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There’s a long list of quotations outlining the juxtaposition between love and hate, from the amount of energy consumed to the mental, physical, and emotional drain. Hatred is a toxic emotion which can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, behavioral disorders, and stroke. Hating an individual, culture, race, political party, school, co-worker, or neighbor …
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Studies have been done, researchers have documented it, and professors teach it: like prediction, visualization, and manifestation, a pen coupled with a piece of paper is a powerful tool. Beyond seeking specific life changes, or overcoming obstacles, writing it down has its benefits. Therapeutic use of journaling exercises furthers mental, physical, and emotional wellness; lowers …
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13 Reasons Why is a controversial book and graphic movie depicting [dramatizing] teen suicide. Despite sparking a much needed conversation, mental health professionals, school counselors, parent organizations, and the media present contrasting views on the content of the book and the substance and serialized structure of the movie. “School districts have issued warnings about the …
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Adolescents, teens, and young adults are glued to their mobile devices twenty-four, seven. They text and Snap Chat, post to Instagram, YouTube, Messenger, Tumblr, Pinterest, Twitter, and Facebook. With all these opportunities to connect, how could a 16-year-old possibly be lonely? With world-wide access at their fingertips, how could an 18-year-old feel he didn’t belong? …
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Abraham Lincoln said, “We must extinguish our resentment if we expect harmony and union.” A line more than appropriate for today’s social, cultural, and political climate. Wikipedia defines resentment as: “A mixture of disappointment, anger, and fear. It comprises the three basic emotions of disgust, sadness, surprise and the perception of injustice.” Repetitively replaying hurt …
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