracurriculars, and a social life, and still constantly hear that nagging voice telling you to do more? That’s hustle culture talking—the idea that you always need to be “on,” striving for perfection, always grinding. Being ambitious is awesome, but when the pressure to constantly hustle takes over,… Read more
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