My Favorite Food!!!!

1. Chinese Beef Noodle + Soup!!!

2. Grilled Steak (Especially the Filet Mignon)!!!

3. Teppanyaki with Kobe Beef!!!

4. Bubble Tea!!!

5. Pizza (Any type)

Thoughts on Stress

Stress has become an important issue in the recent days. Distress may lead to a depression. And, it also relates to one's self esteem. People who have a lower self-esteem will encounter more stress. Depression can bring a person to a thought of suicide because of the unhappiness. Therefore, coping with stress is really important. We always need to think the value of our lives before we do something. Suicide is definitely not a smart option for us.

Stress and Coping Ideas

What stresses me out?
Ranking:
1. PowerSchool.
2. People who talk about non sense and who are annoying
3. Homework
4. Parents


Coping methods:
- Do everything that relates to basketball or baseball
- Surfing on the Internet
- Music
- Sleeping

Health In the News: Stress, Depression and Suicide

Title: More College Students with Depression, Anxiety 
Author: By Psych Central News Editor 
Source: Psych Central News 
Date: Reviewed on August 13, 2010. 
Link here: http://psychcentral.com/news/2010/08/13/more-college-students-with-depression-anxiety/16838.html


Summary:
According to the statistics from the American Psychological Association, more college students now are grappling with depression and anxiety disorders than they did a decade ago. They are encountering more distress. The statistics shown that students with moderate to severe depression has gone up from the past decade. However, the research is not necessarily a negative report. The average quality of depression and anxiety experienced by students in counseling has remained constant and relatively mild during the last decade. A decline of suicidal thoughts from the students reflects the general improvements in suicide prevention education.


Big Meaning: 
Although the students now are facing more depression and anxiety at school lives compare to a decade ago, the students have received a more healthy thinking of the qualities and values of their lives. They have figured out other ways to deal with their distress instead of suicides. This shows a improvement of the mental health of the global community. 


Personal Meaning: 
Sometimes distress from school has really been a part of my life. Coming from an Asian family, I may have to face more stress than others. Somehow I couldn't find the value of my life when I was depressed. However, I still found a way to relax myself and changed my negative thoughts when I learned about health and this article. What I am thing is, more and more people can be comfortable dealing with stress without negative thoughts, why can't I do it? If they can get over with it, I CAN.