If I had the flu, I wouldn’t think twice about telling my friends or my doctor. For some reason, however, mental health is not treated in the same way. October 10th marks World Mental Health Day. Mental health struggles are just as valid as any…
The beginning of a new school year often comes with a lot of stress. And sometimes this stress can affect your relationships making normally untroubling disagreements really upsetting. If you and a friend seem to be getting into arguments because of the added stress of…
Imagine if your parents told you that you were moving away from your hometown and all your friends. While getting ready to go off to college, I realized that soon I will be moving to Syracuse University, somewhere where I don’t yet have any friends….
As we head into the warmer months, I overhear people talking about getting that “beach body” and notice both young and adult women in the gym locker room obsessively weighing themselves. While it’s important to make healthy lifestyle choices, the number on the scale shouldn’t…
You’ve probably heard the word “Mindfulness” on the internet, on social media, or when talking to your friends. You’ve probably also thought “there’s no way I can sit still and meditate,” or “there’s no way that works.” Let’s talk about what mindfulness is, and how…
Have you ever heard the saying, “garbage in, garbage out?” We often say it when we’re talking about nutrition for your body, as in, “how can you expect your body to feel good and full of energy when you only eat junk food and sweets?”…
Did you know that Netflix’s Thirteen Reasons Why is scheduled to release its third season this coming spring? The popular show addresses a lot of big issues among teens like bullying, depression, sexual assault and suicide. While this show is a hit with many teens…
Emotional intelligence is the ability to read, understand and respond to emotions in ourselves and other people. It allows us to understand and label emotions, as well as express and regulate them. As a student, I am often more concerned about my academic intelligence, which…
The holidays are typically a time when families and friends get together. If you’re a high school senior, it’s just a matter of time before your relatives bombard you with questions about what colleges you’re applying to and if you’ve declared a major yet. Family…
Have you considered the amount of time you spend on your phone or in front of a screen? Many people like me have become concerned with the amount of time we spend using devices such as: computers, tablets, and cell phones and it is also…