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The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

KHS Freshman Sophia Covello does schoolwork in Spanish class.

The Academic Pressures Of School Are Worsening Teenagers’ Mental Health

Sofia Villegas, Staff Writer April 8, 2023

Adviser’s Note: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this opinion article belong solely to the author and do not reflect the view of The Colt Chronicle Staff, Kinnelon High School, or its students and staff members. Teen...

Sophomore Miriam Mesbeh, exhausted and unfocused, attends math lab to seek ways to raise her grade.

Mental Health Unnoticed

Julia Mieczkowski, Staff Writer April 6, 2023

While academic achievement is vital for students, it is also essential for them to prioritize their mental health. Neglecting mental health can lead to burnout, anxiety, and depression, which can negatively impact academic performance...

Phone depicting early morning alarms

Is 7:30 a.m. Too Early To Start School?

Montana Brush, Staff Writer April 6, 2023

Adviser’s Note: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this opinion article belong solely to the author and do not reflect the view of The Colt Chronicle Staff, Kinnelon High School, or its students and staff members. As...

Mental health resource located on Mrs. Wysocki’s door between the two gyms.

Suicide Is Not Simple

Kristina Haviland, Editor-In-Chief March 19, 2023

Adviser’s Note: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this opinion article belong solely to the author and do not reflect the view of The Colt Chronicle Staff, Kinnelon High School, or its students and staff members. “Suicide...

Mixcloud

Songs about Mental Health Awareness

Lucas Marin, Staff Reporter April 16, 2021

A Little Background TW: This article contains mentions of mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, suicide, and bipolar disorder Songs about mental health awareness have more than doubled in recent years. From...

Every day tip to take it day by day.

You Are Loved

Raquel Ospina, Staff Reporter October 10, 2020

In honor of Mental Health Day, here is a reminder to breathe. If you ever feel anxious or on the verge of a breakdown, there is a grounding tip that helps prevent it from going any further.  List 5 things you can see  ...

Drawing by Madison Gear

Let’s Talk Mental Health: A Call for a Happy Life

Camille Balo, Editor-in-Chief, STEM Editor February 27, 2020

Content Warning: The following article discusses suicide in depth. Readers should be aware of the column's content and proceed at their own risk. She is. Depression isn't real; there were only bad days. Or dramatizing a...

According to NAMI, these types of disorders are the third most common cause of hospitalization in the U.S. for both youth and adults aged 18-44, primarily because mood disorders encompass manic disorder, depression, and a combination of the two.

Raising Awareness One Mind at a Time

Camille Balo, Editor of STEM, Editor-in-Chief October 14, 2018

World Mental Health Day World Mental Health Day, observed every year on Oct. 10, is a day dedicated to increasing the awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health, according...

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