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: Steve Vilca The thought of openly sharing your emotions with others can be one of the hardest things someone can do. With the constant thoughts of I’m weak, I’m too sensitive, what I have to say isn’t that important, or I don’t want to come off as a downer to everyone are thoughts that… Continue reading Vulnerability is Strength, not Weakness
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: Val Gudino As UMatter continues to search for more interns, I figured this was the best time to share my reasons for joining the team, what UMatter has brought me and just other anecdotes that can help show why UMatter is such a great team to join. For those who may or may not… Continue reading Why join UMatter?? Here’s why!!
By: Tessa Betenbaugh If you are anything like me, you always try to think of the worst-case scenario. That way you can at least try to prepare for those circumstances, granting you a sense of control. And if your “preparation” looks anything like mine, it looks very anxiety-induced, very frantic, and very pessimistic. Usually all… Continue reading Coping with Uncertainty
By: Alisandra Macias With all that has been taking place these past few weeks, it can be extremely overwhelming to complete daily tasks. The transition to social distancing and staying home has been a major obstacle in all of our lives. It has brought a sudden halt to our normal routines and created a new… Continue reading How to hang in there without hanging out
By: Courtney Cogbill Have you ever made a bucket list before? If so, what was on it? Have you ever checked some items off the list? Personally I have a very long bucket list that I plan on doing, hopefully soon. Some things on that list include traveling around the world. To places such as… Continue reading The Bucket List Blog
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
Anonymous Love. What a concept. It might be the most powerful thing as it can lead to creation, destruction, happiness, pain, anything really. If you’re anything like me, you love the idea of love. Growing up as a little girl in this society, the fairy tales and being swept off your feet by the perfect… Continue reading Third Times the Charm
Dealing with depression can be something that can be exhausting for the person who it affects directly and their loved ones. I have had to find this out in a way I would have never imagined- with one of my roommates and best friends. At first, I noticed subtle changes in behavior: skipping class occasionally… Continue reading Having a Roommate with Depression
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