April 2022

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meet the staff

WRITERS: Rachel Adams Gunkriti Kaur Kavya Gurunath Thejo Tattala Neve Walker Akshaya Vimalraj Ameya Aneja Ashmita Annamalai

ARTISTS: Sahithi Lingampalli Mia Kim Cal Shin-Koh Thejo Tattala

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EDITORS: Uday Lingampalli Geethi Tarra Nitya Baratam Taruni Manam Juee Deshmukh Jashan Mehta Samita Pandit Ameya Aneja Tanvi Jeph Ananya Jha Ashmita Annamalai

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Helen Bian Sahithi Lingampalli Harini Akurathi Mikaela Cadiz Karen He Shoffana Sundaramoorthy

contents

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science

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Debunking Sleep Myths

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The Mandela Effect

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lifestyle

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National Mental Health Awareness Month

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Breaking Down the Curriculum

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What is Eid-al-Fitr?

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Opinion

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Do Grades Really Matter?

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Is Punishing Yourself a Means for Motivation?

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Mask Mandates are No More

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Debunking Sleep pg 7 Myths Sleeping myths are commonly known to be self-developed theories that have spread widely without any actual scientific evidence to back them up. As a result, many people get the misconception of what the truth is about how sleep works and the causes of sleeping issues.

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The Mandela Effect is a psychological phenomenon, causing mass groups of individuals to have false memories regarding a certain event. Read on to learn more about it!

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Myth #1: Being able to sleep anywhere at anytime is a sign you are healthy This myth has long been believed because it supposedly signifies that one is physically able to sleep easily unlike many people, who have trouble falling asleep because of an underlying condition.

What people don’t understand is that being able to sleep anywhere, at any time, can be a problem as well, and it could be the cause of many serious problems such as sleep deprivation, narcolepsy, hypersomnia, ect.

Myth #2: Your body gets used to less sleep It has been shown by recent scientific studies that a person cannot just adapt to getting less sleep as it still has many negative outside factors that come with it. While one may think that their body is getting more used to sleeping less, their physical and mental conduct while doing their normal day-to-day activities may say otherwise. One may feel the consequences of sleep deprivation, irrational decision making, and less involvement in their normal life activities.

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Sleeping myths are commonly known to be self-developed theories that have spread widely without any actual scientific evidence to back them up. As a result, many people get the misconception of what the truth is about how sleep works and the causes of sleeping issues.

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Myth #3: How long you sleep is what matters Many people may think that as long as they gain enough hours of sleep they can be fresh and ready for the next

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day, but many don’t realize that there are other factors as well that add up to good sleep. One method to having a

good night’s sleep is to sleep without distractions for long durations.

Distractions during sleep can include frequent waking up or not being able to rest properly while sleeping.

Myth #4: Exercising before going to bed can potentially disturb your sleep Many people may have the misconception that exercising before going to bed could potentially make you unable to go to sleep due to it making you feel “active”, when actually, it is the other way around.

Exercising can help you sleep better at night as it helps stimulate your brain and relaxes you before getting a good night's sleep.

Myth #5: The more you sleep the better The myth of “the more you sleep the better”, is an extremely common myth that usually goes around teenagers as most of them suffer from lack of sleep and tend to easily believe that lots of sleep is good. Although sleep is beneficial and one should have a decent amount of sleeping time, sleeping for longer than average amounts of time can lead to negative side effects. Some may include undiagnosed chronic conditions, headaches, obesity, etc.

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the m The Mandela Effect is a psychological phenomenon, causing mass groups of individuals to have false memories regarding a certain event. Read on to learn more about it!

"LUKE, I AM YOUR FATHER"

Does Curious George have a tail? Is Pikachu's tail black at its end? Is the peanut butter brand Jiffy or Jif? Did Darth Vader ever actually say “Luke, I am your father”? All of these questions test a phenomenon known as the Mandela Effect. It is named after Nelson Mandela, who was believed, by a mass group of people, to have died in prison in the 1980s.

Many people swore that they could remember news coverage of his death and his widow’s speech. However, Mandela only died fairly recently in 2013. This phenomenon of collective misremembering of details is called the Mandela Effect.

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Curious George doesn’t have a tail.

Pikachu’s tail is actually entirely yellow.

The peanut butter brand is Jif. Darth Vader said “No, I am your father” not “Luke, I am your father”. Don’t feel bad if you fell for any of these. It is just the Mandela effect. But, what causes such a large group of people to remember the wrong thing?

