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By Sofia Kospanos

Sofia Kospanos is a life-long learner, wife, mother, and working professional living in northern Virginia, in the DC metro area. She has always enjoyed writing, and treasures her experiences on her high school newspaper. She loves walking outside, cooking, researching, and reading.

Bullying Prevention Starts with Kindness

A major risk to the mental health of students in school is bullying. Bullying received more attention in the early 2000s. Therefore, action was taken to incorporate bullying prevention curriculum into Read More

Why Autism Acceptance Matters

World Autism Day Every year, April 2 is designated as World Autism Day. The diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder has been growing with each year. We may not know a lot of people with autism yet, or Read More

Declutter for Your Mental Health

Decluttering is a frequent topic of conversation at the beginning of the year. We want to clear out the old, the broken and the worn-out in our homes. A decluttered environment can definitely have an Read More

Loneliness and the Impulse to Shop

People who experience loneliness fit into at least two categories: One, those who have too many connections but not feeling connected to most of them; Two, those who have many connections but feel Read More

The Connection Between Anxiety and Caffeine

In a variety of forms, caffeine is an essential part of many people’s lives. It may be that first cup of coffee that wakes you up in the morning. Maybe it's a glass of iced tea that gives you a jolt Read More

Students’ Mental Health: Beyond Covid-19

As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, many schools across America have shifted to the virtual classroom. Even at schools that are open part- or full-time, the experience is not the same for children. Read More

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