The Fountain: Dare to be Stronger

Not everybody is a baker, and not everybody may want to make a cake from scratch. However, baking is a technique many use to relieve stress. It’s cheap and accessible to all because of premade mixes. One can easily make many simple pastries and desserts, such as cakes, brownies, Cinnabons, etc.

BAKING.

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Writing out or even drawing your feelings could be a possible artistic outlet for your emotions. Some may prefer this aesthetically pleasing way to vent, but there is also a different way to perceive this—a rage book. Personally, I like to keep certain pages in my journal dedicated explicitly to scribbles and random shapes to express anger. However, some may want to express that in their entire journal or not at all. Know that there is no correct way to vent, and it is all up to the creator. The entire purpose is to do what relieves you.

JOURNALING.

” At first, it was difficult to establish a routine for me during certain periods in my life, but once I found something that worked for me, it made me so much more productive.

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Speaking from experience, some things helped me when going through rough times:

Being able to cope with life’s most prominently difficult challenges is extremely strenuous, and having no outlet for your feelings can make one feel alone and lost in their problems. As teenagers, we often feel we cannot talk to adults about our problems and believe they won’t understand. Therefore, turning to our friends for help instead, but sometimes this can be unhealthy. We shouldn’t have to deal with our problems alone, but our friends most likely have burdens to carry themselves. Though one should never suffer in silence, if you feel you cannot talk to anybody about what’s bothering you, you should work on bettering yourself instead.

BY: CARLY CANTOR | INSTAGRAM: @CARLY.CANTOR

Dare to be Stronger

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Learn more about the School District of Palm Beach County Department of Behavioral and Mental Health and the District’s comprehensive school mental health efforts by reviewing their website and the Caring First website.

• Be aware of their thoughts, emotions and behaviors. They believe in a healthy balance of social, emotional and physical well-being. • Go to school ready to learn and engage in activities. They have a positive attitude toward learning and believe in their ability to succeed. • Have supportive and caring connections with others and use appropriate problem-solving skills. They get along well with their family and friends, and are able to navigate typical relationship challenges when they arise.

What is mental health? Mental health is our ability to live fully, engage with others, and respond to challenges. Mentally healthy students are more likely to:

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In conclusion, We must remember how important it is to take care of ourselves. Always put yourself first because, as cheesy as it sounds, you only live once. Therefore, you must prioritize living the best life possible, or you may regret it.

At first, it was difficult to establish a routine for me during certain periods in my life, but once I found something that worked for me, it made me so much more productive. I made time for my schoolwork, hobbies, exercise, and to chill.

HAVE A ROUTINE.

No, this does not mean going out and spending a ton of money, rather enjoying the air, the atmosphere, or simply just the presence of other people. Being holed up in a room for an entire day isn’t healthy, and it doesn’t feel good either.

GO OUT MORE.

Books are full of knowledge, fictional or not. They can take you to entirely different universes to understand certain aspects of life from a different perspective. Bibliotherapy is a huge help to many, and it’s worth a try.

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