Authored by: Samantha Truong Art by: Priscilla Liu Many people utilize the popular social media app, TikTok, going to the app for everything from cooking advice, to get-ready-with-me’s, and even therapy. There is a side of TikTok referred to as TherapyTok, where many individuals go to seek relationship help or just as a relief and comfort that they are not alone in their struggles. These free videos can be beneficial for users of all ages experiencing symptoms of unknown cond

Authored by: Hanni Yang Art by: Rachel Jacob Good mental health is important for students to succeed whether it’s academically, build strong relationships, or to navigate the challenges. Without it, students may be struggling with concentration, decision-making, and overall well-being, which can affect their grades, social life, and long-term health. Peer pressure, scholastic pressure, and the fact that they are away from home can all make it more difficult for college studen

Authored by: Ellie Altmann Art by: Camille Parisot Before writing this article, I turned to my infallible friend Google and searched: “What is a healthy lifestyle?” Thanks to the AI Overview feature, I was instantly presented with a neatly bulleted blueprint: 1) eat a balanced diet with fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and healthy fat; 2) exercise regularly for at least 150 minutes a week; 3) get 7-9 hours of quality  sleep per night; 4) manage stress through yoga, meditatio

Authored by: Carla Hu Art by: Julia Chen Who watches more TV, young adults or older adults? Surprisingly, older adults spend three times more of their waking time watching TV than young adults [1]. This is about an average of 6.4 hours a day spent watching television [2]. Despite the high consumer spending and media consumption of older adults on movies and television, older adults are often not well represented in media. A recent survey by AARP found that only 7% of responde

Authored by: Caitlin Wang Art by: Carol Zhang Have you ever heard someone say, "I'm so OCD!" when referring to the fact that they like to keep their bedroom organized, clothes color-coordinated, or schedule in order? While it may be easy to brush past these kinds of comments, it is crucial to understand that obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is not a synonym for being organized or a perfectionist. The way in which OCD – and even other mental health disorders such as PTSD an

Authored by: Autumn Tienauchariya Art by: Chloe Lee In recent years, increasing attention has been paid to the connection between creativity and mental health, particularly among children with developmental disabilities. Yet, despite mounting evidence of its benefits, art therapy remains underfunded and inconsistently integrated into special education. This discrepancy reflects a deeper inequality: the devaluation of creative therapies compared to traditional clinical interve

Authored by: Shriya Mehta Art by: Amber Briscoe Access to mental health care is rapidly becoming a digital privilege, locked behind...

Authored By: Maia Phillips Art By: Eileen Cho Are you tired? “High cortisol.” Do you have brain fog? “Lower your cortisol levels.”...

Authored by: Saki Kuramoto Art by: Eileen Cho "She is just shy. Give it time, and she will grow out of it.”  That was what everyone else...

Authored by: Sarah Khan Burnout in physicians has been rapidly growing, with critical implications on the health of providers as well as...

Authored by: Victoria Wroblewski Art by: Mia Hsu Women face an immense challenge for up to 15 years of their life. It is untreatable and...

Authored By: Hayley Striegel Art By: Julia Chen How would you feel if you went to the doctor and your doctor said, “I don’t know what’s...

Authored By: Castine Hardesty In the widely-acclaimed TV series “Grey’s Anatomy,” there are two episodes dedicated to Ehlers-Danlos...

Authored by Sophia Huynh Art by Amber Briscoe Shrowded in the shadows of the COVID-19 pandemic, a silent crisis brews: physician suicide....

Authored by Shivani Shrotri Amidst the modern clamor encouraging us to embrace sadness as an inevitable companion, a stark truth is...

Authored by Lamisa Nubayaat Art by Phoebe Ahn “I have to! Because if I don’t, that means that all the damage I got isn’t good damage....

Authored by Noah Goodman Art by Jenny Li Every year, Alzheimer’s rates soar to new heights — with a projected 13 million patients by 2050...

Authored by Jimin Kim Art by Joan Rong “My waist is too thick.” “My shoulders are too narrow.” Our body image is heavily influenced by...

Authored by Sarah Lim For the first time in history, the number of people aged 60 years or older outnumbered children under five. The...

Authored by Pat Li Art by Sammie Lee The infamous “magic mushrooms'' responsible for giving people hallucinations are becoming more...