SMOB Endorsement
The Blake Beat Staff is endorsing Arvin Kim to be the next Student Member of the Board (SMOB). He is
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mental health
SMOB Unclassified: A Peek Into the SMOB Finalists
Arvin Kim: Arvin Kim is an experienced candidate who is well versed in leadership roles. Kim happens to be from
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How Are You Really Doing? A Photo Essay by Deena Habash
How are you really? Like, really. It’s a hard question most save for therapy or a 2 am vent to
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MoCo Mental Health Forum
Last night, MCPS’s county-wide newspaper, “The Amplifier,” helped organize a mental health forum to allow students, staff, and parents to
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The Struggle of Going Through my Entire School Career with Undiagnosed ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: a neurobehavioral disorder that impacts the way you think, learn, and focus. ADHD causes you to be
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Being a Snitch When It Comes to Mental Health
TW: mentions of gun violence and suicide. Your friend sneaks a gun into school. Maybe they tell you. Maybe they
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Being an Athlete with Vocal Cord Dysfunction
“i’ve already swam twice oh my god i’m so rucking tired and can barely breathe jesus christ…but i just moved
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The Epic Highs and Lows of Living with Bipolar Disorder
“Bipolar disorder is a neurobiological brain disorder that affects approximately 2.3 million Americans today, or almost 1 percent of the
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Stop Using Crippling Mental Disorders as Trendy Buzzwords
I was sitting in my English class when I heard a group of girls talking very loudly. While I shouldn’t
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504 Plans: Students Need More Access to Accommodations
The 504 plan was created to assist students with disabilities identified under the law, and ensure their academic success. Essentially,
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The Bengal Angle Season 2, Ep. 3: A Senior’s Take On A Covid Year
On today’s episode we have a special guest, senior Peggy Yamoah, giving us her take on how it feels to
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Alternative Solutions to More Police in Schools
A piece of legislation that would have expanded the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program in MCPS was introduced in January.
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Take a Deep Breath, Manage that Stress
Being stuck at home, the emotions we face can be as intense as ever. Handling all the stress that comes
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