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An Overview of OCD
While cleanliness and organization may be something those with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) obsess over, such traits are often misused. OCD, in reality, involves repetitive, uncontrollable thoughts and behavior...
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Combatting Sleep Stigma in Teens
Many teenagers are pressured to become high-achievers, but with only 24 hours in a day, sleep often gets pushed aside. The association of sleeping with being lazy imposes a "sleep stigma"...
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The Relationship between Stress and Academics
Many teenagers today are stressed about their academic performance in high school. The pressure to obtain a high GPA can have major effects on mental health...
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Why Social Media Feels "Addictive"
Research in neuroscience indicates that social media apps are engineered to stimulate the brain's reward pathway — and the consequences run deeper than you think...
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Social Media and Body Dysmorphia
With the growth of social media in the 21st Century, it is inevitable that people will compare their lives to others'...
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How Mental Health and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Influence Procrastination
Whether it be household chores, homework, or an essay due at 11:59 PM, everyone has procrastinated on something...
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Why Your Brain "Overthinks" — The Neuroscience of Rumination
Given the stress of high school, many adolescents have difficulty "turning off" their thoughts...
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An Overview on Autism
Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, is a developmental disability due to brain differences...
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The Psychology of Exam Anxiety
Examinations are intended to evaluate a student's knowledge. However, for many students, examinations can evoke anxiety...
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Social Media and Mental Health
Today, social media has become widespread among teenagers, with 69.5% of them having at least one social media account...
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Sleep and mental health
While many people believe that the duration of sleep positively correlates to sleep quality, this statement, while true...
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The Importance of Mental Health for Athletes
Recently, mental health awareness among athletes has been on the rise. For elite athletes, their performance...
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