INTO THE SPIDERVERSE

One theory is that the Mandela effect is caused by alternate realities. The idea is quite easy to understand if you have seen any Sci-Fi or MCU movies recently. It is the possibility of a multiverse: the idea that our universe is simply one of many parallel universes to exist. When our universe interacts with other universes, it leaves different people with different memories of what actually happened.

Even though there is a mass group of people who buy into this theory (Seriously, just glance at the subreddit), there is no concrete proof to back it up. However, there isn’t much proof to the contrary either.

mandela MEMORIES BRING BACK, MEMORIES BRING BACK...

The more accepted theory for the cause of the Mandela effect is a series of psychological phenomena that could explain why a mass group of people remember the same, wrong thing.

1. False Memories False memories are exactly what they sound like: wrong recollection of an event or occurrence. Memories can either be entirely wrong or only partially wrong. They aren’t accurate accounts of events, as they can be influenced by bias or emotions.

Memories of past events can also be altered by present suggestions.

2. Confabulation A confabulation is a recount of an event that is said as a fact when there is actually no factual evidence to back it up. This doesn’t mean that a person is purposefully trying to deceive others. It could just be that they believe what they are saying is true, even though it might not be.

effect 3. Confabulation Priming is when exposure to a stimulus influences response to the next stimulus the person encounters (Eske, 2020). What this means in terms of memory is that it is easier to recall things that are related than things that are not. For example, if I stated “ice cream”, you are more likely to recognize “cake” or “brownies” rather than some unrelated word. Priming can also work with suggestions. For example, if someone were to ask you if you saw their red coat in the closet rather than if you saw anything in their closet, it would have more of an impact on your memory.

All of these psychological, memoryrelated phenomena prove that our memories are not infallible. All of these phenomena could be causes of the Mandela effect. While there is much speculation about this phenomenon, one thing that is certain is that it is fascinating and will hopefully be studied for a long time.

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LIFESTYLE!

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PG 15 Reviewing course content for finals and endof-year exams can be exasperating. However, this article will help you learn how to break down the curriculum into smaller, manageable chunks.

PG 17 Eid-al-Fitr is an Islamic festival celebrated by Muslims all over the world to mark the conclusion of Ramadan. But what really is Eid-al-Fitr?

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TOPIC

NMHAM!

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WHAT HAPPENS DURING NMHAM? NMHAM‘s events revolve around a different theme every year. 2022’s theme is “Back to Basics,” focusing on “foundational knowledge about mental health and mental health conditions” and basic steps to take if you’re concerned about anyone’s mental health (Mental Health America, n.d.).

Every April, MHA provides a free toolkit to download in English or Spanish on their website to spread mental health awareness in your community and to share during May. The 2022 Toolkit (English), includes key mental health statistics, shareable and printable posters, indicators of mental illness, easy ways to maintain (or improve) your mental health, where and who to contact to seek treatment for mental illnesses, and a flow chart to discover resources most helpful for your situation. In addition to distributing toolkits, MHA and its affiliates (located in 37 states) run local events such as stress reduction workshops, film screenings and discussions and charity walks.

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They also run creative art exhibitions, community cookouts, trauma first-aid training, free mental health screenings, and guest speaker presentations at schools. This year, MHA hopes that, on the evening of May 1, 2022, buildings all across the States will be lit green, in support of mental health awareness.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION National Mental Health Awareness Month (NMHAM) was created by the organization Mental Health America (MHA), founded in 1909 by Clifford W. Beers. His own appalling experiences in mental institutions encouraged him to advocate for better mental health treatments (Mental Health America, n.d.). MHA is a “community-based nonprofit” that addresses “the needs of those living with mental illness” and promotes “the overall mental health of all” (Mental Health America, n.d.).

NMHAM started in May 1949 to “increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness” and celebrate “recovery from mental illness” (Youth.gov, n.d.).

SHOCKING STATISCS 1. Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults have a mental illness (National Institute of Mental Health, 2022).

2. More than 7 in 10 Gen Zers reported symptoms of depression during the pandemic (Stieg, 2020).

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LGBTQ+, Multiracial, and Native/Indigenous people were the most likely to be mentally ill, at 37%, 25%, and 23%, respectively (Mental Health America, n.d.).

4. 70% of teens say that anxiety and depression are major problems in their community (Menasce Horowitz & Graf, 2019).

5. Only 45% of Gen Zers report that their mental health is very good or excellent, the lowest of any generation (Bethune, 2019).

SELF-CARE TIPS Try to get some exercise every day even 15 minutes helps! There are a variety of fun exercises like running/walking around the block, yoga, dancing, hula hooping, and jumping rope!

