by Alisha H.
Image source: https://assembly.malala.org/stories/why-we-dont-talk-about-mental-health-in-pakistan
As a first-generation immigrant, I considered vulnerability a weakness. “Log kia kahen kay?” my parents would caution me in Urdu, our native language. “What will people say?”
At the risk of disappointing […]
by Rougayyah J.
The day has finally arrived. A moment I had been waiting for since I entered my first year lecture hall. The end of undergrad. I had been counting down the days so eagerly, checking off every date in my calendar […]
by Eden A.
CW: Needles
When we search the web for information about tattoos, a common question comes up. “Is it normal to feel sick after getting a tattoo?” Before we get into any details about what the tattoo flu is, […]
by Eden A.
An opioid is a substance that acts on the receptors to make effects, positive or negative. Opioids, also called narcotics, are classic drugs that work together to relieve various kinds of pain in humans. These receptors are a region of tissue in the […]
by Shirin M.
Every mental disorder in a single book—convenient right? Well not exactly.
This book is known as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), and it helps mental health professionals diagnose patients with mental disorders. The DSM breaks down each disorder into a checklist of […]
by Eden A.
Studies demonstrate that being part of the 2SLGTBQIA+ community can affect one’s mental well-being. There are more risks of feeling unsafe with people who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community compared to individuals who are heterosexual. Individuals in […]
by Jamie G.
Cross disciplinary paradigms are ways to evaluate an issue through multiple lenses at once to get a more comprehensive view of the situation. For example if you were looking at a political issue, you may want to also look at it sociologically, economically […]
by Eden A.
It was the day and time my doctor was going to call. We meet bi-weekly, or every few weeks, and I just give her a mental health update, and she checks in on how I’m doing with my antidepressants.
I remember it […]
by Eden A.
The Cleveland Clinic mentions, “Neurotransmitters are the human body’s chemical messengers.” These transmitters are in the brain and body from nerve cells, muscles and gland cells. The messages help you move parts of your body and can share the actions to the rest of the […]
by Rougayyah J.
Mental health can be defined as an individual’s emotional, psychological, and social well-being1. It’s a state of mind, a feeling, and the multitudes of emotions we experience on a daily basis in long-term situations. Mental health is the core of our […]
