The journey of taking control of my mental health by seeking treatment, despite what others may think about it.
Health & Wellness
Dear white women, stop appropriating my culture for your wellness
The wellness industry continues to orientalize and eroticize the East.
Sleep like your life depends on it
Research has proven that sleep can save your life.
‘Quarantine 15’: the new ‘freshman 15’
Many people are gaining weight during the pandemic, but health experts say it may not be as big of a deal as people think.
How students are working out from home
Working out during a pandemic doesn’t require a gym membership as newly accessible online fitness regimes begin to flourish.
From donuts to downward dog: Working out the body and mind
Learning how to respond to the changes of the body in the transition from adolescence to adulthood.
Zoom fatigue is real and students say it’s taking an effect on their learning
Students say they are struggling with engagement in classes due to a lack of motivation caused by virtual learning.
When am I?
Often, I am plagued by the memories of toxic people. I find myself fighting my past, ruminating over what I should’ve said and done, feeling everything as severely as when I first experienced it. When I finally brought it up to my therapist, she simply said to think about this:[Read More…]
Let’s TikTok about it
Social media apps such as TikTok have been creating safe spaces where people normalize discussions around mental health.
Still not there, but getting closer
Mental health isn’t often discussed in Latinx families, so I took it upon myself to make it a priority.