The month of May is mental health awareness month, check out this article for information on Eating disorders: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK558911/#:~:text=These%20include%20bipolar%20disorder%2C%20cyclothymia,increase%20in%20morbidity%20and%20mortality
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Mood Disorders. "Mood disorders are described by marked disruptions in emotions (severe lows called depression or highs called hypomania or mania). These include bipolar disorder, cyclothymia, hypomania, major depressive disorder, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, persistent depressive disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. These are common psychiatric disorders leading to an increase in morbidity and mortality" ~Sandeep Sekhon & Vikas Gupta. Learn more about mood disorders with the link below! National Library of Medicine.
Are sports an important component to your college search? Not only does Olivet offer a great range of programs, they also offer many great opportunities for students to participate in sports, learn about the athletic opportunities here: https://www.olivet.edu/athletics
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Get the answers to the most commonly asked financial aid questions by checking out this article on the Financial Aid website: https://www.collegeavestudentloans.com/resources/what-is-financial-aid/
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Federal Student Aid. What is it? "Financial aid is money received from an outside source to help pay for a higher education. It can cover costs like tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, transportation, and some living expenses. A variety of places, such as the government, school, or private businesses offer financial aid for college, and there are different types such as grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans" - college ave. collegeavestudentloans.com/resources/what-is-financial-aid/
5 commonly asked questions answered in the article linked below! "What is the difference between merit and need based financial aid?""How does Financial Aid work?""How do I apply for scholarships?""What are the different types of financial aid?""How do I find scholarships?". college ave student loans
"Eating disorders affect several million people at any given time, most often women between the ages of 12 and 35" - American Psychiatric Association. https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/eating-disorders/what-are-eating-disorders
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Types of Eating Disorders. 1. Anorexia Nervosa. 2. Bulimia Nervosa. 3. Binge Eating disorder. 4. other specified feeding and eating disorder. 5. ARFID. 6. PICA. 7. Rumination Disorder. American Psychiatric Association. medical LEADERSHIP FOR MIND, BRAIN AND BODY. Learn more with the article attached to the URL below!
Study almost any course by using Khan academy, access your study skills here: https://www.khanacademy.org/
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Did you know? Khan academy can help you study more than 60 different classes? learn more about the different subjects you can study with the link below!
Niche offers rankings on a variety of schools in the United States, Check out this profile for the College of DuPage: https://www.niche.com/colleges/college-of-dupage/
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Did you know that Southern Illinois University went green and helped reduce plastic waste of water bottles? Learn more about this project here: https://sustainability.siu.edu/programs/green-fund-grant-program.php
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Southern Illinois University - Carbondale. Green Fund Project. Project categories: Food, Energy, Efficiency, renewable energy, greening/grounds, transportation, waste, and outreach for sustainability efforts
Here are 7 different apps for teen counseling, in respect to May being mental health awareness month: https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/online-therapy-for-teens#_noHeaderPrefixedContent
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Healthline. 7 Best online teen counseling programs for 2023. Gulnaz Khan, et al. Healthline. 1
talkspace. Insurance Coverage: covered by many insurance companies, FSA/HSA also acceptedCost: weekly plans start at $69. Teens have 24/7 access to help with Talkspace. You can send your therapist unlimited texts, videos, photos, and audio messages through the website or mobile app, conducted in a private virtual chat room with a secure internet connection.Use code "SPACE" for $100 off 1st subscription.
2. betterhelp teen counseling concept project. Counseling happens through private virtual therapy rooms where teens can communicate with their counselor. Teens can chat with counselors through messaging, live chats, phone calls, and video conferencing. You can also access services by smartphone, tablet, or computer. Phone calls may also be conducted on a landline. Insurance is generally not accepted. Costs: $60-90 per week
3 amwell. Licensed mental health professionals can work with children and teens on a variety of issues, ranging from anxiety to life transitions. All appointments are conducted through live video chats.An advantage of their video platform is that you can hide the view of yourself on screen, which makes it feel more like a face-to-face conversation — something that can put teens at ease. Amwell accepts insurance. But, if your sessions aren’t covered under your plan, out-of-pocket costs are still below the middle value for therapy, which can be between $100 to $200 per session. *$109 per session for a master’s-level clinician and psychotherapist or *$129 per session for a doctoral-level professional; for a psychiatrist, the initial consultation is $279 and each follow-up appointment is $109. 4
4. synergy etherapy. Synergy eTherapy offers free consultations, so you can test the waters before committing. This is a great option for teens who are seeking help, if for no other reason than they’re hesitant to commit to therapy.Insurance Coverage: out-of-network benefits only.Cost: $100-200 per session (Therapists set their own rates & you pay as you go ) 5.
