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A person is sitting cross-legged on their bed with their hands resting on their knees, palms up. There is a candle burning next to them and a calm, relaxing vibe.

A person is sitting cross-legged on their bed with their hands resting on their knees, palms up. There is a candle burning next to them and a calm, relaxing vibe.

Coping Skills for Mental Health

A college student discusses the coping skills she uses to take care of her mental health and encourages others to try different things to find what works best for them.

May 22, 20252 min read

A young woman in a gold yellow shirt is facing the camera, with a joyful smile is holding up her hands in the shape of a heart.

A young woman in a gold yellow shirt is facing the camera, with a joyful smile is holding up her hands in the shape of a heart.

Self-love

A college student discusses self-love, self-acceptance, and why it's important to take care of our mental and physical health.

Dec 26, 20232 min read

A young woman sits on a chair in a white room with her legs folded up against her body, one arm crossed over her legs and the other arm holding her head. She appears to be in distress.

A young woman sits on a chair in a white room with her legs folded up against her body, one arm crossed over her legs and the other arm holding her head. She appears to be in distress.

Numb and Spaced Out

A Ventura County young adult discusses her experience with domestic violence and using cannabis concentrate to numb out rather than cope with her challenges.

Nov 22, 20232 min read

Four women of various ethnic backgrounds are standing in beige undergarments and holding a sign that says, "All bodies are good bodies." They are smiling and looking joyfully at the camera.

Four women of various ethnic backgrounds are standing in beige undergarments and holding a sign that says, "All bodies are good bodies." They are smiling and looking joyfully at the camera.

Body Image

A college student discusses her experience with body image and the strategies she uses to take care of her body and mental health.

May 30, 20232 min read

A young person with long brown hair is sitting at a desk, looking at a laptop. They have their head in their hands and look exasperated.

A young person with long brown hair is sitting at a desk, looking at a laptop. They have their head in their hands and look exasperated.

Stressing About the Future? Read This.

An undergraduate college student discusses ways to handle stress and anxiety about the future.

Mar 13, 20232 min read

Image shows a Black family walking outdoors. The parents are both carrying a child on their backs, and everyone is smiling and laughing.

Image shows a Black family walking outdoors. The parents are both carrying a child on their backs, and everyone is smiling and laughing.

Communication

A college student discusses the importance of communication between parents/caregivers and their children, especially around difficult issues.

Feb 23, 20233 min read

An illustration of a person with their head in their hands, looking stressed out, surrounded by the words in red, "Money? Future? Jobs? Grades?" In front of the person are music notes and the words, "Exercise, music, hobbies, dancing..." in a more peaceful font and color.

An illustration of a person with their head in their hands, looking stressed out, surrounded by the words in red, "Money? Future? Jobs? Grades?" In front of the person are music notes and the words, "Exercise, music, hobbies, dancing..." in a more peaceful font and color.

Stress and Coping Skills

A college student discusses her experience with stress and the coping skills she uses to work through her worry and maintain her mental health.

Feb 15, 20232 min read

Four people are holding hands on a table with the caption, "You are not alone."

Four people are holding hands on a table with the caption, "You are not alone."

You Are Not Alone

A college student discusses their experience with anxiety and panic attacks, and what they do to work on their mental health.

Nov 16, 20222 min read

A young person is sitting in a dark room with her head on her hand, looking depressed. Light is streaming in from outside but the shadow of her window blinds cover her in dark lines, adding to the dark mood.

A young person is sitting in a dark room with her head on her hand, looking depressed. Light is streaming in from outside but the shadow of her window blinds cover her in dark lines, adding to the dark mood.

What is Seasonal Depression?

A college student discusses her experience with seasonal depression and what coping mechanisms help her during the winter.

Jul 12, 20223 min read

Three teens have their arms extended to each other and are holding hands in the middle of the photo. They each wear decorative bracelets in brown, tan, and teal colors. They are holding each others' hands in a supportive way.

Three teens have their arms extended to each other and are holding hands in the middle of the photo. They each wear decorative bracelets in brown, tan, and teal colors. They are holding each others' hands in a supportive way.

The Importance of Coping Mechanisms

A college student discusses the importance of coping skills in maintaining our mental wellness, and her personal experience with mental health.

Jul 5, 20224 min read

A person sits on top of a mountain looking out over neighborhoods below. There is a long mountain range on the horizon surrounded by blue water. The blue sky is above her and her long blonde pony tail is moving in the breeze. It gives a sense of peace.

A person sits on top of a mountain looking out over neighborhoods below. There is a long mountain range on the horizon surrounded by blue water. The blue sky is above her and her long blonde pony tail is moving in the breeze. It gives a sense of peace.

Solitude

A college student discusses solitude versus loneliness, and the benefits on his mental health of finding occasional solitude.

Jun 12, 20223 min read

A young man is sitting at a desk with his laptop open, but is sitting with his head in his hand and holding his phone in the other hand. He is clearly procrastinating from doing work.

A young man is sitting at a desk with his laptop open, but is sitting with his head in his hand and holding his phone in the other hand. He is clearly procrastinating from doing work.

Procrastination

A college student discusses procrastination and ways to break your habits.

Apr 20, 20222 min read

A gold sheet of paper with an illustration of two hands facing up that are covered in scars around the wrists. The text reads, "I still think you're beautiful! Stay strong."

A gold sheet of paper with an illustration of two hands facing up that are covered in scars around the wrists. The text reads, "I still think you're beautiful! Stay strong."

Self-Harm: Treatment, Coping, and Why People Self-Harm

A discussion of self-harm, why people do it, and available resources for those struggling with their mental health.

Mar 31, 20224 min read

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