Mental Health 2/3

THE BRITE BLOG

We share the voices, opinions and stories of many Ventura County youth and young adults here. Not all posts reflect the opinion of BRITE or our sponsors. Managed by Ashley Heatherly.

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.

Anonymous

May 31, 20232 min read

Running for Mental Health

A college student discusses her journey with running and challenging herself, and how it has positively effected her mental health.

Anonymous

May 24, 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.

Stressing About the Future? Read This.

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

Anonymous

Mar 14, 20232 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.

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.

Anonymous

Feb 15, 20232 min read

An illustration of a large, open eye superimposed over a scene of people dancing, lit by a crescent moon and some stars.

Depression

A poem by a Ventura County high school student about her experience with depression.

Sofia Noriega

Jan 23, 20232 min read

A young woman is bending over a table with pieces of a broken mirror on it, trying to put the pieces back together.

Mental Health in the Teenage Years

A high school student interviews another high school student about her experience with depression and how she takes care of her mental health.

Anonymous

Dec 27, 20225 min read

A photo from above of a woman playing tennis on a court with the racket in her hand, standing defensively like she's waiting for the ball to come towards her. The white stripe of the tennis court swoops dramatically up and to the right against the background of the green court.

Never Stop Doing Right

A teen discusses her experience with failure and learning from her mistakes.

Anonymous

Dec 27, 20221 min read

A pair of hands are holding a lit candle. The candle is lighting the hands while the rest of the image is in darkness.

A Burning Question

A high school student's poem about growing up, finding inspiration, and adulthood.

Israel Lozano

Dec 27, 20222 min read

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.

Anonymous

Nov 16, 20222 min read

A watercolor image in brilliant colors of a young woman looking down with her eyes closed.

Isolation

A poem written by a young adult about her experience with isolation.

Anonymous

Nov 15, 20221 min read

A young woman of color is looking in the mirror and smiling while touching her face. She is radiating beauty and calm.

From Disconnected to Finding Inner Beauty

A young adult discusses her experience with self-acceptance and self-love.

Anonymous

Nov 15, 20222 min read

A parent and child are sitting looking at their Christmas tree with their backs to the camera. They are both wearing Santa hats and the tree is lit up with white lights. We get a sense of safety.

Healthy Ways to Handle Holiday Stress

A discussion of healthy ways to handle holiday stress without turning to alcohol or other harmful coping mechanisms.

Ashley H

Nov 10, 20223 min read

A young person is sitting on their bed with their legs propped up, leaning over their knees and hiding their face as if they're upset.

The Red Flags of Teen Depression

Learn the warning signs of teen depression, how to talk to your kids about their mental health, and what to do when they might need professional help.

Ashley H

Aug 10, 20225 min read

A young person stands on top of a mountain with their arms extended up in an expression of joy, against the backdrop of a beautiful sunset.

Oxnard High School’s Challenge Day

Discussion of a high school event, Challenge Day, where students were encouraged to communicate, listen to each other, and confront things that made them uncomfortable to be met with compassion and understanding.

Anonymous

Aug 10, 20224 min read

A large white sign is leaning against a brown tree surrounded by green shrubbery. The sign reads, "You are worthy of love."

I Love Myself

A college student discusses her journey self-esteem and self-love.

Anonymous

Jul 13, 20223 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.

What is Seasonal Depression?

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

Anonymous

Jul 13, 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.

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.

Amanda Mathis

Jul 6, 20224 min read

Four young people are outdoors, possibly hiking, and are laughing, smiling, and have their arms around each other. You can feel their joy emanating from the photo.

Choose to Live Another Day

A college student discusses how a sports injury lead to isolation, depression, and a suicide attempt, but emphasizes that life has a lot to offer and encourages people not to give up.

Amanda Mathis

Jul 6, 20224 min read