“a sudden and intense feeling of terror without the presence of danger. Panic attacks are usually brief and frightening while they last,” (What Is A Panic Attack? New Vision Psychology). Panic attacks are common among most people who suffer from anxiety. They usually last a few minutes at most, but…
“You need sunshine to appreciate the rain and rain to appreciate the sunshine.” Antony Ray Hinton As I walked into high school for the first time in the fall of 2018, I was geared up for what I expected to be a pretty standard 4 year long high school experience….
I asked a range of different people, from adults to students, female to male, to explain what they thought mental health meant. Initially each person went into depth about what that phrase meant to them, and why it is important. I wrapped up the interview by asking each person to…
Anyone can advocate for suicide prevention by posting resources and crisis lines and sharing mental health social media posts, but what’s even more beneficial than this is looking for the signs of depression/suicidal thoughts in people you may think are having a hard time. I have personally grown up my…
Sleep: an indulgent, satisfactory, somewhat escape from reality. How much is too much? When does not getting out of bed become harmful? Some, who would love to indulge in the comforts of their sheets until the end of time, would say never. And up until a year ago, the former…
“Highly sensitive people are too often perceived as wealings or damaged goods. To feel intensely is not a symptom of weakness, it is the trademark of the truly alive and compassionate. It is not the empath who is broken, it is society that has become dysfunctional and emotionally disabled. There…
It has been about 10 months of no in-person schooling, masks in public, and no physical contact with many friends and family. Personally, I struggled with keeping up with my mental health and caring for myself, especially at the beginning of quarantine. Many students like me had to balance online…
Most people agree that romantic comedies glamorize relationships and don’t accurately represent them. However, many individuals also dismiss this fact as such shows are purely intended to entertain. When is romanticization harmful, and factual representation important in the media? When the media addresses sensitive issues that heavily influence viewers’ actions…
Experiment with new ways to keep in touch. Applications like Zoom, Snapchat, Facetime, Google Meet, Discord, and Duo are a great way to see your friends, but there are also websites like Skribbl or Club Penguin that allow you to play games with the people you love. Meet up with…
