Yearly Archives: 2024

Ways Social Media Negatively Affects Teen Mental Health

Image by Freepik (Freepik (n.d.). Mobile notification icons between man and woman. Retrieved from https://www.freepik.com/free-photo/mobile-notification-icons-man-woman-using-cell-phone_2611196.htm) Social media has its merits: enabling global connections, providing information, and offering free entertainment. However, there's a downside, especially for teenagers' mental well-being. Influencers often heavily edit their photos which sets unrealistic beauty standards. This can trigger body dysmorphia and

By |2024-02-09T18:11:24-07:00February 9th, 2024|Mental Health Blog|0 Comments

A Dedication to Person-Centered Therapy

Hello everyone! I hope that you have all been staying warm and enjoying the start of winter. Along with the start of winter, some might find it difficult to maintain a positive mindset amidst the gloomy and cold temperatures. Additionally, winter can be a difficult time for some individuals in terms of mental health and

By |2024-01-20T00:09:26-07:00January 20th, 2024|Mental Health Blog|0 Comments

The Battle Against My Addiction to Stress

Have you ever felt like you're trapped in a cycle of making bad choices? I used to believe my decisions were conscious, but I found myself wondering why I consistently procrastinated before important events or milestones, or ended up dating the wrong people. It turns out some of these behaviors were tied to addiction –

By |2024-01-14T11:44:02-07:00January 14th, 2024|Mental Health Blog|0 Comments

What is Self-Care?

How Can We Practice Self-Care? Self-care is a practice of self-love that has existed for many years. With the rising “clean girl” trend on TikTok, self-care is a hashtag that has garnered immense popularity ever since the COVID-19 pandemic. According to USA Today, in 2019, Google searches for “self-care” had reached a 14-year high (Dastagir,

By |2024-01-12T23:27:13-07:00January 12th, 2024|Mental Health Blog|0 Comments
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