dr. on demand. Appointments are available any day of the week to meet your schedule, which is very handy for teens with school schedules. Both psychiatrists and therapists can help screen and treat a variety of concerns for teens, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and loss. If you or your teen are going through a difficult time, you can get a free assessment at Doctor on Demand. In less than 2 minutes, you might learn if you have signs of a mental health condition, such as anxiety or depression. $79 for a 15-minute consultation with a board certified clinician; $129 for a 25-minute video chat with a counselor; $179 for a 50-minute video chat with a counselor; $299 for an initial 45-minute assessment for medication management with a psychiatrist with follow-up visits at $129. Covered by some insurance companies and Medicare part B. 6
6. 7 cups. This service may be appropriate for teens who need a little emotional support or encouragement. But it’s not appropriate for teens living with severe mental health conditions or experiencing suicidal thoughts. However, 7 Cups has special safety protocols to cater to this population. If issues like sexual assault or child abuse come up, or if the user expresses intent to harm themselves or others, listeners are trained to refer them to appropriate crisis resources. Does not accept insurance. Cost: free online chats with trained volunteers; less than $40 per week for unlimited messaging subscriptions. 7
7. Thrive works. The licensed therapists at Thriveworks can help teens deal with the unique challenges they might be facing — like bullying, learning problems, and behavioral issues — by video chat or phone calls. All teens (and kids) are welcome, from toddlers through high schoolers. There is no age limit for accessing counseling through Thriveworks. Insurance Coverage: Accepts Most Insurance plans. Cost: Prices vary based on insurance; without insurance, fees range from around $65 to $140 per session, depending on therapist and location
Healthline. Learn more about the benefits of teen counseling, & what to expect, by reading the article below. It also contains a variety of topics on teen mental illness, specifically depression. So go check it out!
Thinking about how you can observe Mental Health awareness month? Check out this article and find direct links to opportunities: https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Mental-Health-Awareness-Month
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NAMI Frontline wellness. ways to get involved. 1: #morethanenough. 2:share on social media why you are more than enough. 3: attend an event (namiwalks or namicon) 4: advocate when opportunities arise in your community. 5: volunteer with nami, helping them run their helplines. access article with the link below and find out what exactly you can do to help!
Taking care of yourself is more than eating and going to school/work, learn more about taking care of yourself here: https://www.leehealth.org/health-and-wellness/healthy-news-blog/mental-health/take-care-of-yourself-may-is-mental-health-awareness-month
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Mood disorders. anxiety. depression. personality disorders. trauma. eating disorders. mental health awareness month. learn more about mental health in the article linked below!
Do you know what "Compound Interest" is? Learn more here: https://www.investor.gov/additional-resources/information/youth/teachers-classroom-resources/what-compound-interest#:~:text=Compound%20interest%20is%20the%20interest,%2C%20you'll%20have%20%24110.25
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Compound interest. A=P(1+r/n)^nt. A= Future value (amount you will have)p= principal (amount you started with) r=annual interest expressed as a decimal. n = amount of times interest is compounded per time period (t)/ t= amount of time(years/months/etc) that the money is saved, invested or borrowed
As a part of Asian Pacific Islander's heritage month it is important to know their history. Here are 11 moments in Asian American History you should know about: https://time.com/5956943/aapi-history-milestones/
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Some common jobs sought after graduating from Columbia College are: Arts & Design, Business Development, media & communication, operations and sales! Seem interested? Learn more here: https://www.colum.edu/
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Are you thinking about joining the military but don't know if you should get your degree before or after enlisting? What not simultaneously? Read more about this here: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/transition-retirement/national-guard-reserves/joining-the-military-reserves/
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When think about transferring, have you given any thought to Loyola University in Chicago? Get a glimpse of what this school offers here: https://www.luc.edu/features/stories/loyolaataglance/
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Do you know the different types of federal student loans? Learn more about them here: https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/loans
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Kankakee High School is offering opportunities this summer for 18-34 year old's to earn some extra money by helping tutoring students! Use the URL to access the application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfV8sisEB-WpoLiFCcONB1yd3mPbZfgz1gNPK3whb8X-hkxhw/viewform
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Learn about how you can support veterans by visiting this website today: https://www.vehiclesforveterans.org/support-veterans-during-military-appreciation-month/
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“Illinois State’s Gamma Phi Circus dates to 1926, and is the oldest collegiate circus in the United States and one of only two still in existence.” Learn more about this tradition here: https://traditions.illinoisstate.edu/gammaphi/
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Are you thinking about joining the military but don't know if you should get your degree before or after enlisting? Read this article and learn about the benefits of enlisting after you have received your degree: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/joining-the-army-with-a-bachelors-degree#:~:text=Higher%20salaries&text=Entering%20the%20military%20with%20a,you%20maximize%20your%20earning%20potential
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