mental health

Key Takeaways Societal norms emphasize traditional benchmarks, such as marriage and kids, as a sign of success for women.Other accomplishments often aren't met with the same level of support.Conversations with loved ones and internal reflections can aid in combatting these patterns. As a woman, certain milestones will always…

Key Takeaways Some people are turning to AI platforms like ChatGPT for mental health support, but this is risky when they definitely aren't qualified medical professionals. AI chatbots for mental health are being developed, however.AI in mental health is still relatively new but could become more useful in the future. Since its…

The Healing Power of Black Friendships Research shows that having a quality conversation with a friend each day can improve your mental health and even lower your stress levels. Positive friendships improve self-esteem, decrease loneliness, and increase overall mental wellbeing. When a black person has a strong friendship with…

Key Takeaways On March 1, TikTok announced it would give anyone under 18 a 60 minute daily limit. Social media as a whole can have negative effects, including poor sleep and anxiety. There are effective ways to limit your social media use, such as turning off notifications and sleeping with your phone out of reach. On March 1, TikTok…

Ted Lasso is a ray of sunshine. He radiates positivity wherever he goes. But there’s much more to it than that. Ted Lasso is also a leader who models positive behavior—especially in the way he communicates and solves problem—helping his team to be positive as well. He models the trust and vulnerability that healthy relationships are…

Key Takeaways Despite societal progress, being openly emotional is still viewed as a feminine trait, but there's nothing wrong with tapping into your feminine side regardless of gender.Holding in emotions, or dealing with them unhealthily, leads to several physical and mental health problems.Sharing feelings doesn’t show a lack of…

Key Takeaways Between 2011 and 2021, the rate of teenage girls considering attempting suicide increased from 19% to 30%.Factors such as isolation, social media, and lack of access to mental health care all may have contributed.Structural and individual changes are necessary to lower the rates. The Centers for Disease Control and…

Climate change is a threat significantly impacting each of us, with the perils of our declining environment becoming more and more unsettling by the day. If you’re feeling guilt, anxiety, sadness, and anger about earth changes, you certainly aren’t alone. The answer isn't to avoid the natural world. Rather, it is to go towards it.…

Earthing, also known as grounding, allows people to directly connect their bodies with the Earth and use its natural electric charges to stabilize them. This practice involves walking barefoot outdoors or using indoor grounding systems while sleeping or sitting. Although earthing can positively impact the mind, this form of…

Historically most schools haven’t recognized mental health as a legitimate reason to miss classes. But this position is slowly changing as more and more children are struggling with psychological issues that are impacting their ability to show up to school as their best selves in the same way as physical illness would.  One by one…