Eat healthier - your body will thank you for getting all the vital nutrients it needs! Some tasty ideas of healthy snacks you can incorporate into your diet include yogurt parfaits, apple slices with almond butter, whole-grain tortilla chips with guacamole and salsa, and bell pepper slices with hummus.

Get as much sleep as you can (try for 7 hours or more of uninterrupted sleep). Sleep deprivation can harm your mental and physical well-being, and ruin your quality of life.

Talk to a friend, a trusted adult, or privately journal about the issues you’re facing. Getting your thoughts out, verbally or through paper and pen, can help you feel much better and more hopeful.

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SELF-CARE TIPS CONT. Remember that it’s okay to say NO. If your schedule is overwhelming, don’t be afraid to cut out activities that bring you more stress than happiness and fulfillment, and say no to new opportunities that don’t seem worthwhile.

Make time for relaxing activities a few times a week! Relaxing activities like painting/drawing, meditating, reading a book, taking a long, warm bubble bath, binge-watching all nine seasons of The Office (okay, maybe that’s just me) for the ten-millionth time, whipping up some cupcakes, etc., can help you recharge after a stressful week of…life.

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2. The Suicide Prevention Lifeline has a 24/7 online chatroom, where you can chat one-on-one with a licensed counselor and receive mental support for anything you’re going through.

Alternatively, text MHA to 741741.

Link: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org /chat/ 3. The MHA offers free screenings that can determine if you need further evaluation from a psychiatrist for a variety of mental illnesses like anxiety, depression, PTSD, and eating disorders.

Link: https://screening.mhanational.org/s creening-tools/ 4. Call 1-800-273-8255 if you have suicidal thoughts. You deserve to get help.

RESOURCES

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1. The anonymous Where to get Help questionnaire by MHA asks you questions about your mental health and identity and provides a personalized list of your options/resources for seeking help with mental illness.

Link: https://www.mhanational.org/getinvolved/b4stage4-where-get-help0

Please remember that you are NEVER alone, you are loved, and a vital part of this planet. There are a wide variety of resources available to you if you’re struggling with your mental health. I hope you find the resources linked in this article a helpful starting point.

Always be kind to yourself, and those around you.

CLOSING OUT!

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Breaking Down the Curriculum Reviewing course content for finals and end–of-year exams can be exasperating. However, this article will help you learn how to break down the curriculum into smaller, manageable chunks.

Throughout the school year, students are taught textbooks worth of material.

How, then, are we supposed to review and retain all of the information taught in time for the exam, so that we can score well? By breaking down the curriculum into small, manageable chunks!

First of all, you should obtain a general idea of what you need to know for the exam. Typically, there is a list of key topics given by the textbook, your teacher, or online resources. The table of contents also helps list the necessary topics. These portions can be broken down by unit, chapter, and/or section, depending on the way the curriculum is structured.

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1) Look at the material unit by unit.

Write down the names of the units you need to know. Then, review the core concepts of each overarching theme.

This will provide the most basic outline.

2) Then, focus on the topics given in each unit. Each unit generally has several topics or chapters. These are the main ideas that you need to have a thorough understanding of.

3) Each topic, or chapter, has several subtopics, or sections. If you are not provided with these topics, then you can classify them on your own. Read through the chapter once or twice. This will give you an idea of what the main concepts are.

Emphasize these concepts with supporting details from the text.

4) Finally, review the material. Watch videos online, explain to friends and family, or write down the information you know. Start at the subtopic level.

Make sure you can explain each section, or subtopic, including important key details. Once you finish reviewing all the subtopics in a topic or chapter, you can move on to the next chapter. Then, after you finish

reviewing all the chapters in a unit, you can take a break before you move on to the next unit.

5) Review in-class notes. Notes generally cover what is taught in class, which align with the textbook material.

Sometimes, notes also cover important points that the textbook has not mentioned. So, reviewing notes is a good way to break down the material into key points. Even if there is no new information, it is still a good review of what you have already learned.

Study schedules: Create study schedules according to the topics you need to learn and how much time you have to comprehend them. Prioritize the most important topics and the hardest themes (the ones that will take the most time to learn). Put the easiest topics at the end of your schedule. Make sure that you allocate time to review notes. Finally, schedule a review session at the end so you cover all the topics briefly before your test.

Tips: 1. Study in small sessions. Our brain cannot handle excessively large amounts of information all at once.

Make sure that you study in smaller chunks so that your brain has time to grasp the information, review it and retain it.

2. Take breaks. After studying each subtopic, topic, or unit, take a short break. This way, your brain will have time to relax and refresh for the next study session. When your brain is relaxed and prepared, you will remember information more easily.

