According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, caffeine is the most widely used, mind-altering substance for people of varying age groups and backgrounds because it’s legal, easy to obtain, and present in many beverages. Recent studies by the National Council on Strength and Fitness have shown that caffeine intakeRead More

If a student struggles at Choate, she is sometimes left with no alternative but to seek help. Still, many students opt out of going to counseling. Why is that? After all, the counseling department seems incredibly accessible. The counselors are on the second floor of the Pratt Health Center, andRead More

In the midst of conversations about mental wellbeing on campus and at a national level, Choate is taking initiative to provide more resources for the community. The School is introducing Headspace, an increasingly popular digital guided meditation platform, to the community. Mr. Morgan Harris, Choate’s Academic Technologist, was a majorRead More

One only has to glance at the blue and yellow Student Resources poster to see the variety of student-driven support groups that comprise a safety net for students at Choate. In the past year, students have created new clubs and committees to offer peers support, with a wide range ofRead More

Welcome to your tape. This cryptic line has circulated among teenagers and decorated the top of countless memes since 13 Reasons Why debuted. Although the news and attention surrounding the Netflix original show seems to have recently spiked, the web television series launched with much anticipation. Not only is theRead More

In the past few years, there has been a spark in conversations both nation- and campus-wide regarding homework, whether about the amount of homework that should be assigned or the value of homework itself. Generally speaking, students at Choate appear to have too much nightly homework, especially when compared toRead More

For the past three issues, I have explored the state of mental health at Choate, taking a closer look at the support systems that are available to students, competition inside and outside the classroom, and diversity within the health center. To conclude this series, I will be examining the oneRead More

In the past two weeks, I have explored support systems and competition at Choate. This week, I will examine the Pratt Health Center in depth, looking at the diversity in staffing and the student-counselor confidentiality.  A major recurring theme when interviewing members of the community on mental health is theRead More