Many people check the news every day, whether it is to stay informed about current events or to simply pass the time. What people don’t realize is that constantly seeing negative news may lead to effects on mental health. Many different news sources,...

Mental health has always been something many people need help prioritizing. Sometimes, a push from a mental health professional can be the first step in the right direction. However, due to a shortage of mental health professionals, that guidance may...

Headspace, Calm, Opal, InsightTimer. Though different names, these apps are all geared towards improving the mental health of its users. Headspace uses guided exercises, while Calm focuses on relaxation regarding sleep. Additionally, Opal and InsightTimer...

On Jan. 13, President Donald Trump terminated roughly $2 billion in substance abuse and mental health grants nationwide, especially within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Less than a day later, Trump reversed this...

“I’m not usually good at this” is a sentence I’ve used many times. As humans, we often downplay our abilities before entering a situation, hoping it will soften the blow if we happen to mess up or make a mistake. While this may seem like self-protection,...

Once the excitement of the holidays comes to a close, the deeper months of winter are approached and naturally, we undergo chemical changes that alter our personalities and mood. In the winter, sunlight is much more scarce and sets around 5-6 p.m., which...

Recently, mental health apps and self-help trends have taken social media by storm, claiming that if users exhibit a certain behaviour or trait, they have a mental illness. Mental health apps, such as BetterHelp, Sanvello, and Happify, are gaining popularity...

This past week, The Mental Health Committee at East created a “Give What You Can Wall.” This bulletin board, right outside of the Student Government office, is covered with Post-it notes that have various motivational messages written on them. To...

Beginning during the 2022-2023 year, health classes will introduce a revised mental health curriculum. The new curriculum will be taught in grades kindergarten through 12th grade across the district.  The planning for this new curriculum began in...

When it comes to sports, we normally think of the positive things like winning the championship and creating lifelong friendships with teammates. We often don't look at the other side and the toll that sports can take on you mentally. Eating disorders,...

“It’s difficult to deal with the disappointment I have for myself because I feel like I can do better.” “People tend to flaunt the fact that they have multiple honors classes…To feel like I was smart and fit in, I took almost all honors classes...

She was only a rising sophomore when she was first exposed to drugs. She only used them once in a while. Maybe every couple of weeks. She felt free. Happy. Like she was having fun. But that was all in the beginning. Julia’s Story When former...

Over the years, mental health issues have become more prevalent in society and are starting to gain recognition for the damage they cause in people’s everyday lives. However, there are still preconceived notions about the types of people who struggle...

Winter is here and the dreary days have come. With these rainy and gloomy days, for many, comes the overwhelming feeling of dread, sadness and hopelessness. While these feelings might be a direct result of the somber days -- they are also, in fact, symptoms...