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The Islamic calendar year begins with Eid-al-Fitr, the first of two Eids. It marks the end of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month, in which Muslims commemorate Allah's revelation of the Quran, to the Prophet Muhammad. This Eid follows the month of Ramadan, during which many Muslims refrain from eating or drinking during the day for 29 or 30 days. It's part of the Sawm (fasting) pledge, which is one of Islam's five pillars. On the first day of Shawwal, the celebration commemorates the breaking of the dawn-to-dusk fast (the 10th month). When using the Gregorian (solar) calendar, it is roughly 11 days sooner than the previous year.

Following a month of meditation, Muslims gather with their friends and family to express thankfulness to God on Eid-al-Fitr. The occasion reminds Muslims to be grateful for what they have and to share with those who are less fortunate. Eid celebrations include a lot of gifts. Eid contributions are placed in money bags for children, and sweet goods like cookies and dates are distributed among loved ones, neighbors, coworkers, acquaintances, and even strangers. Family members will also exchange gifts, though the majority of these will be reserved for the family's youngest members.

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Eid-al-Fitr is celebrated in a variety of ways across the world. Fireworks display days are particularly popular in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, as individuals take advantage of the

A d i E chance to spend quality time with their families.

Muslims will greet one another with 'Eid Mubarak,' which means a blessed day during Eid. It is the anticipated greeting upon meeting a fellow Muslim for the first time on Eid, and it is spoken on both Eid days. When they visit

Muslim friends and coworkers on this day, many non-Muslims who are familiar with the word and its meaning greet them with 'Eid Mubarak.'

Al-Fitr

Muslims frequently dress up to go to their local mosque, where they may not only participate in prayers but also have their first meal in a month during daylight hours. The Salaat ul-Fajr prayer is said before dawn, followed by a bath before the Eid prayer, also known as Salaat al-Eid. Salaat al-Eid is

only performed twice a year, thus the imam leading the gathering will normally explain how to execute it before it starts.

Importantly, Eid al-Fitr isn't only a Muslim festival! Non-Muslims are invited and encouraged to visit the homes and festivities of friends and family members in various communities.

Eid al-Fitr festivities take place in every country, town, and neighborhood, and they always provide a chance for family and friends to get together and express their beliefs.

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Do grades really matter? pg 23

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Is punishing yourself a means for motivation? pg 25

Mask mandates pg 29

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Is punishing yourself a means for motivation?

No, Often, individuals will engage in selfpunishment as a way to lessen the guilt for not being productive or completing a task. Self-punishment can include anything from taking away a reward, such as watching tv or visiting friends, or mentally reprimanding oneself.

Sometimes, it can even go as far as inflicting self-harm. Possibly, little things such as taking away a reward can ensure motivation and allow the individual to work so that they can reimpose the reward for themselves.

However, for some, this may not work and may result in even less motivation than was previously present as they

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now have no reward to look forward to.

Self-reprimanding almost always affects one’s mental health,weakening one’s self-esteem and confidence. This does not create motivation but rather forces one to work for the sake of getting things done. Self-harm, possibly the worst punishment to impose, erases all aspects of ‘loving yourself’ and brings down self-worth.

From my experience, it is very difficult to create motivation through selfreprimanding and harm. Motivation must come within oneself. An individual will only be motivated if they are passionate about the topic or are interested in the results. Sometimes,

Written by Ashmita Annamalai Edited by Nitya Baratam & Geethikaa Tarra Layout by Shoffana Sundaramoorthy en if an individual is passionate and interested in the results, the motivation to get things done just might not be there. From personal experience in situations such as this, it is best to be patient with your mind and body; treat it with respect and it will eventually open up and allow you to work hard.

Motivation is not something that comes easily, especially for individuals going through tough times. Although it is common to believe that the selfpunishment is deserved, it tends to become a harmful cycle and takes a great toll on mental health. Patience and self-compassion are key and listening to your mind and body will produce the best results.

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by neve walker + edited by tanvi jeph, ameya aneja, ashm After two years of wearing masks, quarantining, and being six feet apart, mask mandates for schools are being lifted. Thanks to falling COVID numbers we are now making steps to return to our pre-COVID lifestyle.

Although many see the lifting of the mask mandate as a good step forward, many question whether we are ready for this big step. Many people are saying good riddance to the masks, although they are still recommended.

The point many people are making is that we are a country built on freedom, and we should have the choice whether we wear a mask or not. With the low cases and minimal risk kids face, we should have the choice whether or not we want to wear a mask.

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Although freedom of choice is a compelling point, it is also important to focus on people's health, and children's education. With the increase of cases, schools threaten to close. For my high school, Cathedral Catholic, we had to postpone school by a week in the beginning of the year and by a few days before second semester.

