Tag: mental health

Columns

Things I Wish I Knew When I Could Barely Fall Asleep

By Sneh Makhecha (‘28) Have you ever had that moment when you just tossed and turned in your bed because, for whatever reason, you just couldn’t fall asleep? I definitely have, especially since I started to use screen time before sleeping. As I mentioned in previous articles, social media’s effects on health can be extremely negative, including addiction, a lack of sleep, and peer pressure. … Continue reading Things I Wish I Knew When I Could Barely Fall Asleep

Unknown's avatarIA OverachieverLeave a comment
News

Harlow’s Mania: Depression Defined by Isolation

By Isabella Nestor (’26) TW: Mention of Depression, Suicide, and Animal Abuse  With more and more people pursuing the field of psychology it is important to remember the uncertain time in which it was developed. Almost every high school psychology student has heard of the study by Harry Harlow on attachment theory, but other than grazing the surface of his findings, people often miss out … Continue reading Harlow’s Mania: Depression Defined by Isolation

Unknown's avatarIA OverachieverLeave a comment
Features

Three Tips to Avoid Peer Pressure and Screen Addiction 

By Sneh Makhecha ’28 I often hear my friends complaining about how they’re so tired since they get five to six hours of sleep on a daily basis. When I ask why, they say they just couldn’t stop scrolling through Snapchat or Instagram because it’s “so addicting”. I couldn’t help but wonder if addiction was the only cause of the recent widespread social media obsession. … Continue reading Three Tips to Avoid Peer Pressure and Screen Addiction 

Unknown's avatarIA OverachieverLeave a comment
Features

Is Social Media a Killer of Sleep?

by Sneh Makhecha (‘28) We’ve all heard the rumors about screen time before bed from the constant warnings from our doctors to the distressed pleas of our parents. But are they true? I’ve spent more of my free time than I’d like to admit binge-watching Netflix, texting, and scrolling through my camera roll before sleeping. I’ve never particularly considered the consequences until recently, when I … Continue reading Is Social Media a Killer of Sleep?

Unknown's avatarIA OverachieverLeave a comment
Columns

It’s Not Enough

By Abigail Kendal (’22) Over the past year, we have become hypervigilant about our physical health, and for a good reason. As we have separated from loved ones, abandoned activities, and distanced ourselves from friends, one phrase has become eerily common.  We are all in this together.  From subway stops to school emails and store cancellations, this mantra has defined the past year. It’s a … Continue reading It’s Not Enough

Unknown's avatarIA OverachieverLeave a comment