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Gratitude Journaling

Understanding why you’re doing something instead of just jumping in will make your new habit easier to stick to. Some of the benefits of...

Coral

Mar 16, 20213 min read

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You need consistent nutrient-dense meals and snacks to fuel your growing bodies. Many popular snacks are high in refined grains, added...

Coral

Mar 12, 20211 min read

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Did you know that by planning and organizing your time, you are prioritizing your mental health? Between balancing school, family, a...

Gabby

Mar 10, 20213 min read

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Learning a breathing exercise that works for you can help you relax, because these exercises make your body feel like it does when you...

Coral

Mar 10, 20212 min read

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Journaling is a classic coping skill that allows you to identify and reflect on your feelings. Having insight about your feelings and...

Lucy Hinde

Mar 10, 20212 min read

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When you think of negative coping mechanisms what comes to mind? Is it drinking excessive alcohol, or using drugs? Those things aren't...

Lucy Hinde

Mar 4, 20211 min read

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When we treat someone differently, we may be stigmatizing them based on ideas about mental illness that come from inaccurate news reports...

Lucy Hinde

Mar 4, 20212 min read

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Exercising can help improve your wellbeing and increase your mood; however, there are many other benefits to increasing our activity....

Coral

Feb 23, 20212 min read

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