Opinion: Students Need Support Online, Too
By Smitha Gundavajhala, Program Coordinator at the Youth Leadership Institute. When we started writing this piece, it was about mental health supports in high schools. However, since many young people …
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Ideas for social bubbling activities
Now that you know what a social bubble is, it’s worth taking some time to think about just which activities are safe-ish to do with your bubble. We say “safe-ish” …
Helpful ways to cope with racial discrimination
By Brandi Bellamy, AMFT, PPS We don’t always associate race impacting our mental health, but the fact is for a lot of us, the color of our skin or perceived …
Coping tools for Black teens: Responding to racial injustices
By Brandi Bellamy, AMFT, PPS Impact of Racism on Mental Health Feelings of disconnection and loneliness Uncertainty Decreased hope in the future, justice, the government, etc. Increased “Survival Mode” Decreased …
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How to speak up while staying safe
We are living through history. While that was already true with the coronavirus pandemic, the protests around the country in response to the police murder of George Floyd have cemented …
9 Instagram accounts to put a smile on your face
The COVID-19 pandemic and sheltering-in-place is affecting all of us differently. And sometimes, we may even feel differently about it multiple times IN THE SAME DAY. Maybe you wake up …
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6 safe and fun outdoor things to do in the Bay Area
HikingHiking is allowed, as long as the trail you’re going to is open. Here are a few trails and walking paths that are wide, and easier to social distance on. Be …
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How to stay digitally connected when money is tight
Food, clothing, and shelter have always been considered essential expenses. Since it’s 2020, let’s add Internet to that list. Aside from using the internet to keep up with school, you …
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What to do if a family member is hurting you
We are living in stressful times. Everyone is struggling with their own feelings and emotions. That’s normal. However, being stressed out does NOT make it ok for any person to …
How to set goals during a stressful time
During a time of stress, it can be easy to lose sight of your short-, medium,- and long-term goals. When we’re in a crisis, we are often living moment to …