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This post was written by a CSUCI student.
Today it is almost impossible to avoid social media no matter where you are. We are completely inundated with technology and social media platforms, and we have to wonder what the effects of that are for kids and teenagers, as well as adults. Teenagers are the primary concern when discussing what social media usage does to the brain. Most if not all kids ...
This post was written by a CSUCI student.
I decided to surprise Angel, a friend whom I’ve been working out with. We usually go to the gym and have our workout sessions but this week I noticed she was feeling a little unmotivated. Yesterday in lieu of our regular gym session, I surprised Angel and we went for a bike ride instead. It was great having that motivation back from her, I believe the fre...
By Stephanie Escobedo Tirado, local CSUCI student.
It’s easy to say, “You’re young; live a little!” Or, “That stuff only happens in the movies.” What are the effects of these words on young people?
Here’s the impact that many don’t want to admit: it’s hurting teenagers.
Now, I don’t mean all teenagers have that one person in their life that encourages them to live a little by taking a “sip” o...
Written by Jazmin Lopez, a Ventura County high school student.
Violetta didn't like pretty people, especially pretty women who looked so effortlessly perfect and like their lives were filled with adventures and friends who actually liked them. Violetta detested pretty women who adorned their skin with the most expensive makeup, but somehow she couldn't stop watching these women through the screen...
Are today’s teens and young adults at risk of developing depression and anxiety due to our constant use of technology, screen time, and social media? And does this impact their alcohol and drug use or abuse? How can parents encourage healthy use of technology and better coping mechanisms that will enhance teens’ mental health rather than create more problems for them in the future?
In an age when...
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