By: April Cox
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What Not to Say to a Friend with Depression
Updated on 07/13/23 In 2016, I was diagnosed with atypical depression. Though I had experienced depression symptoms for years prior to…
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Managing Mental Health During Social Movements and Civil Unrest
Civil unrest is defined legally as “acts of violence and disorder detrimental to the public law and order. It includes acts…
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Summertime Sadness
Updated on 06/29/23 When I think of summer, some thoughts that come to mind include sun, cookouts, the beach, vacation, and…
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Big Boys DO Cry: Masculinity as a Barrier to Mental Health
In the year 2020, what does it mean to “be a man”? There are many answers to that question depending on…
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The LGBTQ+ Community: Celebrating Advocacy, Joy & Resilience
On June 28, 1970, the first Pride march was held in New York City on the one-year anniversary of the Stonewall…
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Supporting Your Teen During the Pandemic
We are months into the COVID-19 pandemic, and many of us are trying to find ways to stay positive through our…
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Grounding Techniques During A Pandemic
With the spread of COVID-19, most of our lives have been turned upside down. We’ve had to rearrange our schedules. Some…
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