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…
interview
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…
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…
ISA Mental Health Interview
Indian Student Association, commonly known as ISA, is an IMSA culture club that facilitates conversations and celebrations of Indian culture. ISA holds many events throughout the year, including their culture…
ASIA Mental Health Interview
IMSA’s large East and Southeast Asian-American community features a diverse collection of ethnic, economic, and familial backgrounds, but shares some common experiences amongst them. Due to a loosely shared cultural…
NASS Mental Health Interview
Guest writer: Zoie Sloneker The Native community, in general, has many lasting mental health struggles due to generational trauma. Due to the genocide attempted against Natives, much of Native culture…