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Gun Violence is Reshaping Youth Mental Health
By Navya Parvathaneni Gun violence in America has reached the point where a report of a shooting often passes with little more than a shrug. School shootings, neighborhood drive-bys, mass shootings at public venues– they’ve all become background noise in the news cycle. But the danger isn’t just the violence itself; it’s what happens when
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Mind4Youth’s HeartCare Program: a Global Movement for Mental Health
Written By: Michael Cheng, Director of Public Relations Over 70% of people worldwide struggling with mental health lack the resources necessary to receive help. Although this is often overlooked, here at Mind4Youth, we take this issue with a heavy heart. Beginning as just a desire to help, our founders created the HeartCare program, an initiative
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Crush the Chaos: Mastering Stress Before It Masters You
Written by Sarah Mathew Introduction Ever feel like you’re trying to juggle homework, social drama, family problems, and then BAM! Stress rolls in like an uninvited guest. Trust me, you’re not alone. It feels like every teenager is dealing with some level of pressure, and guess what? It’s totally normal. But just because it’s common
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Methamphetamine Abuse: A Complicated Emotional Rollercoaster
By: Vaishnavi Kuchimanchi What is it?Methamphetamine, usually known as meth, is a lab-created stimulant that has high addiction probability. The creation of meth was first synthesized in Japan in 1893 for increased energy and enhanced performances. The production and use of methamphetamines has increased dramatically inthe past few decades in the United States, since most
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Stressed is Dessert Spelled Backwards: Why Teens Deserve a Break
By: Stephanie Klingbeil Picture this: It’s 2 a.m., and you’re hunched over a laptop. Your math notes are scattered like confetti, your brain is fried, and the only thing keeping you awake is the leftover Halloween candy you just remember still counts as food. Sound familiar? If so, you’re not alone. Academic stress is the
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PTSD: Truth or a Lie?
Written By: Jessica Guo Introduction Which do you choose to follow, your brain or your heart? Which one is lying, and which one is telling the truth? The human mind is more than a complex organ that allows for movement and function; just like how the heart not only beats for us but serves as
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Riding the wave: Embracing the ups and downs of bipolar disorder
Written By: Liya Patel Not Just “Teen Mood Swings” We have all heard it. Someone casually throwing around the terms “manic” or “depressed” or even saying, “Oh, stop being so dramatic. You are so bipolar”. But here’s the truth: bipolar disorder is not just about having mood swings or being overly emotional. These phrases don’t
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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
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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
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