By Sabrina Bonnell On the theme of mental health, there are many stigmas and myths surrounding the topic. In this blog-post I will be debunking five common misconceptions about mental health. Myth 1: People who do not have any mental health conditions don’t need to care about their mental health. This myth is far from… Continue reading Debunking Mental Health Myths
By Maddie LeVake What is social comparison? As social beings, humans are readily prepared with the ability to compare as a tool for survival. It is an instinctual cue when presented with something different. That tool of comparison has formulated into a new instinct however, with the introduction of social media; the other tool that… Continue reading Social Comparison
By Lauren Goldberg Have you ever noticed that listening to music influences your mood? This probably doesn’t come as a surprise. If you have ever listened to ABBA’s “Dancing Queen”, you might experience a boost in happiness for the 3-minute song. In addition to influencing your mood, music has some powerful benefits that you may… Continue reading The Benefits of Music on Mental Health
By Jacquelyn Martinusen As a woman in this world, I have been told by those around me through in real-life engagements, media, and other outlets what a “woman” should look like, act like and be since before I could walk. Typically, that is a white skinny blonde/brunette woman with curvy hips and a perfect smile… Continue reading Body Image and its Effect on Mental Health
By Norma Rosa Vidal Sanchez Having discussions about mental health is difficult and it gets even harder when you are having these conversations with your family. Especially when it is such a taboo within your culture. In my experience it was hard to have these conversations because of the language barrier between my parents, the… Continue reading How to Talk Mental Health to your Latinx Family
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