A Real Human Being, or a Grade Machine?
Caitlyn Wang’s wonderful article, besides managing to alleviate my anxiety about not taking enough AP courses, also brought up another thought in mind. In her article, there was this quote “Nothing is more fragile than a child who only knows how to chase accolades. Let’s help them learn who they are when the trophies are […]
How We Mapped the Digital Battlefield: Creating Categories to Combat Cyberbullying
Creating Categories to Combat Cyberbullying A journey through 40+ research papers, heated debates, and yellow sticky notes The Search That Started It All Picture this: A group of Impact Fellows, armed with laptops and determination, diving into the murky waters of cyberbullying research. Our mission? To create a framework that could help AI systems recognize […]
The Newest Buzzword (Part 2)
Self diagnosis, a hot topic The second reason why autism keeps on getting misused in a lot of memes could be people self diagnosing themselves with autism. Far warning, I will be heading into a rather controversial topic here. But as a person with autism and ADHD (or just as a person in general), I […]
Anxiety 101
Anxiety can be really debilitating. It’s all in your head, but you know what your head controls? Literally everything else. Want to know more about
The Newest Buzzword (Part 1)
This story takes place several months ago back when school was still on going. So I was sitting with my friends’ friend group (I say this because although I was friends with some of the guys on the table, most of them were just friends of my friends), when the subject of a certain girl […]
Blobfish of Stress
Hello! Sorry for the long pause in between blog posts! I’ve been busy with AP Testing and SAT. Oh dear, the SAT. That was challenging. By completing the SAT, I had finally checked a major assignment off my to do list. I had prepared to take this test for months, took tutoring classes on it, […]
Understanding Behavioral Health for Learning
Behavioral health encompasses our emotional, social, and psychological well-being, significantly influencing our thoughts, actions, and interactions. For students, good behavioral health is essential—not just for their happiness but for their ability to learn, achieve academically, manage stress, and build positive relationships. Importance of Behavioral Health for Students Supporting Behavioral Health Students can foster behavioral wellness […]
Homelessness and Mental Illness
Across the country, more and more people are struggling to maintain consistent housing and the mental health support they desperately need. Rates of homelessness and mental illness have risen over the past few years, creating challenges that ripple through every community. Even if you or someone you know hasn’t been directly affected, these issues touch us all.
My Journey with AI in Mental Health: A Therapist’s Hopeful Perspective
Let’s begin by talking about our wonderfully complex brains. You know those times when you make a decision and later think, “Wait, why did I do that?” Well, you’re not alone! We all have these things called cognitive biases. They’re not just us being silly; they’re actually our brains taking shortcuts that sometimes lead us […]
Navigating the Candy Shop of Therapy: Finding the Right Therapist in a Sea of Choices
If you’ve ever been to an ice cream shop or a candy store, you know how hard it is to pick just one treat out of the many options. For me, and probably for many of you, finding the right therapist feels just as overwhelming. In today’s digital age, the variety of therapists—from cognitive-behavioral to […]
From Battlefield to Society: The Lasting Impact of War on Mental Health and Human Behavior
War has long been recognized as a catalyst for significant societal changes. From the devastation it inflicts on physical landscapes to the trauma it leaves on individuals, the effects of war reverberate long after the last battle has been fought. Among the many consequences of war, one of the most significant is its impact on […]
Water Is Wet
So, a few days ago, my mother approached me with an article she found interesting: https://www.forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2023/07/19/teen-suicide-plummeted-during-covid-19-school-closures-new-study-finds/?sh=1050137fdd9b. Published on July 19th, 2023, the Forbes article reports the findings of a 2016-2021 study on the rate of suicidality. Now, because I am terrible at writing coherent summaries when I actually want to, I will be using bullet […]