From journaling to yoga to reading, English teacher Tarn Wilson has accumulated a toolbox full of skills to help her deal with mental health challenges. She has been dealing with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, a condition characterized by excessive and persistent anxiety and worry that interferes...

“I’m addicted to you. Don’t you know that you’re toxic?” When talking about toxic friendships, Britney Spears’ lyrics also ring true; being involved in a toxic friendship feels like a drug that you’re addicted to, taking a toll on your mental health and making you hurt even more...

  Dress up in your fanciest outfit, even if you have nowhere to go. Put on something special, do your hair and makeup and make yourself feel fancy. Being dressed up will make you feel more put-together than lounging around in pajamas, and it might even motivate you to get more work done. ...

Although I practice self-care today, that has not always been the case. During my earlier years of high school, I had no idea what self-care was. Though I was stressed and overwhelmed at times, I thought that these were normal feelings that I was supposed to push through on my own. Most often,...

Written by Liza Kolbasov Most Gunn students are familiar with the statement, “I stayed up so late studying for my math test, I only slept three hours last night!” If they haven’t used it themselves, they’ve almost certainly heard it from a friend. This isn’t surprising, as glamorizing lack...

Written by Emily Cao “I am intimidated by the fear of being average.” For as long as I could remember, I have always been scared of a lot of different things. As an elementary school student, I had an entire menagerie of fears. They were my little collection of cynicisms about the world around...