Authored by: Vivian Xu Art by: Chloe Lee Introduction When we talk about dementia care, the focus is almost always on the patient. However, behind every person living with dementia, there is usually a family member or friend providing daily support. These caregivers manage medication, coordinate appointments, assist with bathing and mealtimes, in addition to making difficult medical and financial decisions. Although their role is essential, their own health and wellbeing are

Authored by: Noah Scheidt Art by: Joshua Choi Latino communities experience significant rates of depression, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders, yet are substantially less likely to receive adequate treatment compared to non-Latino White populations [1]. This gap is not solely the result of limited access; it is shaped by cultural norms, stigma, language barriers, and structural inequities in the healthcare system. At the same time, emerging research suggests that cultura

Authored by: Mia Bakota Art by: Sandy Kong Think of the Ivy-bound student with a perfect GPA, the analyst promoted ahead of their peers, the artist whose output never falters, the doctor who has had the perfect career. High academic and professional achievement is often interpreted within healthcare settings as evidence of resilience and psychological stability. Patients who maintain strong performance are frequently presumed to be coping effectively, even when reporting chro

Authored by: Evan Wong Art by: Laura Lee Humans are widely considered to be the most moral, ethical creatures on Earth, yet so many of our actions seem to directly contradict this generalization. One of the most prevalent examples of this contradiction is our tendency to cry over the deaths of fictional characters while turning a blind eye towards real-world humanitarian crises. A vast majority of people agree that real-world tragedies bear much greater weight, but this ratio