Emotional Health
Preventing a lifetime of loneliness
I must be attracted to the depression my phone brings me every night because no matter what, I’m going to check my social media before I go to bed. I know I’m not the only one. Lying in bed I […]
Making strong men, good men
From the United States to Asia, we live in a rape supportive culture whether we choose to believe it or not. If you look a little more closely at everyday language, thoughts and actions, this culture becomes real no matter […]
Mental health support: Does Germany have the answer?
In my last article, I talked about how Jillian is working hard to get “Verbeamtung” for her future career, which can only be achieved if the person passes multiple tests and standards to what Germany defines as “healthy”. Jillian […]
Meaning of “I love you” around the world
How one person perceives love can be completely different from another person based on how they grew up. Love can mean responsibility and seriousness in places like Russia. It can mean selflessness and enlightenment in places like Japan. In Finland, […]
Emotional/ mental benefits of friends around the world
Imagine being a child again. Your parents tell you that you’re moving soon. You may have three months to pack up and leave or you may have three days. Imagine leaving your closest friends and your favorite teachers. Everything is […]
April Fool’s Around the World
Although April Fools’ Day isn’t a national holiday in any country, it is celebrated and well known in Canada, Europe, Australia, the United States and many other areas. Here are some pranks from each region along with some you can […]
Mental/ emotional illnesses preventing German jobs
I have Crohn’s Disease. I’m also in college, which means stress and anxiety are not unfamiliar to me with the workload I get on a daily basis. Often, I go to counseling sessions to help my mental health so it […]