Science, Health, and Technology

A drawing of the author, who has long blonde hair, glasses, and a beard. Photo courtesy of the author.

Understanding mental health: my experience

Lucas Aho

Relaxing by the river in Portland, Oregon. Photo courtesy of the author.

Getting in touch with nature

Holden Miller

The AIDS Memorial Quilt in Washington, D.C. Photo courtesy of National Institutes of Health.

LGBTQ+ history is important too

Nathan DeJesus

Man running in athletic clothes on a road in front of a mountainous landscape. Photo courtesy of Pixabay on Pexels.

The bliss of exercise and nutrition

Alex Chou

A photo of the author's physical planner. Photo courtesy of Haruka Nabeshima.

Five ways to boost your productivity

Haruka Nabeshima

A Jaiden Animations video on the author's laptop, against a closed windowsill. Photo taken by the author.

Jaiden Animations is the reason I’m in therapy

Ella Verinder

Two images of the author side by side, one of very young before her social anxiety diagnosis and one of her today. Photos courtesy of the author.

Shy? Or something more?

Bethany Soto-Gomez

Crosswalk in long exposure. Photo courtesy of Mauro Mora on Unsplash.

Ordinary excellence

Julie Mahoney

Photo of a silver teapot on a counter. Photo taken by Justis Porter.

Love yourself

Justis Porter

View of highway, blue sky, and distant traffic from the author's ride home. Photo courtesy of the author.

The new goodbye

Cindy Tran

A lawn sign that reads "You are worthy of love." Photo courtesy of Tim Mossholder on Unsplash.

Learning to love

Deborah Adebanjo

A black-and-white photo of water droplets falling into an open hand. Photo courtesy of Geetanjal Khanna on Unsplash.

Mental health in the Latino community

Albin E. Casilla Mendez

A pile of polaroids featuring the author and various experiences she's had. Photo by Kasandra Wilcox.

Living.

Kasandra Wilcox

The Writing through the Distance logotype.

Black women need more mental health support

Deborah Adebanjo

A student uses a laptop to watch a YouTube video while also on their cell phone. Photo courtesy of Teens in Print's library.

Adolescents and internet access

Justis Porter

A comic-style illustration of a food desert. Art credit to Shirley Cannon.

Food deserts: bringing awareness during the pandemic

Bethany Soto

Photo of a person wearing a mask looking at produce outdoors. Image courtesy of Gabriella Clare Marino via Unsplash.

Local business leaders reflect on surviving one year of COVID-19

Maria O’Malley

Person standing and looking out towards a lake at sunset. Photo courtesy of Lukas Rychvalsky on Pexels.

Mental health and the economy

Alex Chou

Small white dog with long hair in a tie-dye shirt stands in front of a protest line, where people hold signs that read "NO MORE FACTORY FARMS." Photo courtesy of Jorge Maya on Unsplash.

Vegans just want more positive change

Hiwan Maru

A segment of glacial ice slowly melts on the cold beach of a glacial lagoon in Iceland. Photo courtesy of Joseph Vary on Unsplash.

Why should we stop global warming?

Saralis Caballeros Cabral

Three signs behind a fence that read, "Don't give up," You are not alone" and "You matter." Photo courtesy of Dan Meyers on Unsplash.

Have conversations about mental health

Julian Suazo

Three yellow balloons with smiley faces on them against a grey backdrop. Photo courtesy of Tim Mossholder on Unsplash.

Take mental health disorders seriously

Jelissa Diaz

Photo of the author's bunny, courtesy of Rebecca Soto.

Owning a pet aids mental health

Rebecca Soto

Black iPhone 4 with a folder marked, "Social media" open, displaying Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

Are you influenced by social media?

Alondra Batista Segura

Cars in a strip mall parking lot in Madison, WI, with flooding water reaching the height of half a wheel. Photo courtesy of Jim Gade on Unsplash.

The relevance of climate change

Mikayle Nelms

Image of a message written in multicolor, "Our education system can [be] better." Photo courtesy of author, Francesca Attis.

How can school be better for teachers and students?

Francesca Attis

Image of a young Black person with their eyes closed leaning against their hand, posing against a white background. Photo by Honey Yanibel Minaya Cruz on Unsplash.

The struggles of Black women and young Black girls in America

Yari Dodd-Grant

Antoni Gaudi's curved, beige concrete "La Pedrera" building in Barcelona, Spain. Photo courtesy of Florencia Potter on Unsplash.

Pandemic travel with my family

Xochitl Tai-Dawson

Woman in a red long sleeve shirt sitting in a grey chair. Photo courtesy of Cottonbro on Pexels.

Procrastination and you

Payton Qin

Syringe inserted in a bottle that reads "Coronavirus vaccine, COVID-19, Injection use only." Photo courtesy of Hakan Nural on Unsplash.

The vaccine of the year

Maria O’Malley

Woman with headphones in, staring into space. Photo courtesy of Siddarth Bhogra on Unsplash.

