Andrew KimNov 13, 20213 min readThe Stigma Around TherapyWhen discussing or bringing up therapy in a conversation, many people happen to have some sort of negative but unspoken set of...
Andrew KimNov 6, 20214 min readWhy You’re Prioritizing Academics Over Your Mental Health --And What to Do About ItPulling off all-nighters to get assignments done. Taking community college classes just to raise one’s GPA. Enrolling in mostly AP...
Sara FSep 30, 20214 min readBeware of Books that Increase Mental Stigma!As an avid reader, I’m a firm believer in the idea that books are magical. They can give us a path to other worlds, fantastical or not...
NiyatiSep 1, 20213 min readThe Feeling of Not BelongingA month ago, we told you a story about the feeling of being left out. This week, we dive into more facts and solutions around it. We did...
Sara FAug 8, 20213 min readWhen It Comes to Intersectionality, Ignorance Isn’t BlissDo you ever see certain words and not know what they mean, but they keep showing up everywhere? Up until two years ago, that was the word...
Vidhi GalaAug 1, 20213 min readFiguring Out Life: Work-Life Balance, Saying “No,” and Dealing with BurnoutHello everyone! Welcome back to the Forever Blooming Blog! I hope you are taking care of yourself and prioritizing your mental health. In...
Vidhi GalaJul 31, 20213 min readSocial Exclusion: The Unaddressed Demon Of SocietySocial exclusion refers to the action of not including someone intentionally in a social group or activity. I am sure many of you have...
Sara FJul 25, 20214 min readHow I Defeated My Worst Enemy –Burnout– and How You Can TooBurnout. You know the feeling; you open your assignment only to stare at it, hoping that the words on a page will somehow stick with you...
Vidhi GalaJul 18, 20214 min readSocial Media: A Menace in DisguiseWelcome back, everyone! I hope you are drinking enough amounts of water, meditating, spending time with your loved ones, and...
Sara FJul 11, 20214 min readSocial Media’s Detriments To Mental Health and How To Prevent ThemIf you’ve ever heard the saying (most likely from an adult), “Your phones cause depression,” then you’re not alone. I’ve heard it...