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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...
Preparing for a Socially Distant Summer with COVID-19
Beaches are slowly reopening, most pools have capacity restrictions and for many of us it’s safe to say that our plans...
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...
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...
How Striving for the Ideal Body Affects Male Mental Health
Updated 5/8/25 In our modern-day culture, unrealistic expectations around body appearance are rampant. We are exposed to the “ideal body” everywhere...
How to Stay Calm During Quarantine
My name is Christine Marie Frey. I am the founder of the new teen online mental health community and movement...
How to Remove Toxic Relationships From Your Life to Improve Your Mental Health
Updated on 4/18/25 For many of us, it can be difficult to acknowledge when a relationship becomes toxic; however, if someone...
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...
5 Mental Health Activities You Can Do At Home
As you hunker down at home, it’s important to find activities that you enjoy, especially if you suffer from depression, anxiety,...