By: Katie Raynes Social media can be a double-edged sword when it comes to promoting self-love and body positivity. Nonetheless, it is a platform for people to connect and a place for safe and honest dialogue. Still, it often serves as a highlight reel of people’s lives, displaying unrealistic and unachievable standards which compel people […]
By Katie Raynes Since the start of the pandemic, the world as we know it has increasingly been evolving; life has been filled with a heightened sense of ambiguity, while potentially accompanied by fear, loneliness, realizations, or gratitude. Most profoundly, perhaps, it was filled with intense scrolling. We, as people, were longing to find a […]
As a society, we can progress by bridging connections, working together, and educating others through individuals’ unique experiences. This is certainly true for research as well, and Youth Advisory Boards can act as a significant liaison. Youth Advisory Boards are mutually beneficial for both researchers and adolescents as there is a tremendous deal to gain. […]