How to Adjust your Standards for Standardized Tests

It’s testing season, the very worst time of the year for a lot of us! The Executive Board of HereNow ...

The War in Ukraine: Our Role in Learning, Helping, and Caring

The conflict in Ukraine is scary! This is the first time in history we have access to real time information ...

Simple Things You Can Do To Be More Inclusive At School

In honor of Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM), here is a list of 10 simple and little things ...

Tips To Get Through Finals

Finals can be a tough and stressful time, but with a bit of help, you can get through them more ...

Access to LGBTQ+ Mental Health Resources Is a Matter of Life or Death

Sharpie Markers. I was obsessed with these colorful little markers as a toddler, and despite what one would expect, my ...

How to Ask For Help and Where to Find It

When people seek support from mental health professionals, there can be a range of stigma associated with it. To work ...

Five Ways to Deal with Stress During the College Admission Process

You are sitting behind the cold desk, hearing the clock tick down the seconds as you stare down at your ...

Learning Disabilities and Feeling Good About Yourself

Everyone learns differently, it’s a fact. Some people could be visual learners, others could be auditory learners, some people may ...

A Letter to My Past Self (of Future & Fate)

Dear Younger Jessica,I want to formally introduce myself to you as the future Jessica. The Jessica that would have never ...

So You Wanna Talk About Morals

“Please leave a message,” the automated voicemail droned. I panicked for half a second, then jabbed the red button to ...

Mental Health Tool Kit for Stress & Overwhelm

It can all be so much. We are constantly bombarded with obligations and responsibilities to family members, friends, teachers, classmates, ...

How Self-Education Can Help You Stand Out & Why it is Important

Self-education is now more important than ever, and we should not be relying on the school system to teach us ...