People should have the right to choose whether they want to wear a mask or not, but the second it starts to affect them and their education, there should not be a choice. There’s a specific time and place to not wear a mask and people need to recognize it.

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References for science DEBUNKING SLEEPING MYTHS Taylor, Maygrace. “7 Common Sleep Myths Debunked by Science.” Amerisleep, 20 Jan. 2021, https:// amerisleep.com/blog/common-sleep-myths/.

“Debunking Sleep Myths ABC News .” ABC News, ABC News Network, https://abcnews.go.com/Health/ debunking-sleep-myths-compromising-health/story?id=62414551.

“Common Myths and Facts about Sleep.” Sleep Foundation, 1 Apr. 2022, https://www.sleepfoundation.org/ how-sleep-works/myths-and-facts-about-sleep.

15 Sleep Myths Debunked | MDLinx. https://www.mdlinx.com/article/15-sleep-myths-debunked/lfc-3733? reg_prompt=true.

“Oversleeping: Bad for Your Health?” Johns Hopkins Medicine, https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/ wellness-and-prevention/oversleeping-bad-for-your-health.

THE MANDELA EFFECT Cuncic, A. (2021, August 11). What Is the Mandela Effect? Verywell Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/ what-is-the-mandela-effect-4589394 Eske, J. (2020, July 28). What is the Mandela effect? Medical News Today. https://www.medicalnewstoday. com/articles/mandela-effect#features

References for lifestyle NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH Bethune, S. (2019, January). Gen Z more likely to report mental health concerns. American Psychological Association. Retrieved April 3, 2022, from https://www.apa.org/monitor/2019/01/gen-z Menasce Horowitz, J., & Graf, N. (2019, February 20). Most U.S. Teens See Anxiety and Depression as a Major Problem Among Their Peers. Pew Research Center. Retrieved April 3, 2022, from https://www. pewresearch.org/social-trends/2019/02/20/most-u-s-teens-see-anxiety-and-depression-as-a-majorproblem-among-their-peers/ Mental Health America. (n.d.). About Us. Mental Health America. Retrieved April 2, 2022, from https://www. mhanational.org/about Mental Health America. (n.d.). BIPOC Mental Health. Mental Health America. Retrieved April 3, 2022, from https://www.mhanational.org/bipoc-mental-health Mental Health America. (n.d.). Mental Health Month. Mental Health America. Retrieved April 2, 2022, from https://www.mhanational.org/mental-health-month Mental Health America. (2022, April). Back to Basics Outreach Toolkit. Mental Health America. Retrieved April 3, 2022, from https://mhanational.org/sites/default/files/Full%202022%20Back%20to%20Basics%20 MHM%20Toolkit%20-%20FINAL.pdf National Institute of Mental Health. (2021, April). Caring for Your Mental Health. National Institute of Mental Health. Retrieved April 3, 2022, from https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/caring-for-your-mental-health National Institute of Mental Health. (2022, January). Mental Illness Statistics. National Institute of Mental Health. Retrieved April 3, 2022, from https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/mental-illness#part_2541 Stieg, C. (2020, October 21). More than 7 in 10 Gen-Zers report symptoms of depression during pandemic, survey finds. CNBC. Retrieved April 3, 2022, from https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/21/survey-more-than-7in-10-gen-zers-report-depression-during-pandemic.html Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2021, October 18). Awareness Day 2018 Activities. SAMHSA. Retrieved April 3, 2022, from https://www.samhsa.gov/childrens-awarenessday/community-events/2018-activities Youth.gov. (n.d.). May is National Mental Health Month. Youth.gov. Retrieved April 2, 2022, from https://youth.gov/feature-article/may-national-mental-health-month WHAT IS EID-AL-FITR? Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. (n.d.). The Pluralism Project. Retrieved April 8, 2022, from https://pluralism.org/ ramadan-and-eid-al-fitr Richardson, I. (2022, March 14). What is Eid al-Fitr - Eid al-Fitr Meaning. Country Living Magazine. Retrieved April 8, 2022, from https://www.countryliving.com/life/inspirational-stories/a39196347/eid-al-fitr-meaning/ Simpson, L. (n.d.). What Exactly Is Eid-al-Fitr? Culture Trip. Retrieved April 8, 2022, from https:// theculturetrip.com/middle-east/articles/so-what-exactly-is-eid-al-fitr/

References for OPINION DO GRADES REALLY MATTER? NYS Higher Education Services Corporation - Do Grades Matter. (n.d.). Higher Education Services Corporation. https://www.hesc.ny.gov/prepare-for-college/your-high-school-path-to-college/do-gradesmatter.html

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