February 2025 By Natalia Yanez, Staff Reporter Mental illness is any disorder that can affect some person’s mood, thinking, and behaviors. Mental illness is considered a real mental condition like a heart disease, but they are still often undiagnosed. In fact, 76-85% of serious mental disorders go undiagnosed in mostly low- and middle-income countries. Why doContinue reading “An In-Depth Look at Undiagnosed Mental Illness”
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Keeping Busy Over Winter Break
December 2024 By Nayeli Damian, Assistant Editor Transitioning from school to break is something every student looks forward to; however, as time passes, the desire to find something to do often arises. Many teenagers experience boredom during this time. While school provides structure and guidance for daily activities, that structure is often missing during breaks.Continue reading “Keeping Busy Over Winter Break”
Christmas in the Foster Care System
A student with experience in the Texas foster care system reflects on the challenges of the holiday season. December 2024 By Anonymous Ever wonder how kids in the system of Child Protective Services and foster care celebrate holidays like Christmas and New Years? These are all family gatherings, a time to spend with those weContinue reading “Christmas in the Foster Care System”
Knowing Attachment Theory Can Help You Understand People Better
November 2024 By Natalia Yanez, Staff Reporter Introduction In psychology there is a theory called the Attachment theory and what it means is to focus on how the relationship between an infant and their caregiver can have an impact on other relationships a person might have in the future. This is Important because it canContinue reading “Knowing Attachment Theory Can Help You Understand People Better”