"Taking care of yourself doesn't mean me first, it means me too." -L.R. Knost Often, we make time committing ourselves to plans, our jobs, school, etc. But, when do we really make time for ourselves? Maybe this is in part, due to feeling guilty about putting yourself before others. Let's break that notion. One should
Anxiety affects many of us on a daily basis, as it is one of the most common mental disorders during present times. It could potentially affect our work/school performance as well as our relationships. Anxiety disorders include social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (American Psychiatric Association,
Mental health is so stigmatized that people disregard their feelings just to fit into social norms. Are these social norms aligned with your values? If they are not, allude to a "bird's eye view perspective". Social norms are a type of stereotype that is oppressive, flawed, and not inclusive. Maintaining mental health whether you feel
How Halloween can still be fun in 2020. 2020 hasn’t been very fun for a lot of people. For me it sucks to not be around the ones I love and having to wear a mask, but if you're an introvert (like me) some of this might be a positive. For example not having people
Everyone always talks about the importance of exploring the great outdoors and getting outside as much as possible. It is well-known that being in nature has many positive impacts for humans and allows us to feel happier, refreshed, and less stressed, but how exactly does nature help with mental health? Here are some of the
According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, men died by suicide at a rate of 3.54 percent higher than women in 2017. Why is that? There is a larger mental health stigma when it comes to men, due to the notion of toxic masculinity. There have been traditional sentiments when it comes to the
As we are getting into the groove of the school year, many of us will be striving to achieve our full academic potential through schoolwork and exploration in passion, to pave the way for our future and possibly higher education. If you are considering pursuing higher education, it is 100% possible. So let us rephrase,
Speak Your Mind is partnering with Youth Central for monthly fishbowl discussion surrounding mental health and youth. Youth Central is a program that engages youth with community service. Collaborating with Youth Central on this project provided insightful discussions on topics that are important for youth today. Some of the key topics that were discussed during
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we often feel overwhelmed and bombarded with the feeling of loss. Losing our jobs, losing the time we can spend with friends and family, losing our chance to graduate, or even losing our loved ones. These waves of loss can continually occur over and over again until it seems too much,
With the many changes in our daily lives from COVID-19, the beginning of the upcoming school year can feel more overwhelming than ever. I know that I for one find it chaotic trying to prepare for school this year. Firstly, there are the regular demands of prepping for this year such as replenishing my old
