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Author: Daniella Mendez

Therapieces: The Effects Of Mass Shootings On Our Mental Health
Health + Wellness, Opinion

Therapieces: The Effects Of Mass Shootings On Our Mental Health

June 20, 2022June 20, 2022 by Daniella Mendez

The discussion of death, gun violence, and mass shootings in America are all events that can cause a lot of trauma and high levels of stress, anxiety and depression to those who are affected by these tragic circumstances.

Becoming More Informed For Those Quietly Healing
Health + Wellness, Opinion

Becoming More Informed For Those Quietly Healing

May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 by Daniella Mendez

Practicing to build a more trauma informed environment can be helpful towards those Quietly Healing, living with certain trauma related conditions.

Good vibes vs real vibes: Toxic positivity and why it’s a toll on our emotions
Health + Wellness

Good vibes vs real vibes: Toxic positivity and why it’s a toll on our emotions

February 21, 2022February 21, 2022 by Daniella Mendez

“Don’t think like that.” “You’ll get over it.” “Stop being so down!” “Think positive!” “Look at the bright side!” These are just a few of […]

Therapieces: Stigma Around Mental Health Can Make It Worse. Here’s How To Dismantle It.
Health + Wellness, SoCul Series

Therapieces: Stigma Around Mental Health Can Make It Worse. Here’s How To Dismantle It.

January 24, 2022 by Daniella Mendez

There is a lot of stigma surrounding it and it can prevent a lot of people from seeking professional help. Mental Health shouldn’t be associated with something like that. 

Therapieces: Feeling SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)? Here’s How To Manage.
Health + Wellness, SoCul Series

Therapieces: Feeling SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)? Here’s How To Manage.

December 13, 2021 by Daniella Mendez

Mental Health — we all have it, and now we should all strive to be more open and vulnerable about it.  TheraPieces* is a Slice […]

TheraPieces: Be Brave, Be Yourself — Asian American Mental Health
Health + Wellness

TheraPieces: Be Brave, Be Yourself — Asian American Mental Health

May 31, 2021May 31, 2021 by Daniella Mendez

This Asian American and Pacific Islander month, take time and be extra nice to your Asian friends and family. Asian American Mental Health.

TheraPieces: Practicing Self-Love With Mood Enhancing Foods 
Health + Wellness

TheraPieces: Practicing Self-Love With Mood Enhancing Foods 

February 8, 2021 by Daniella Mendez

If there’s any way to get to a person’s heart, it’s definitely through their stomach so be creative and spread good mood with these smart and mental healthy food.

New Year, Better Mental Health Habits
Editorial, Health + Wellness

New Year, Better Mental Health Habits

January 1, 2021January 1, 2021 by Daniella Mendez

Prioritizing your mental health has been a big realization for many in 2020. Moving forward, I want us to better our mental health and learn how to handle our internal struggles.

TheraPieces: Beating The Holiday Blues
Health + Wellness

TheraPieces: Beating The Holiday Blues

December 14, 2020December 14, 2020 by Daniella Mendez

Holiday blues. Be kind and be sweet to those around you. You never know what inner battles someone can be going through, especially during this time.

TheraPieces: Practicing Affirmations Can Improve Your Mindset
Health + Wellness

TheraPieces: Practicing Affirmations Can Improve Your Mindset

November 16, 2020November 17, 2020 by Daniella Mendez

In this month’s column, we talk about how practicing affirmations can improve your mindset.

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Уа, мшы бзиа! or good evening in Abkhaz, Уа, мшы бзиа! or good evening in Abkhaz, a northwest Caucasian language 👋🏽 Swipe left for more!

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#abkhazia #abkhazian #languagelearning
There’s at least 24 wounded after a mass shootin There’s at least 24 wounded after a mass shooting in a Chicago suburb. Police are still looking for the suspect. Swipe left for more info.

Editor’s note: While we are journalists, we are still human. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by the recent shootings. Please visit bradyunited.org for more information on gun control.
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#independenceday #shooting
Support Local on a Sunday! If you’re looking for Support Local on a Sunday! If you’re looking for some good coffee and vegetarian or vegan food options, try out @thecliffjc ☕️🥙

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#newjersey #jerseycity #jerseycitynj #supportlocal #supportsmallbusinesses
Tonight for dinner we’re throwing it back to a c Tonight for dinner we’re throwing it back to a classic 😏 Swipe left to make your own homemade lasagna! 

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📝📷⭐️: @victoriabishopsmith 

#lasagna #homemadefood #italianfood
Happy #WordWednesday 🧡 We took a dive in learni Happy #WordWednesday 🧡 We took a dive in learning how to say “my friend” in Twi which translates to “M'Adamfo.” 👩🏾‍🤝‍👨🏼👯‍♀️

Swipe to learn more about the language #HappyLearning

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#twi #ghana #languagelearning #dialect
June is #pridemonth & while people are becoming mo June is #pridemonth & while people are becoming more accepting of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals in this community continue to face discrimination & understand that more work needs to be done to ensure universal community rights. 🌈

Elis Jimenez, a 21-year-old trans man from Bayonne, opened up about his experiences coming out about his gender identity to his friends and family. 

Read the article in the link in our bio! 

