Category: Health
Reality of Body Positivity
Importance of talking about body image It is essential to talk about body image especially to young teens and early adults because of the pressures…
Teen Mental Health Matters
What are societal pressures that teens face? Teens face many societal pressures to do well academically, socially, and physically. Gender, race, and income can contribute…
Accessing Equal Healthcare Between Immigrants and Born U.S. Citizens
Is healthcare equally accessible between immigrants and U.S.-born citizens? The outlook on equal accessibility between immigrants and U.S. born citizens is complex. There are many…
Diversity and Mental Health: Addressing Disparities in Access to Care
Photo from Pexels.com From childhood to youth and into adulthood, mental health remains crucial. It affects how we believe and how we behave. It also…
Mental Health Conversations in the Latinx Community
For the Latinx/Hispanic community, mental health and mental illness are often stigmatized, whether that be seeing it as a weakness or simply as something that…
Why Menstrual Products should be free for all
Photo from Pexels.com Period poverty is a global health crisis. Imagine it being that time of the month coming up, and you have to worry…
How Cisnormative Beauty Standards Affect Transgender and Nonbinary Mental Health
The beauty industry is one of the biggest capitalist industries in the world, estimated at over 500 billion dollars. The market is expected to grow 5.86%…
The Asian American Community Is Not Seeking Mental Health Care. Why?
Previously, we discussed the overall picture of Asian American mental health. In this article, we will find out why many Asian Americans do not seek…
What Is Going On With Asian American Mental Health?
Asian Americans are becoming the largest race in the United States. However, many underlying problems are facing this race. One of the most serious problems…
How and Why Does Food Insecurity Disproportionately Hurt Marginalized Groups?
In 2019, 10.5% of Americans experienced food insecurity, defined as a lack of access to adequate and healthy foods. Food insecurity is a complex issue…