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By Niku Sedarat For centuries, religion has been a pillar of the human experience. For some, religion bolsters the human psyche—providing...

By Niku Sedarat Adolescence is a critical period for identity formation. However, when society scrutinizes one's personal identity with...

By Niku Sedarat June is Pride Month—a month annually celebrated to commemorate and celebrate the various contributions made by the LGBTQ+...

By Niku Sedarat In the realms of healthcare, mental health care has long been the overlooked facet of our well-being. Despite growing...

By Niku Sedarat Climate change is arguably one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. However, it isn't just about melting...

By Niku Sedarat Student life is often characterized as a time of growth, exploration, and learning. However, beneath the surface, many...

By Niku Sedarat United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy recently announced loneliness as a public health crisis. Exacerbated by...

By Niku Sedarat Amid a youth mental health crisis, the prevalence of mental health challenges amongst youth and adolescents is rampantly...

By Niku Sedarat During Self-Injury Awareness Month, it is crucial for us to delve into the topic of self-injury, gaining a deeper...

By Niku Sedarat In a world filled with societal expectations and beauty standards, the journey to cultivating positive body image and...

By Niku Sedarat In recent years, there has been a rampant increase in the prevalence of eating disorders and disordered eating among...

By Niku Sedarat As we commemorate Black History Month, it becomes increasingly vital to delve into the interconnected relationship...

By Niku Sedarat Mental health, a fundamental pillar of our overall well-being, often dwells in the shadows of societal stigma. However,...

By Niku Sedarat As human beings, we embody various identities and group affiliations that intricately interweave to shape our...

By Niku Sedarat By now, many of us are aware of the importance of mental health in our daily lives. Not only does mental health impact...

By Niku Sedarat For many, the New Year marks a time of transformation, personal growth, and development. But, here at Unité, our focus...

By Niku Sedarat In life, it is only human to encounter those days when a wave of negative emotions crashes over us. It's almost second...

By Niku Sedarat We've all heard the phrase: "New Year, New Me." Yet, for many, the reality is often closer to "New Me, Same Old Habits."...

By Niku Sedarat The holiday season is typically associated with joy, connection, and community, revolving around the themes of family and...

By Niku Sedarat As many students approach the end of their first semester of the school year, the looming final exam season may add an...

By Niku Sedarat The winter season is often associated with joy, filled with holidays, snow, and community. However, according to the...

By Niku Sedarat Chronic stress is widely recognized as a mentally taxing experience, often contributing to a decline in mental...

By Niku Sedarat Thanksgiving and other food-centered holidays are often portrayed as happy occasions filled with family, friends, and...

By Niku Sedarat Stress, particularly distress, is often an unwelcome sensation. Its impact can feel even more overwhelming when an...

By Niku Sedarat Stress is a mechanism that nearly every individual has encountered at some point in their life. In fact, stress is...

By Niku Sedarat In the whirlwind of our fast-paced lives filled with schoolwork, family responsibilities, extracurricular activities, and...

By Niku Sedarat As human beings, we have a natural curiosity about what the future has in store for us. If you can relate to this, that's...

By: Niku Sedarat Decision-making is one of the earliest challenges we encounter, even as young children. Chocolate or vanilla ice cream?...

By: Niku Sedarat Returning to school is a mix of excitement and anxiety for many students, especially after a long summer break....

By Niku Sedarat Returning to school is a mix of excitement and anxiety for many students, especially after a long summer break....

By: Niku Sedarat When I ask my peers what comes to mind when I say the word "self-care," they often reply with "face masks," "bubble...

By Niku Sedarat We have all experienced stress at some point in our lives. However, stress has extreme implications on our daily lives...

By: Niku Sedarat Negative self-talk has become an extremely normalized way of talking to yourself. Phrases such as “I hate myself”, “I’m...

By: Niku Sedarat As humans, we naturally tend to avoid discomfort. Whether it's sitting awkwardly in a ZOOM breakout room waiting for...

Written by: Niku Sedarat With our fast-paced and often stressful lives, it is becoming more common for individuals to demonstrate this...