The Importance of Silence
We often fail to appreciate the importance of silence in our lives. Like so many other things, we take it for granted. Silence can often […]
La Importancia del Silencio
Muchas veces no valoramos la importancia del silencio en nuestras vidas. Como muchas otras cosas, lo damos por sentado. Y es que el silencio con […]
WORLD CUP FEVER AND FANS EMOTIONAL HEALTH.
Many of us enjoy football (soccer) and anticipate this major event every four years. Most fans await the opportunity to watch their favorite teams and […]
COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTS AND MENTAL HEALTH
It’s that time of the year when one can sense a buzz coming from many high school seniors as they are preparing to transition to […]
Is A Scroll Really Just A Scroll?
An article for a non-profit organization on“The Impact of Social Media on Adolescent Mental Health“by Sarah Batakanwa, MS3 Let’s talk about something we probably use […]
Burnout—An Exhaustive Pursuit
After completing a lengthy medical and specialty training process, I suddenly felt like I had caught a second wind and was feeling enthusiastic and energetic. […]
From La Casita to the Super Bowl: A Puerto Rican Story
I write this piece from a dual perspective that I carry with me every day: as both a Puerto Rican and an American, and as […]
STRANGER THINGS and TRAUMA
In my work with children and adolescents, I frequently inquire about their current interests and activities capturing their attention. Over the last ten years, I […]
Navigating Middle School: A Guide to Handling Challenges and Embracing Growth
Hello, my name is Sofia. As a sixth grader, I know that stepping into middle school can be a big adjustment. There are new challenges, […]
CONTINGENCY PLANS DURING TURBULENT TIMES
I remember that throughout my elementary school, during the “Cold War” years, children were told to prepare in case of a nuclear attack. We “trained” […]