The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released a study with findings that indicate a rise in violence due to increased sadness among individuals, particularly teen girls in the United States. The study reports that teen girls are experiencing a...
Social media is a powerful tool that connects us with our friends, family, and the world. Through the various apps, we can share our thoughts, pictures, videos, or whatever else we choose with the people we know or strangers who share similar interests. However, like...
Have you ever been picked last in a dodgeball game? It probably hurt a little as you anxiously waited for your name to be called. How about a fallout with your close friends? All of a sudden you are excluded from the group hangouts. You cannot sit with them at lunch...
As of 2023, the COVID-19 pandemic has seemingly had an impact on every single aspect of our lives. Aside from just the physical health implications, the pandemic has also led to both emotional and psychological effects on individuals. For many, it is safe to say that...
Mental health has always been an important issue, but it has become even more pressing in recent years, especially among teenagers. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 10-20% of adolescents worldwide experience mental health issues, with...
Friendships are what most would consider essential in life. They provide us with a sense of belonging, support, and companionship. However, not all friendships are positive or healthy. Unfortunately, we sometimes find ourselves in toxic friendships that do more harm...
The legalization of marijuana has been a topic of debate for several years, with proponents arguing that it has numerous medical benefits, while opponents claim that it can lead to addiction and harm mental health. High-potency marijuana has become increasingly...
As a parent, it can be difficult at times to know how your college student is doing. College provides young adults an opportunity to learn not just academics. Fоr mаnу, соllеgе іѕ thе fіrѕt time thеу еxреrіеnсе ѕhаrіng a room оr bаlаnсіng thеіr own academic аnd...
Many women get baby blues after childbirth. Mothers experience crying, mood swings, anxiety, exhaustion, and an overwhelming sense of despair. However, although baby blues is part of the depressive mood post-delivery, it does not represent the entire spectrum of...
Athletes are especially susceptible to head trauma in the form of concussions. Many male-centered sports, like football and hockey, involve a significant amount of physicality that can result in concussions of all kinds. While all types of head trauma are serious,...
