I walked into my friend’s dorm for the first time and scattered all over the floor was unwashed clothing and fast-food trash. The stench caused by stress eating engulfed the entire hallway leading into student housing. “Sorry man, it’s been a rough couple of weeks,” said my friend. Of course, I understood, as the week […]
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It was a normal weekday evening. After dinner, I decided to run to the grocery store to get enough groceries for the week. I typically go on the weekend, but it just hadn’t happened that particular weekend. I grabbed what I needed, then headed to the shortest checkout line. The cashier asked, “paper or plastic,” then looked at my shirt. Being employed at Eastern Florida
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College back-to-school anxiety is an ever-present reality. According to the Center for Collegiate Mental Health, psychological distress among college students has increased significantly because of COVID-19. In 2020, 71% of college students reported that anxiety was their number one reason for seeking out mental health services. Those students also reported higher levels of mental health concerns in the areas of depression, social
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As Maya Angelou once said, “I learned a long time ago the wisest thing I can do is be on my own side, be an advocate for myself and others like me.” In simple terms, self-advocacy means having the ability to express your needs, wants, and concerns when working toward your own individual goals. When you can practice self-advocacy on
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