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Hello everyone, my name is Nia Forrey, and these words are to help remember and honor my dear cousin and best friend, Kassidy Marie Wilk. Kassidy heartbreakingly took her life 5 months ago. Kassidy struggled in silence, too afraid to speak out on how she was feeling, and all she was struggling with. We need to break the stigma surrounding …
I’ve lived with an anxiety disorder for most of my life. But about a year and a half ago, everything started to change in ways I didn’t understand. My anxiety became more intense, and it began to affect every aspect of my daily life. I was barely holding it together, and I didn’t know why. Eventually, I was diagnosed with …
Hello everyone! This is Tista, the new general intern for 1N5. I am currently a senior at Northern Kentucky University, majoring in Criminal Justice and minoring in Public Service. As my graduation is approaching (December 2025), I have realized one thing. I have lived most of my college life helping other people. I have always been there for people whenever …
At the start of June, many people celebrate the arrival of summer — the warm weather, school breaks, and all the joy the season brings. In recent years, though, Men’s Mental Health Month has gained the much-needed attention it deserves during this time, helping to raise awareness about the unique mental health challenges that men face. Each year, this month …
Hi, I’m Kylie— I am an upcoming senior graphic design student at Xavier University. I have spent a lot of my life learning how to show up for others, and now I am learning how to show up for myself. Growing up as a competitive dancer, I was surrounded by mirrors. I’d spend hours in the studio, unintentionally comparing myself …
Hello all, my name is Angelina Bush and I am the new Advocacy Intern for 1N5! I am a rising junior at Xavier University studying Philosophy, Politics, and the Public with a concentration in Pre-Law. One way I engage with self-care is by investing time in my first love: music. For me, my mental health as a child and now …
Looking back at situations where you have regrets can be challenging, but it’s so important to give yourself compassion. You did the best that you could in that tough time, with the tools that you had in that moment. That’s something I keep reminding myself these days. We can look back with regrets or question why we did or said …
Written by Christine Browner, M.Ed., RN, OCPS & Kelly Barry, M.S., CHES, NBC-HWC, OCPSA Each May, Mental Health Awareness Month offers a valuable opportunity to raise awareness about mental health, reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness, and support those who may be struggling. It’s also a timely reminder that mental well-being matters in every part of our lives – including …
Hi, I’m Lauren Bell, the new social media assistant — and I’m no stranger to mental health struggles. My journey began at a very young age. I was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) when I was just five years old, along with ADHD. For a long time, something still felt “off,” but it wasn’t until I turned 15 that …
Hi! My name is Emma. I am a rising junior studying Media Production at the University of Cincinnati, and I aspire to become a filmmaker and overall participate in the creation of visual storytelling in any way I can. I love doing anything creative, whether that be film making, doing something with my hands like painting, thrift flipping, or crocheting. …
