We often hear the term “self care,” but what is it exactly? Many people perceive self care as a synonymous term to relaxation and indulgence, but it holds much more significance. A necessity to one’s functioning, self care is the…
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Practicing mindfulness benefits students
Every day, students and adults are bombarded with various stress-inducing distractions and situations. Journaling about them and practicing meditation and yoga are helpful ways to reflect on your actions and emotions, while also narrowing down what works for your health.…
Talking about mental heath should not be taboo for men
Although mental disorders have become less taboo to discuss, it is still looked down upon and often viewed as a trivial problem. The disdain towards discussion about mental health is especially evident towards men as a result of society’s double…
Help for addiction
There are a variety of resources to rely on when it comes to seeking assistance for drug addiction. According to the American Psychiatric Association, drug addiction is defined as a brain disease manifested by uncontrollable substance use despite health risks.…
Curiosity leads to experimentation
A normal part of teen development is having the desire to engage in the unknown. What often begins as a casual experiment with drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, or e-cigarettes for some adolescents can quickly become an unhealthy habit or escalate to…
Sexually transmitted diseases among adolescents
Adolescents account for a large portion of the reported cases of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) worldwide. There are roughly 20 million new cases of STDs each year in the United States, 50% of which are people between the ages of…
Under the Influence
Curiosity leads to experimentation by Ivy Ho A normal part of teen development is having the desire to engage in the unknown. What often begins as a casual experiment with drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, or e-cigarettes for some adolescents can quickly…
Let’s Talk About Sex
What is consent? by Amanda Lerma When regarding the topic of sex, consent is one of the basic issues that must be discussed. Although playing a significant role in sexual relations, the subject of consent is widely overlooked and thereby…