Mental Hazards

What in your daily life can challenge your mental wellbeing? Read about daily threats to your mental health here!

POST: Mental Health Affects Student Athletes

Intense competition and consistent intensity can substitute the positive attributes of your mental wellness for mental health issues. Studies have shown that student-athletes have more negative emotional states than non-student athletes.

POST: Tiktok Addiction

Tiktok addiction is becoming extremely common among teenagers. Since the app has an unlimited amount of content and videos, it’s extremely easy to lose track of how much time you’ve been spending on the app. It’s extremely important to recognize the signs of addiction and address them accordingly.

POST: Sad Music's Effects on Mental Health

Have you ever found yourself feeling sad and then decided to listen to a sad playlist? I know I definitely have, but I also recently wondered, “Does sad music actually help, or does it make it worse?”

POST: How Screen Time Affects Teens

With an entire youth population that was born with phones, iPad and other technologies, screen time has a big impact on the development of the child. In this article I will talk about the effects it has on child development, sleep, your eyes, & ways to help lower one’s screen time. 

POST: How Does Heavy Schooling Affect Teens

Teenagers often complain about school and parents often brush it off, but what about when it gets serious. Heavy schooling can affect teens in many ways physically and mentally leading to damage that can be permanent. In this article I will talk about how heavy schooling can affect teen mental health and physical health.

POST: Bullying's Effect On Mental Health

Bullying is an repetitive, unwanted behavior expressed from one individual to another individual. These behaviors usually have to be aggressive to be considered bullying.

The main types of bullying are verbal, social, and physical bullying. Verbal bullying is being verbally mean to another person. Social bullying is hurting the relationships and reputations of others. Physical bullying is hurting another person.

POST: Beyond the Filter

Social media filters started out as harmless fun—cute dog ears, sparkly crowns, or a pop of color to make our photos stand out. But over time, they’ve evolved into something much deeper. Now, filters can reshape faces, slim noses, smooth skin, and make you look like the best (and sometimes unrecognizable) version of yourself.

POST: How Does Peer Pressure Affect Teens Negatively 

Peer pressure can have a significant impact on the mental health of a Teenager and can affect all aspects of their life. It can indirectly affect the everyday life of any teen that is subject to external peer pressure through the mental toll on them. In this article I will talk about the mental health effects and how it can affect the everyday life of someone in negative ways.

POST: How Does Caffeine Affect Teens 

In certain situations in life people get tired and still need to do a job, in teens it is most times related to harsh schooling. Caffeine has good effects for helping people stay awake throughout a day when tired, but there are some consequences and in teens it can be worse, even dangerous. In this article I will talk about the physical and mental effects of caffeine in teens.

POST: Comparison is the Thief of Joy

In this day and age, social media usage is becoming harder and harder to avoid. Along with this is seeing more and more videos of users posting their extravagant lifestyles, often many people’s dream life. This can mean a wide variety of subjects, ranging from getting into the Ivies, driving supercars, or even having a remarkable physique; whatever appeals to you. However, do not let these subjects appeal to you so much that you start comparing yourself to those who have them.