If a Tree Falls
“If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” Substance abuse is no stranger to us — it is…
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The Inextricable Tie Between Mental Health and Disabilities
“I sometimes spent nights just thinking about my disability. I feel silenced, shuttered, disregarded. I never felt this anxiety and depression online. Things are different now.” Quietly but with bold…
Discussing Anxiety Disorders
IMSA students are no strangers to anxiety, navigating both high school and a pandemic at the same time. Anxiety is defined as a strong emotion that includes tension, worried and…
Social Media and Mental Health: Pros, Cons, and Solutions
Socializing is a key part of life at IMSA. We thrive off of connections with one another, as socializing helps us reduce feelings of anxiety and depression. Social media provides…
Advice to Juniors: Finding an Internship
Finding an Internship (May – October)“The IMSA Internship program connects high school juniors and seniors to real-world learning experiences with business professionals, nonprofits, and entrepreneurial mentors to carry out an…
Advice to Juniors: Finding an SIR
Finding an SIR (early August – early October) Student Inquiry and Research (SIR) is the pinnacle of an IMSA education. Every I-day, juniors and seniors step away from the textbook…