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Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

SAD affects around 3% of the population, and can occur during any season.

The Battle Known As Seasonal Depression

Rowan Hesford, Writer April 5, 2023

Those suffering with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), better known as seasonal depression still face the repercussions of the winter season, myself included. While the warmer months are ahead, its effects...

Tanager Place offers outpatient therapy at Kennedy High School.

Tanager Therapists Here to Help Students

Sarah Martin-Trainor, Writer February 18, 2022

One in five teens suffer from a mental disorder, but Kennedy has resources to take action against this epidemic. Contrary to popular belief, the no-cost therapy offered at Kennedy is run not by the school...

Teens today are often willing to talk about their own mental health.

Teen Mental Health Needs Attention

Emma Alcorn, Writer November 17, 2021

In high school today, more and more students are experiencing mental illnesses. This is most visible when students act up, troll social media and open up discussions about it. Teen mental health needs...

Anorexia can cause dangerous weight loss.

Anorexia – Mental Disorder of the Day

Alyx Goldensoph, Writer October 1, 2021

Trigger Warning: Discussion of extreme dieting and anorexic behavior October is Mental Illness Awareness Month, so each day I'll explain one mental disorder, its effects, its symptoms and how to support...

Poster for the St. Luke's drive, containing the items that are needed for the cause.

The Season of Giving

Jami Martin-Trainor, Writer December 14, 2018

Many people see winter as a winter wonderland, going about their day with a cheery spirit because the holidays are almost here. Sadly though, this season can also bring an increase in mental health crises,...

Hold On Pain Ends, have HOPE.

Hold On Pain Ends, have HOPE.

Leeanne Mehring-Cruz, Feature Editor February 2, 2018

Hang On Pain Ends (HOPE) is the program at Kennedy High School for students who don’t feel safe at school or are struggling with not only suicidal tendencies, but stress and other mental illnesses founded...

Brooke Timmerman, sr., studies for her AP Comparative Government final

Mental illnesses during finals

Afnan Elsheikh, Writer January 4, 2017

As the end of the semester and finals near, many students are feeling stressed. High school students are encouraged to juggle seven classes, work, and be involved in extracurricular activities. Some students...

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