This piece explores why taking a moment to ask “How am I really doing?” can change everything—from your mental health to your sense of purpose.
Sophia Donald
Hi! I am class of 2027 and attend Santa Margarita Catholic High School. I have a passion for horses, academics, and even developed a non-profit known as "Lemons to Lemonade" to help children suffering grief in my community. I look forward to sharing my stories here!
Helping others, healing yourself: The effects of service on mental health
Acts of service, as I learned firsthand through my work with Lemons to Lemonade, have not only exponentially improved my mental health and grieving process, but also have exemplified that service learning is able to greatly improve mental health and cultivate emotional stability.
Column: Finding solace in the saddle: how horseback riding helped me heal
The advantages of horseback riding go beyond the physical act of sitting in the saddle.