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Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are often infantilized and misrepresented, including the common misconception that they are heterosexual and cisgender. Yet, with the recent…
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Optimism is a poem by E.C. Belli from her debut collection of poems, Objects of Hunger. True to its title, the poem is about optimism,…
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In this informative Ted Talk titled “What Causes Panic Attacks, and How Can You Prevent Them?”, Dr. Cindy J. Aaronson educates us on panic…
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Lizzo’s self-love anthem “Good as Hell” was first released in 2016. Although it did not gain recognition until years later (Peaking at #3 on the…
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Being positive all the time and rejecting negative aspects of life can create unhealthy experiences. Toxic positivity is when you deny, invalidate, or minimize a…
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Study showcases how teens view and explain mental health. The words used relates heavily to stigma associated with mental health. Nearly half the words listed…
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Do you know about the relationship between systemic racism and the mental health of Black Girls? “Evelyn From The Internets” is a Kenyan-American Content Creator…
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On their podcast titled “Mentally Yours,” Yvette Caster and Ellen Scott discuss topics related to mental health with various special guests. In association with Metro…