Mental Health

  • Bullying – Why You Should Step In and How?

    May 29, 2026 / and

    Have you ever been bullied or seen someone being bullied? It happens quite often but rarely gets talked about, so let’s talk about it.  Bullying is a serious concern around the world. But talking smaller, it’s a huge concern even in Merced, CA. Read More

  • We’ced Youth Perspective on Merced County Youth Drug-use

    May 29, 2026 / and

    Research shows that approximately 14% of 11th graders in Merced County have reported the use of alcohol or drugs. In the past couple of years, cannabis has replaced alcohol use among local youth. Although this doesn’t sound like much, 14% is only counting juniors in high school and doesn’t account for the students who didn’t participate in the survey or others who submitted inaccurate information. Read More

  • A Gathering

    April 8, 2024 /

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    mental health  merced  youth  
  • Formation of Love

    February 4, 2024 /

    An empty vessel void of any essence.  The light rays pierces through. Filling in multitudes of colors. Its warm and loving. As if it was meant to be. Not just one, but all. – Natalie L Read More

    love  mental health  
  • 1920 but it’s 2020

    January 11, 2024 /

    In 2020 there was a global pandemic. For the safety of people and those vulnerable to getting sick , people (who were able) were advised to stay home. The reason for the title was a reference to the 1920’s also known as the “ Roaring 20’s” was a time in the United States, for loud music and large gatherings. Read More

  • I’m Not Her

    November 15, 2023 /

    I told you that I had trouble feeling special living in our patriarchal, capitalist world I do not meet the beauty standards not even halfway there yet you called me beautiful once and I believed it but how many other girls believe in the same lie like me? Read More

    acceptance  dating  gender identity  Poem