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 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 Sabrina Bonnell “The way I dress depends on how I feel. I never have to psych myself up. Usually, it just feels like it works” famously said, Rihanna. Her quote does hold true, but did you know you can change how you feel by what you wear? This is coined enclothed cognition and knowing clothing… Continue reading Why You Should Care What You Wear
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 Marisa Cala-Keck Wow, I can’t believe we’re already halfway through this semester and in the Spring season! For many people, the start of a new season isn’t necessarily significant. For me, though, I look at it not just as a new change in the weather and environment, but also as an opportunity to reset.… Continue reading Spring Cleaning for Your Mind, Body, and Spirit
By Marisa Cala-Keck Trigger Warning: Eating Disorders About two months ago, I decided I should start eating better. I thought that a diet would be the way to go, and I even started creating potential meal plans. I wanted to care for my body, provide it with the nutrients it needs to survive, and live… Continue reading The Boundary Between Healthy Dieting and Disordered Eating
By Rachel Neal Comparing ourselves to others is something we all do or have done in the past. During our day-to-day lives, we examine the people around us and focus on what they have or what they do better than ourselves. It is not often that we take time to sit and reflect on nourishing… Continue reading Comparing Yourself to Others
By Danielle Anderson When I was younger I struggled day in and day out with my mental health. I never thought I was deserving of love and happiness. Putting time and energy into myself was never a priority because it seemed pointless. If I couldn’t make myself happy then all I wanted to do was… Continue reading Setting Boundaries With Yourself
By Alison Gerber As the end of the school year creeps up and for many of us also graduation, it is hard to not ponder the what-ifs that inevitably will come with our futures. As students and young adults, everything that we do and all of the choices that we make are with regards to… Continue reading How to Enjoy the Present in a Future-Oriented Culture
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