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September 2, 2025
The Pressure to Perform
Growth doesn’t always mean raising the bar for others. It means learning how to carry it for yourself.
- competition
- COVID
- math
- mental health
- Pressure
- tennis
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September 27, 2023
Transforming Rejection into Strength
The rejections, waitlists, and deferrals put me back in the shoes of the little girl who felt like every argument between her parents resulted from her failure to communicate.
- burnout
- clinical depression
- college
- college applications
- covid-19
- divorced
- dream school
- goals
- mediator
- mental health
- mental illness
- new york university
- president
- rejection
- resilient
- scholarships
- success
- teenagers
- unworthy
- worth
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August 17, 2023
I was chased all over New York…. by my own baggage!
My first semester at university was an utter disaster. I experienced mental health struggles and hardships due to bullying and stalking. This cau...
- adjusting
- anger
- bullying
- changes
- dark place
- empowered
- film
- first semester
- hurtful memories
- luggage
- mental health
- new friends
- new york university
- reflect
- stalking
- struggles
- transfer
- trauma
- university
- willingness
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July 8, 2023
Surviving Being a Teenager Part 2 - What Trauma Led To
Months pass by and the regret and what if’s often crept into my mind. Now that sense of relief has turned into “what have I done?” At the time, I d...
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June 14, 2023
My Ambivalence with COVID-19
COVID-19 stole many anticipated moments from my youth, including the beginning of my college career. Forced into virtual learning and isolation, I had to adapt, become self-disciplined, and form meaningful relationships. While the pandemic took away precious memories, it also presented opportunities for personal growth and resilience.
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June 7, 2023
Don’t Minimize Yourself by Focusing on Your Flaws
Follow the author's journey of breaking free from the pressures of perfectionism and anxiety. Learn how to prioritize mental health, embrace self-acceptance, and overcome the fear of failure. Discover the power of making mistakes and choosing your own path in life.
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April 18, 2023
Stuck in a Dream?
Explore the complex world of depersonalization and derealization, often overlooked symptoms of anxiety and dissociation. Follow the author's personal experiences and discover practical tips to manage dissociative episodes. Learn how to create a sense of grounding, diminish sensory triggers, and find support in professional help. Together, we can navigate the challenges of dissociation and find hope in connecting with others who share similar experiences.
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February 23, 2023
Perspective on School
Navigating college life can be exhilarating yet stressful, leading to neglect of mental and physical well-being. This personal perspective highlights the importance of finding balance, setting goals, and prioritizing self-care for a healthier college journey.
- college life
- emotions
- healthy
- meditate
- mental health
- physical health
- pilates
- self-care
- stress
- stress-management
- unlv
- wellness
- working out
- yoga
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February 13, 2023
How are you today? Good? Fine?
Fostering a sense of community can play a pivotal role in improving children's mental health. By nurturing transparent and supportive relationships, we can create a lasting positive impact on their mental well-being.
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Intern Blogs about Mental Health & Education

The Pressure to Perform

Transforming Rejection into Strength

I was chased all over New York…. by my own baggage!

Surviving Being a Teenager Part 2 - What Trauma Led To

My Ambivalence with COVID-19

Don’t Minimize Yourself by Focusing on Your Flaws

Stuck in a Dream?

Perspective on School

How are you today? Good? Fine?