Mental Health

Test Anxiety

Test Anxiety

Most of us have done lots of tests recently or have them coming up, and we always get so anxious, but why? Usually, it’s due to the fact that you can’t predict the outcome of a test or the fear of not meeting the expectations of your parents, your teachers, along with any other people who expect you to do well in school. Some people might let their grades determine their self worth which is not healthy.  Now that you know the reason for your anxiety, how do you cope with it? Well it can be solved mostly by the…
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Social Anxiety Disorder

Social Anxiety Disorder

Social Anxiety is a disorder that fear and anxiety lead to problems that can disrupt your life. Severe stress can affect your relationships, daily routines, work, school or other activities. It's normal to feel nervous in some social situations. For example, being around a group of people or giving a presentation may cause that feeling of butterflies in your stomach and make you dizzy and light headed. But in social anxiety disorder, everyday interactions cause a big amount of anxiety, insecurities, and embarrassment because you fear being judged negatively by others. Some signs of Social Anxiety are always worrying about…
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Spotlight on Depression

Spotlight on Depression

Most people don't realize that the largest age group that suffers from depression is between 18 and 29. Although it is the highest is young adults, it is likely to be less severe. There are many different reasons people have depression, and many people don’t talk about it, so when reading this think about how people might be going through something like this.  The CDC data says from 2019, 21% of adults experience any depressive symptoms.  In 2020, approximately 12% of adolescents ages 12 to 17 had a depressive episode severe enough to cause a significant impairment. The reasons for it…
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Benefits And Disadvantages Of Taking Advanced Classes: Can They Affect Your Mental Health?

Benefits And Disadvantages Of Taking Advanced Classes: Can They Affect Your Mental Health?

By Sydney KniselyAre schools destroying their brightest students without even knowing? Many schools push for students to take AP classes; when students sign up they are signing up for an extra level of stress and anxiety. Many studies have shown that while advanced classes can help your GPA and college credit they do have negative ways on your mental health. So, are AP classes worth the struggle?AP and CCP classes can help give you college credits and bring your skills in Math and English to a new level. But extra work and stress come with it. Many studies have shown…
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