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Article: @gabbyx27 
Photos: Leonard Fink/The LGBT Community Center National History Archive, & Jersey City

#genderidentity #pride🌈 #stonewall #lgbtq #equality
June is #scoliosisawarenessmonth & according to th June is #scoliosisawarenessmonth & according to the National Scoliosis Foundation, every year about 30,000 children are fitted for a brace & 38,000 patients undergo spinal fusion surgery to assist with their scoliosis. 

Editor Amanda Sanchez & NJCU graduate Natalie Oller both grew up with scoliosis & wore braces to help stop the curve progression during their teenage years. 

They opened up about their experiences in hopes to bring more awareness to the condition & help children not feel “alone” in their journey. 

Click the link in our bio to read more! 💚 

Article & graphic: @amandacurlss #scoliosisawareness #scoliosis
There is no longer a constitutional right to abort There is no longer a constitutional right to abortion. Swipe left for more on the 6-3 ruling and what you can do now. More updates will be found on our story.
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📷: @reuters, Girls of a Certain Age
📹TikTok: @drjenniferlincoln 
⭐️graphic: @adrienne.jro 

#roevwade #abortion #abortionrights #abortionishealthcare
Today we’re learning Soninke 👀 Swipe left to Today we’re learning Soninke 👀 Swipe left to learn about the Mande language 🇲🇱🇸🇳

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⭐️graphic: @amandacurlss 

#mali #senegal #languagelearning
What is Tourette Syndrome and how can it be treate What is Tourette Syndrome and how can it be treated? This TikToker has given a peek into the reality of living with it to her followers 🙏🏽 Click the link in our bio for the full article.

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📝: @joyjade64 
⭐️ graphic: @adrienne.jro 

#tourettes #tourettesyndrome
It’s been a rough few months. Click the link in It’s been a rough few months. Click the link in our bio for this month’s column on how mass shootings can affect our mental health. 

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📝: @dniimndz 
✍🏼: @nytimes 
⭐️graphic: @adrienne.jro 

#mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #gunviolence
Happy Freedom Day! ✊🏽 Swipe left to learn mor Happy Freedom Day! ✊🏽 Swipe left to learn more about #juneteenth ❤️🖤💚

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graphic: @adrienne.jro 

#juneteenthcelebration
If you need plans tomorrow… how about some ice c If you need plans tomorrow… how about some ice cream? 😏 Swipe left to find out where!

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⭐️graphic: @_.sjasmin 

#icecream #icecreams #icecreamshop #hudsoncounty #hudsoncountynj
Welcome to Jersey City! The home of @msmarveloffic Welcome to Jersey City! The home of @msmarvelofficial 👊🏽💥 We spoke to students from the real Coles Academic and the owner of the real Roy’s Comics & Games. Click the link in our bio for the full feature 🦸🏽‍♀️

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📝: @adrienne.jro @jerseycityarod23 
✍🏼illustration: @l0stamul3t 
🗣interviewees: @colesacademic @finalbosscomics @hulkofpersonality 

#msmarvel #mcu #marvel #marveluniverse #kamalakhan #jerseycitynj #jerseycity
One bite is all it takes to fall in love with Jama One bite is all it takes to fall in love with Jamaican beef Patties ❤️ 

Click the link in our bio or to swipe to see how to make these delicious go to meals/snacks!

Graphic & article: @victoriabishopsmith 

#beefpatty #jamaicanfood #gotomeal #gotosnack #foodie #beefpatties #deliciousfood
*Spoiler free!* Episode 5 of @obiwankenobi is now *Spoiler free!* Episode 5 of @obiwankenobi is now streaming on Disney+.. anyone else remember how hated the prequels were? Click the link in our bio to see how that’s changed 🫢

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✍🏼illustration: @l0stamul3t 
📝+⭐️: @adrienne.jro 

#starwars #obiwankenobi #anakinskywalker #darthvader #starwarsprequels
What’s Flag Day anyways? 🤔 Swipe left to lear What’s Flag Day anyways? 🤔 Swipe left to learn about it!

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⭐️graphic: @_.sjasmin 

#flagday #flagday🇺🇸 #america
#MusicMonday • Holland is the first openly LGBTQ #MusicMonday • Holland is the first openly LGBTQ+ South Korean singer and the reason behind is stage name has a special meaning! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Swipe to learn more about the artist and his “Neverland” song. 

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graphic: @amandacurlss 

#holland #southkorean #kpop #lgbtq #pridemonth #koreansinger
Happy Sunday! Here we have a support local with ou Happy Sunday! Here we have a support local with our editor @amandacurlss at Resilience Paddle Sports in Hoboken, New Jersey! 🛶⛵️🚤🚣🏽‍♂️ 

Perfect for throwing a celebration with renting boats, jet skis or enjoying the outdoors on the Hudson River with a beautiful view of the Manhattan Skyline! Visit their site and plan your next adventure today! 

@resilience_paddle_sports ✨ 
Graphic and 📸: @amandacurlss 

#hoboken #hudsoncounty #kayaking #supportlocalbusiness #paddleboarding #jetski #mentalheathawareness #summeractivities
Springtime is all about flowers 🌼🌸🌻🌺 C Springtime is all about flowers 🌼🌸🌻🌺 Check out this florist shop that’s been serving the community since 1991!

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#supportlocal #supportlocalbusiness #florist #floralshop #flowerstagram #flowershop
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