The concept of self-care has become increasingly popular in recent years. When most people think about self-care, they look at the physical aspects of it which often causes it to be commercialized. We are seeing more and more advertisements for face masks, vitamins, and teas that are marketed to help us better our skin, hair,… Read on
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With a year-long quarantine, virtual school, and Zoom sessions replacing the majority of our opportunities for human interaction, this past year has been one characterized largely by isolation. However, these public health measures did not come without their consequences. In our efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, we indirectly gave rise to a silent… Read on
When the opportunity for me to produce mental health content for Vox Teen Communications came, I knew right away that I wanted to talk about my experience growing up with high functioning autism. Read on
He’s always at ease and calm about what’s around, But someone told him not in a voice but an unidentifiable sound, That there’s something waiting to hit, Now he’s a little too frantic to sit, He looked forward to see, Sideways in hopes he could be free, Backwards for what’s lurking, Giving himself whiplash from… Read on
Though I’ve always dealt with mental health issues, 2020 and now 2021, have put a major strain on my mental well-being. And although I’ve been looking for a therapist for six months, I can’t seem to find one. Read on
As anyone who struggles with mental illness knows, it is hard to love your brain and appreciate your mind when you know that in some cases it is the root of your issues. However, Pamela Schuller, an internationally known disability and mental health advocate and professional standup comedian, has learned to love her brain and embrace what makes her different. Read on
