By Chloe Fuller “People in the LGBTQ+ community are about twice as likely to have a mental health disorder in their lifetime compared to the general population. Of particular concern is mental health within the transgender community, as this group tends to have the highest levels of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.” Mental health is… Continue reading Societal Mental Health in the LGBTQ+ Community
By: Theresa Duran Like many other people, I greatly benefited from going to therapy. My upbringing wasn’t always sunshine and rainbows and my family dynamic didn’t really allow for open ended discussions about mental health or mental health illnesses. It was always brushed to the side and treated like it wasn’t that big of a… Continue reading Let’s Talk about it: Going to Therapy
By: Macey Howeson Right now, in our world, we are experiencing something that is going to (and already has) change the way we live our lives. In these changes, we have had to explore new ways to communicate with one another. These changes are great for some; The homebodies who love to work from home… Continue reading COVID Check-in
By: Alisandra Macias It was the beginning of my freshman year of high school and I was still adjusting to the normal transitions from middle school. Shortly after the start of my freshman year, I had noticed that my mother was frequently visiting the doctor and taking more time to herself. One evening, my parents… Continue reading How to cope with serious family illness
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