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October 1, 2021 — Welcome to our awesome group of fall 2021 interns! We’re so excited to work with them to change the conversation around mental health.   Hannah Whitfield 1. Where do you (or did you) go to school? What do you study? I graduated from the University of St Andrews this summer with an undergraduate degree in […]

September 28, 2021 — Throughout the past year and a half, self-care has been a topic of discussion everywhere: from social media to college campuses to major media outlets. The pandemic has forced us to slow down, and during that time, many have discovered how beneficial daily acts of self-care can be. Now that many are transitioning to returning […]

September 17, 2021 — During National Recovery Month, I’m thinking of those who have succeeded in overcoming their addiction, those who are on the long path to recovery, and those who haven’t quite made that choice yet, but hopefully will someday. When you have a loved one living with addiction, watching them struggle can be devastating. Although I haven’t […]

September 15, 2021 — Content Warning: This piece contains mentions of suicide. “The world needs you here.” These are the exact words that I so desperately needed to hear when I was just twelve years old. This phrase could have changed my life; and now, I know that it can change the lives of those around me.  At twelve […]

September 10, 2021 — Content Warning: This piece contains mentions of suicide. This week, I embarked on my fourth Send Silence Packing tour with Active Minds. It’s been one of the best jobs I’ve ever had, but it’s also been tough. Through it all, the hard conversations, the long days, and the emotions that come with being on this […]

August 26, 2021 — Employees across the country are experiencing mixed emotions regarding their expectations of returning to the office. A recent survey reports that 49% of employees anticipate that returning to the office will have a negative impact on their mental health. Without a clear end to the pandemic in sight, many working professionals are feeling uneasy about […]

August 23, 2021 — We all know this fall is like no other. While many schools have shared their intentions for ongoing remote work, many others are planning to bring students back into a shared space as the Covid-19 vaccine gains adoption. Students are facing unusual challenges, and it’s crucial now more than ever to utilize the resources available […]

August 20, 2021 — There’s no doubt that seeing the recent events in Afghanistan continuously on the news and social media can be emotional. Many of us have experienced reactions to the news, from feelings of grief, to sadness, to uncertainty, or even anger. We hope that you know that no matter what you’re feeling, it’s okay. It’s okay […]

August 18, 2021 — Back to school season is here and it is feeling a little cloudy with a chance of _______. The word(s) that end that sentence seem to change daily. Depending on how COVID-19 continues to impact our communities, the messages we are hearing from schools about starting this academic year seem to be in flux. While […]

August 13, 2021 — On March 13, 2020, I got the email from UCLA that everyone will be sent home, effective immediately, due to COVID-19. Since then, I’ve been living and doing school from the comfort of my childhood home. This month, however, we’re finally heading back to campus. I’ll be a senior taking classes and working as a […]