Why we need boredom

Lily Castello

Neon sign of an Instagram "like." Photo courtesy of Prateek Katyal on Unsplash.

What social media can do to all of us

Madeleine Farnkoff

Blood sugar testers for people with diabetes. Photo courtesy of Mykenzie Johnson on Unsplash.

The ramifications of rising healthcare and drug prices

Holden Miller

iPhone home screen displaying a folder of social media apps — Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Photo courtesy of dole777 on Unsplash.

Passion away from the screen

Ayan Mohamed

Photo taken by Tamara Bitter that shows the PS5, which is the main scalping product. Image courtesy of Unsplash.

Scalping should be illegal

Daniel Merchan

Image of a phone laying on a patch of grass. Photo courtesy of Noizy Bull via Unsplash.

With my Android, it was my time to get roasted

Ibrahima Barry

Empty blood tube with positive coronavirus label. Photo courtesy of Prasesh Shiwakoti on Unsplash.

My family's fight with COVID-19

Bethany Soto

Photo of protest sign with an image of a burning earth with the words, "Wake up." Image courtesy of Markus Spiske via Unsplash.

Wake up, Bostonians — Our environment is falling apart

Hiwan Maru

Photo of "Sorry we're closed" sign in a business's window. Image courtesy of Tim Mossholder via Unsplash.

The great American deceit

Andrew Harnish

Willow tree woman carrying baby figurine. Photo courtesy of Phil Hearing on Unsplash.

The importance of a mother

David Santana

Photo of a stethoscope and medical chart. Image courtesy of Pexels.

Deconstructing America's healthcare system

Alex Chou

Three teens look at their phones on a park bench. Photo courtesy of Teens in Print's photo library.

Social media's 21st century rise and fall

Giselle Berents

Assorted makeup brushes and makeup on a table. Photo courtesy of Raphael Lovaski on Unsplash.

The foundation of makeup and teen self-esteem

Amaiya Altamirano

Image of a therapist taking notes during a therapy session. Photo courtesy of Paulina Zimmerman via Pexels.

The Stigma with Teen Mental Health

Aneshia Alexander

Black and white image of stethoscope. Photo courtesy of Hush Naidoo via Unsplash.

Racial Disparities & Public Health

Michaelle Mota

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The Importance of the Arts in Our Society

Cindy Tran

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Don’t let virtue-signaling become the undermining juggernaut of activism

Haruka Nabeshima

Hughes' grandfather, Army Corporal Gerald Hughes of Roslindale, MA, outside the 312th Evac. Hospital in Chu Lai, Republic of Vietnam, Spring 1969. Photo courtesy of Maxwell Hughes.

Veterans should not carry the weight of war alone

Maxwell Hughes

House plants along a windowsill. Photo courtesy of Tucker Good.

The connection between happiness and a meaningful life

Samiir Muhamad

An adult holding a baby's hand. Photo courtesy of Aditya Romansa on Unsplash.

Women should be able to choose abortion

Jaida Pina

A smartphone with Instagram open on the screen. Photo courtesy of NeONBRAND on Unsplash.

The consequences of social media

Alikhan Romeus

A person reaches to fit a puzzle piece in a cartoon head with a missing piece. Photo courtesy of Tumisu on Pixabay.

Teen mental dilemma: unheard

Davyahna Eldridge

A black cat rests on its stomach. Photo courtesy of Emmett Hughes.

How can pets benefit us during quarantine?

Emmett Hughes

Student working at their desk in a classroom. Photo courtesy of Jesswin Thomas via Unsplash.

Let's talk about mental health in school

Sally Phan

A hand holds a small field of solar panels and wind towers in its palm.

A sustainable future is imperative

Maxwell Hughes

One person hands a menstrual pad to another in the bathroom. Photo courtesy of Annika Gordon via Unsplash.

Menstrual products in school bathrooms

Bendu David

Rows of school desks in rows in a dark classroom. Photo courtesy of Ruben Rodriguez from Unsplash.

Should schools set the foundation for life?

Jhada Nicholas

A person wearing headphones plays "Terraria" on a desktop computer. Photo courtesy of Emmett Hughes.

The benefits of video games in quarantine

Emmett Hughes

A phone opens to the Youtube app. Photo courtesy of Szabo Viktor on Unsplash.

Cancel culture is driving YouTubers away: Here's why it needs to stop

David Santana

A cardboard sign reads "RACISM IS A PANDEMIC." Photo courtesy of Ehimetalor Akhere Unuabona by Unsplash.

The systematic racism in healthcare

Jersey Oller

A group of young runners, including the author. Photo courtesy of Annalise Peterson.

The female athlete triad: Why young runners are suffering in silence

Annalise Peterson

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Taking a backseat on Zoom

Nola Minogue

Assorted sliced fruits in a white ceramic bowl. Photo courtesy of Trang Doan on Pexels.

The connection between diet and health

Samiir Muhamed

The author's cat, Lucifer, in her home. Photo courtesy of Hanna Gummer.

In the midst of a crisis we must hold on to the things that bring us joy

Hanna Gummer