Understanding depression can be very difficult. We have compiled a list of some symptoms and facts about depression to help you understand a bit more. Symptoms of Depression: Loss of Interest in activities, like hobbies Feelings of worthlessness, guilt, or suicide Increased use of drugs and/or alcohol Trouble concentrating, memory, and making decisions Isolating yourself […]
Cyberbullying is when someone uses technology to send mean, threatening, or embarrassing messages to or about another person. It might be in a text, e-mail, or in a post online. Cyberbullying can be anonymous, which can sometimes make it even worse. It also has a wider audience, and can spread quickly. Targets of cyberbullying often […]
Did you know that… – Four million children and adolescents in this country struggle with a serious mental health issues that can cause them to have conflicts at home, at school, and with peers. -Approximately 50 percent of students with a mental illness age 14 and older drop out of high school – Suicide is […]
Mental health issues are common during adolescence and young adulthood. While some young people feel comfortable in reaching out and receiving help from counselors, others may be reluctant to do so because of stigma related to getting services, myths about teens and mental health or misunderstanding about what happens during treatment. “Only ‘soft’ people go […]
The BeWell Youth Board visited Columbia University. Here are 8 fast facts we learned: 1) Columbia University offers a lot of financial aid opportunities. While tuition at Columbia costs a lot of money, for families making less than $60,000 annually, the cost of tuition could be free! 2) There are many options for living on campus your […]
Did you know art can help you to decrease stress, increase positive emotions, and clear your mind? And you do not even have to be an amazing artist to benefit from it! The BeWell Youth Board had the amazing opportunity to head downtown to The Whitney Museum to participate in a teen open studio. They created masterpieces […]
Understanding depression can be very difficult. We’ve compiled a list of some symptoms and facts about depression to help you understand a bit more. Also, do not forget to test your knowledge with a quiz at the end. If you send us a photo showing you got a perfect score on the quiz, you can win […]
Self-care is vital in ensuring that your mind and body stay happy and healthy. Check out this article we created on Buzzfeed about our 18 top tips for self care! If you feel like you need additional help with finding self-care activities that suit you or if you feel overwhelmed in general, reach out to your BridgeUP Fellow […]
