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December 14, 2022 — I am a loud and self-proclaimed lover of summer. I love everything about the season: how ice cream melts faster than you can eat it, the beach and the smell of salt water, and blockbusters out every other week at the movie theater. But the thing I love most about summertime is the long, extended […]

December 12, 2022 — For many, the holiday season brings cheer and excitement; however, it’s not uncommon for it to also be a difficult time. The holidays can be particularly hard for those struggling with mental health. Your routine may be disrupted, some of the coping mechanisms or support networks you’ve built at school or in your own home […]

December 11, 2022 — I’ll be honest: talking about mental health and Active Minds with Rory McIlroy was not on my 2022 bingo card. But, that’s where I spent this weekend, as a representative of Active Minds, sharing their life-saving mission on national television next to some of the sports’ greatest stars. I’ve been a part of Active Minds […]

December 9, 2022 — Finals season is upon us. It’s an especially stressful time of year for students as we navigate through exams and papers to the end of the semester. As a senior in college, I know what it’s like to struggle to stay above water during finals, COVID-19 and all. Over the years, I’ve learned to put […]

December 3, 2022 — No student wants to struggle in school, yet many do, most of the time at no fault of their own. Different diagnoses, conditions, and disabilities, both mental health-related and physical, can strain a student’s ability to succeed in an educational setting. Everyday tasks such as keeping up with the workload, understanding content, and staying productive […]

November 22, 2022 — We take care of our physical body by going to see doctors, working out, and eating healthy, all without questioning why. However, we don’t pay half the attention when it comes to our mental health. Taking care of our minds should be the same. After all, it’s just as important for us to focus on […]

November 17, 2022 — With increasing urgency over the last few years, educators, school administrators, and even researchers have taken a deeper dive into what equity and inclusion truly looks like within the education system, specifically as it relates to the creation of school policies, initiatives, and programs that take place at the district level and within the walls […]

November 9, 2022 — As the co-president of Active Minds at Vanderbilt University, a student studying psychology and public health, and as an Asian American woman, I’ve seen first-hand the effects that a lack of inclusive mental health support and resources can have on a community. It’s detrimental to not only those who are under-represented but to everyone existing […]

November 2, 2022 — “Once I get more money, I’ll be able to afford the laptop I need. I’ll be able to pay off my student loans. Maybe I’ll be able to take a week off.” Despite it still being relatively taboo to discuss, money is a driving factor in our lives. It can dominate our thoughts, and lead […]

October 19, 2022 — I always loved learning and strived to be a high achiever. I did well in school, got along with others, and teachers seemed to like me. However, once I started college, there was a major shift. It became harder and harder for me to complete assignments on time. I felt I couldn’t reach out to […]