Photo from Jersey's Best: Phone use has now been studied extensively in children. By Ariana McNeill '27 Social Media: apps used by many adults, adolescents, young teens, and children may be affecting us and our daily lives, and we don't even know it. Social media is used by many people today. It is shown to … Continue reading Social media affects children and adolescents but doesn’t need to be abolished
Image from Chicagoland and Neurophysiology: A traumatized person's brain becomes full of thoughts caused by PTSD. By Roujda Mekael '27 Physical trauma can lead to and influence the development of mental and emotional struggles over time. The effects of trauma can manifest as mental health struggles, such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The … Continue reading Body trauma turns into mind pain, but there is treatment
Image from gemwallet.com: Some forms of crypto are Bitcoin, Solana, Ripple, etc. By Vincent Nuzzo '27 “Adoption and implementation of [the] internet, social networks, mobile and electronic payments, blockchain technology and digital currencies are a driving force and strategic asset for many organizations” (Nuryyev et al.). As the world continues to adopt a more digital … Continue reading Cryptocurrency should be used everywhere
Photo from dying.lovetoknow.com: A family is at a funeral. By Kailyn Kross '27 Losing someone you loved is one of the hardest things a person can go through. Experts say, “Losing someone close to us terminates that bond and the social and physical protection they provided, which historically could have put the body at an … Continue reading Losing loved ones changes lives
Image from Jorie AI: The U.S. should have free healthcare. By Leannah Rivera '27 Imagine being put in a situation where you or your family becomes seriously injured or ill. Instead of going to the hospital to receive the medical attention that is needed, you choose not to go because you're too worried and scared … Continue reading The U.S. should provide universal healthcare
Image from BHCare.com: My group therapy program was offered by BHCare, a behavioral healthcare clinic located on Elizabeth Street in Derby. By Adriana Duarte '27 It’s not often that you run into someone who has experienced an Intensive Outpatient Program. I, Adriana Duarte, have been involved in the Clinical Services for Children program in BHcare … Continue reading My intensive outpatient program: helpful in some ways, but with limitations
Photo from Shriners Children's Hospital: A doctor and patient play guitars together. By Sheahan Gray '27 Have you ever felt goosebumps or a shiver down your spine when listening to music? Most people have, and this is due to the “Pleasurable body reactions commonly called ‘chills’ or ‘frissons’ most people experience while listening to certain … Continue reading Music can and should be used as therapy
Image from tcdd.texas.gov: May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a good time to remember how important this issue is. By Luke Camara '27 Over the last few decades, suicide has continued to plague society with suicides happening more often and the number of people diagnosed with mental illnesses on a constant rise. The federal government … Continue reading The federal government should prioritize mental health over other issues
Image from NewYorkTimes.com: Impressions of electric vehicles are deservedly convoluted. By Julianne Meagher '27 According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the first electric vehicle made in the US was created in 1890 by William Morrison, a chemist from Des Moines, Iowa (“The History of the Electric Car”). While the vehicle could only go 14 … Continue reading Cars aren’t always greener on the other side – An analysis of electric cars
Image from Farm Bureau Financial Services: A college diploma has costs, and that makes sense. By Melanie Fearon '27 “Over the past 35 years, college tuition at public universities has nearly quadrupled, to $9,139 in 2014 dollars” (Campos). While this can be seen as a problem, the solution is not lowering tuition fees. The prices … Continue reading College tuition should not be lowered, contrary to popular belief
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