In February 2021, I enrolled back in school to become a licensed veterinary technician. I was fortunate enough to land a job working as a CSR (client service rep) at my local vet hospital. After I complete six months of training, I will be able to train as a TA (technician’s assistant). The hours are […]
Struggling with mental health: the real pandemic
Written by Desirae Guzman As many of us are aware, thousands of Americans continue to experience mental health difficulties as we enter the second year of the pandemic. The fear and the isolation associated with the pandemic alone are responsible for a surge of anxiety and depression within the last year. Unfortunately, the facts and […]
10 ways I help myself stay somewhat sane | Mental Health in a Pandemic
It comes as no surprise that this pandemic could have a negative effect on people’s mental health. I certainly didn’t realize how normal it all felt to me until I saw this post and felt it hit a little too close to home: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Julia Hava🌹 (@binchcity) […]
Health Update with a Local Nurse: An Introduction to Mental Health
Compared to other more straightforward aspects of our health, mental health is a murky quagmire. You can take a pill and lower your blood pressure, but the thoughts and feelings that we develop are a composite of many factors in our life such as our self esteem, our relationships, our cultural upbringing, and our genes. […]
Artist Spotlight: Reyhan Lalaoui
Jersey City native Reyhan Lalaoui finished high school at 14 and became the youngest valedictorian in Hudson County Community College history by 16. This year, at only 18, she graduated from Saint Peter’s University with a Communications degree. But Reyhan’s biggest accomplishment? Her web series, Suicide Spenders, which she wrote, directed, edited, produced and stars […]
5 Ways I Try to Improve My Mental Health Daily
I’ve dealt with anxiety since I was a child. Coming from a Hispanic background, there’s always been a strong stigma behind seeking help for mental health disorders, or even considering it. I recall mentioning my anxiety to family a few years ago and being asked, “What do you have to be anxious about?” It’s frustrating when […]
Stress Awareness Month: Ways to De-Stress
April is Stress Awareness Month, and we all know how difficult it can be to overcome stress. A number of factors play a part in how much stress we experience, as well as how we handle it. Here are a few well-known, yet effective ways to de-stress. Unplug It’s probably easier said than done if […]