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Write in our Open Blog
Soul Spill offers an open blog where teens can discuss subjects related to mental health. Teenagers can submit a single article, or write regularly. To submit your ideas, message us at contact@soulspill.org


Welcoming You to Our Community: A Place for Creative Expression and Mental Health Advocacy.
Recent studies show that once in five adolescents in the United States has a diagnosable mental health disorder. It’s a staggering...
Ananya Raman
Jun 17, 20242 min read


Explore the Best Mental Health Resources
Discover mental health resources for teens that focus on creativity, self-expression, and building resilience through writing, art, and mindfulness.
Ananya Raman
Sep 294 min read


Peace, But Make It Pretty: How Wellness Culture Turned Rest Into a Performance
A blog piece on how wellness culture has transformed self-care from a quiet act of healing into a performance focused on appearance, adding pressure instead of peace to our mental health routines.
Ananya Raman
Aug 33 min read


The Social Media Paradox: How It Impacts Teen Mental Health
This piece explores how social media and smartphones affect teen mental health, including rising anxiety and depression.
Ananya Raman
Dec 31, 20242 min read


My Experience at the Bring Change to Mind Summit
My experience at the Bring Change to Mind Summit: a day of creativity, reflection, and inspiration for mental health awareness.
Ananya Raman
Nov 11, 20242 min read


The Psychology of Color
This is a blog post about how colors have the power to affect our feelings and emotions.
Ananya Raman
Aug 20, 20243 min read


Athletics Culture, the Decline of High School Sports, and Teen Mental Health
California's athletic culture thrives, yet teen sports involvement is down. Schools must lower entry barriers to encourage all students to p
Ardavan Afrakhteh
Jul 6, 20242 min read


The Power in Words
Words can be powerful in helping you maintain your mental well-being. Here, I talk about how journaling has helped me through tough times.
Ananya Raman
Jun 17, 20243 min read
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