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On Saturday, February 8th, ARThentic Joy was honored to participate in the “Empower Memphis Community Series” sponsored by Beyond Educating Foundation, a nonprofit based in Memphis, Tennessee, to demonstrated the positive impact of art on improving people’s wellbeing. As the guest speaker, Jacqueline Hu, the founder of ARThentic Joy, presented…

I recently took a Yale Online Course centered around the science of mental health, and in this article, I’d like to talk about some actions we can take to help improve our levels of happiness that I learned about through the course. 1) Social Connection In a 2021 study led…

If you haven’t seen “Inside Out 2” yet, what are you waiting for? Seriously, go watch it, and then return back to this blog post where we will discuss this movie. Pixar has done it once again by producing a seemingly simple, yet deep, movie that reminds viewers just how…

Today we want to talk about something that many of us experience but rarely discuss in depth—how we express our emotions in the digital world, specifically through social media. Recently, I we upon a term that made me think deeply about how we share our feelings online: “sadfishing.” It is…

Today’s blog post will dive into a topic becoming more and more prevalent in this digital age: the pervasive impact of social media on ones self self-worth and overall well-being. In this digital era, filters and photo editing tools have become a staple in daily interactions online. From smoothing skin…

Hey guys! Ever feel like everyone’s having more fun than you? Or get anxious when you see your friends’ cool updates on social media? If so, you might be dealing with FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). It’s a pretty common feeling these days, especially with how much time we all…

FOMO: the Fear of Missing Out. I believe many adolescents experience this feeling constantly in this age of constant social media use and digital connections. This blog article will dive into what FOMO is, how it affects us, and some ways we can deal with it—especially through the power of…

Introduction: Discover effective strategies for overcoming seasonal depression, a common challenge during the colder months. This article explores what seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is and offers practical tips to brighten your winter days. Understanding Seasonal Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Seasonal depression, commonly referred to as winter sadness, often…