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Category: Perspectives on Mental Health

  • Care A Little Less

    What is the meaning of life? Is it to be loved, or to love? Or to make money, or to find happiness. For me, I must find bliss. I want to reveal the joy of the world. I want to be content with my life, happy with myself. For as long as I can remember…

  • The First Day of School: Handling Anxiety

    The First Day of School: Handling Anxiety

    When I was 11 years old, I went to middle school and practiced and practiced and practiced opening my locker before the first day of school. I was terrified that I would get a tardy or not be able to get one of my notebooks that I needed. I was scared that I would go…

  • Mental Health: An Understanding

    Mental Health: An Understanding

    Mental health is something that impacts us all, no matter the age. As a child, we don’t fully grasp what is happening in our mind and body. But as we get older it’s more evident if we are struggling or not. Sometimes it’s hard for people to speak up about their mental health and that…

  • How to Tackle Perfectionism as a Student: Tips for Teens

    How to Tackle Perfectionism as a Student: Tips for Teens

    Perfectionism can feel like a double-edged sword. On one hand, it pushes you to do your best and aim for success. On the other, it can lead to stress, burnout, and even procrastination when the fear of not being “perfect” takes over. If you’re a student who struggles with perfectionism, you’re not alone. In fact,…

  • Growing With Your Teen: Growth

    Growing With Your Teen: Growth

    The teenage years are a time of profound growth and change, not just for adolescents but also for their parents. Teenagers are navigating a transformative journey, discovering who they are and how they fit into the world around them. They are maturing physically, experiencing heightened emotions, and striving for independence. During this period, they begin…

  • Diagnosed with OCD: Misconceptions

    Diagnosed with OCD: Misconceptions

    Widespread misconceptions about OCD make it difficult for people to recognize the condition in themselves. For example, many think OCD is just about excessive hand washing or a need for things to be tidy. In reality, OCD is much more complex; It involves intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors that don’t always fit these stereotypes.  For…

  • Keeping Up With The Joneses: Comparison

    Keeping Up With The Joneses: Comparison

    We’ve all heard the saying: comparison is the thief of joy. But how does it actually impact our lives? On the surface, it may seem simple. Your neighbor buys a new car, and suddenly, you have the urge to upgrade yours. Your friend gets the newest iPhone, and now your own phone feels outdated. A…

  • Mental Health Struggles: A Friend

    Mental Health Struggles: A Friend

    For as long as I can remember, my life has been rocky, with many ups and downs. Recently, however, I feel like it has been going down more than it has been going up. Nowadays, I find that waking up in a good mood is harder than it used to be, and going through my…

  • Crying After Practice: A Tween Struggling with Anxiety

    Crying After Practice: A Tween Struggling with Anxiety

    Last week, I picked my daughter up from cheer practice, and as soon as she got in the car, she started sobbing. As the mom of a tween, I often don’t know if she wants space when she’s upset, or if she wants to vent, or if she needs advice. And if I choose the…