Mental Health 2/4

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.

Children Need Support

A college student discusses her experiences with abuse growing up and how it has affected her and her siblings' mental health.

Anonymous

Aug 9, 20233 min read

A young person is sitting in a wooden chair with their legs folded up against their torso. They are holding their legs with one arm and their other arm is holding onto their head. They appear to be in distress.

Dealing With Anxiety

A college student discusses her experience with anxiety and mental health, and why stigma might keep some people from getting help.

Anonymous

Jul 14, 20234 min read

A young person is looking at her reflection in a mirror and smiling. She is holding a tube of coral-colored lipstick and has drawn a colorful heart around her face in the mirror. She is happy and joyful.

To the Years I Questioned if I Was Ever Pretty Enough…

A college student discusses her experience with beauty standards and finding her self-worth.

Anonymous

Jun 30, 20232 min read

A person is jogging on a beach at sunrise or sunset. They are mid-stride with one leg touching the ground and the other elevated. The sun is bright orange and close to the horizon, reflecting off of the water. There are scattered clouds and a blue sky at the top of the photo. It feels very peaceful.

Recognizing Harmful vs. Beneficial Coping Mechanisms

A college student discusses beneficial and harmful coping mechanisms and suggests healthy ways to deal with stress.

Anonymous

Jun 19, 20233 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.

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