Since the 3rd grade, I’ve struggled with depression. I found myself hating everything. No matter what was going on in my life, depression was an old friend that wouldn’t leave. Even if I had a large...

As a kid, I was labeled the quiet one. The “good kid.” I was the daughter my parents didn’t have to worry about, the one who followed the rules and kept everything together. But being “the easy...

All opinions are those of the writers themselves and do not promote any official view or stance of Mead High School or St. Vrain Valley Schools. Warning: The following content contains sensitive topics...

Warning, this article may contain spoilers. Reader discretion is advised. Little Miss Sunshine, released in 2006, has a runtime of around one hour and 41 minutes and has won two Oscars; however, it...

Seasonal depression tends to linger around late fall and early winter. With this in mind be sure to pay attention to your mental health as well as others around you. It is also important to further actions...

The doctor gave me pills to fix the symptoms Side effects of unhealthy coping mechanisms Everyone's been asking me these endless "easy" questions Truth is that the truth is a hundred times more complex   I've...

The following contains discussion of abuse, sexual assault, self harm, and suicidal ideation and behavior. Reader discretion is strongly advised. After abuse, sexual assault, mental illness, and 14 suicide...

It is better to be alone than around people who don’t support you — this is arguably a universal opinion. There are instances of stigmatized statements about people who would rather be alone. They...

The Mav provides students a platform to submit work as guest writers. Works from guest writers do not reflect the beliefs of  The Mav, however, the site allows for students to freely express their beliefs...

Something spectacular recently happened to me. About 10 years ago, something occurred in my life. My mind went a little astray. I was sick to my stomach for about a year, and I later started to feel...

October was National Domestic violence awareness month. The month is dedicated to the 27% of people who are victims of domestic violence. Though October has just ended, we can still take care of domestic...

All opinions are those of the writers themselves and do not promote any official view or stance of Mead High School or St. Vrain Valley Schools. This article contains sensitive discussion surrounding...