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Breakfasts 1) Basic Overnight Oats (4 jars) Time: 5 min prep + overnight You’ll need: Rolled oats, milk (dairy or plant-based), yogurt (optional), chia or flax, pinch of salt, optional fruit & nut butter. Steps: Combine 1/2 cup oats + 1/2 cup milk + 2 Tbsp yogurt + 1 tsp chia in each jar. Add a pinch of salt. Stir, top with  fruit, chill overnight.  Tip: For extra protein, add 1 Tbsp peanut or almond butter.  Source: EatingWell – “Basic Overnight Oats.” 2) Blueberry–Spinach S

University applications can be stressful and can definitely distract you from prioritizing yourself. Below, with some research, we have created a list of activities to do to get your mind off the stress. Aim to do 1 or 2 of these daily: Walk or jog outside, movement and fresh air clears your head and diffuses stress. Healthy body, calm mind. UBC Admissions Dance or move to music, whether it’s blasting a playlist or vibing alone in your room, rhythm gets rid of tension and anx

Applying to university feels like a marathon. Deadlines, essays, transcripts, it definitely does get messy. But stress doesn’t help; planning, self‑care and perspective does and are key during this chaotic time. Quotes from other students: "You are not alone" Students who’ve been through the process recommend leaning on your community for instance friends, mentors, older students. As one former applicant puts it: “ Take advantage of the community around you! … When I get over

as a small idea with a goal of reducing the stigma around young people’s mental health struggles has grown beyond what we ever imagined. Looking back, I can’t help but feel a mix of pride and gratitude for everything we’ve accomplished together as a community. Shoutout to Kiana! We’ve created a space where speaking up feels safe, even when it’s hard. Progress wasn’t guaranteed, and it still isn’t, but showing up matters the most. Each small step has built up faster than expec

Mental health is not just about making it through tough days or seeking happiness, but it's about finding out who we are, on the inside. For teenagers, especially, identity can be a puzzle with pieces that are scattered throughout different moments and feelings yet this puzzle can break without mental stability. Mental Health as a Reflection What we're feeling on the inside is what makes us see ourselves. When we're feeling confident and solid we reflect that. But if your men

Mental health affects everything, it's about how you think and function every day. It helps you deal with feelings of stress and anxiousness, and to live your best life. Mental health is extremely important, and usually overlooked and ignored. Globally, 1 in 7 teens deal with bad mental health conditions and the majority of these issues are untreated. When these issues aren’t addressed, they worsen and lead teenagers to isolate themselves, distance themselves from their frien

Social media and phones are everywhere! They have transformed the way we communicate and spend our free time. It’s great and keeps everyone connected. But it also has a lot of negative effects that are difficult to notice, and can cause teens to feel stressed or anxious.    The Impact of Social Media: Social media has lots of benefits, but there is also a negative side. For example, it keeps you connected with your friends! But it’s also full of unrealistic standards, flawles

Did you know that journaling about your mental feelings about your feelings is linked to a decrease in mental distress?  Journaling has been used for thousands of years as a support tool for mental wellbeing, it is known, not only to reduce the level of anxiety and stress but it is also a factor in increasing the strength of your immune cells and also it has so many other benefits. Journaling is one of the primary techniques which enable the person to appraise their emotional

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