Issue 1 | September 16, 20146 Issue 1 | September 16, 2014 7Hoofbeat Focus

P TSAF R O M T EH

The 1950’s new look was characterized by new hope. vibrant colors, and bold state-ments. Tight waists and hour-glass figures characterized women’s vogue while casual trends came in and out of style. Accesorizing with hats, bags, belts, and shoes became popular for the first time. 50s fashion has had a huge influ-

Hoofbeat Focus

Fashion never fades: Vintage styles prevail in modern clothing

Fashion in the 1960s was built on a unique combination of bright, colorful, and pat-terned clothing. Common styles varied from the loose fitting flowy look to the rock-rebel silhouetted outfits. and the oc-casional collarless jacket. This was the era fashion opened up to more possibilities than ever before.

Styles from the 70s were a melting pot of tight, loose, long, short, bright, and dull designs. There was a flare of “hippie” styles which included garments originating from African or Na-tive American culture, tie-die, and peace signs. Bell-bottoms, maxi-skirts, towering platform shoes, and tight disco pants trended. 70’s fashion was dar-

80s fashion was about the outrageous styles, the mind-boggling bizarre accessories, and the creative trends. Big hair and bright patterns were used to make vivid and person-al statements. Trends included leg warmers, parachute pants, hoop earrings, and big hair.

The 90s were a time that witnessed many style trends. From the introduction of bizarre fashion statements to the revival of fashion from the past, the 1990s literally had it all. Trends included glitz, glamour, and grun-ge looks, which combined mas-culine with feminine, hippie with punk, and retro with modern.

Fiala Peters

Chris Kircher

derek nosbischnews editor

Revival of the Record: Vinyl makes a comeback

To the world at large, re-cords are a relic of the past. Vi-nyl may have been the prima-ry means of listening to music for previous generations, but in a world ruled by the inter-net, records are as antiquated as VHS and the flip phone.

At least, that’s how the as-sumption goes. In reality, vinyl as a form of music distribution has experienced somewhat of a renaissance in recent years, and MN students are joining in on the trend.

“Sometimes people don’t know what [vinyl] is, and I have to explain it to them. But I’ve also made a lot of friends through it,” sophomore Tricia Hughes said.

It’s understandable that some people simply don’t know what vinyl is. The for-mat has been around since the twenties, and after it’s heyday in the sixties and seventies, it experienced a sharp decline

in popularity as more mobile formats such as cassettes over-took it.

However, vinyl has had a longer staying power than cassettes, in part due to sound quality. Vinyl has often been called a superior listening format to CD’s and digital platforms like iTunes, as the music isn’t as compressed and distorted, result-ing in better sounding albums.

“The sound qual-ity is really nice, and it makes you listen to the entire album. If you’re lis-tening to a CD, you can skip over tracks if you don’t like the first few seconds, and you don’t give the whole album a chance,” senior Nate Padilla said.

A love of music and an appreciation of the format seem to be driving the revival of the record this time around. With the huge back catalogue that vinyl has, it’s easy to see

the appeal.“I’d always been inter-

ested in the history behind it, and when my mom showed me a few Beatles records a few years ago, I got hooked,” Hughes said.

In an ironic twist of fate, the internet is a c t u -ally help-

ing the reemergence of vinyl. Sales of records online and the promotion of national record store day, founded in 2007 as a celebration of ev-erything vinyl, have greatly contributed to vinyl’s spike in popularity.

However, arguably the greatest contributing fac-tor to vinyl’s comeback is the willingness of contemporary artists to promote vinyl as the

best format by which to listen to music.

“Lazaretto, Jack White’s new album, is one of my favor-ite records to play. The A side plays backwards, and it’s the first record to have a hologram built in. And Childish Gam-bino’s latest album came out on national record store day,”

Padilla said.However, similar to

other formats, vinyl isn’t without its drawbacks. Records are vulnerable to scratches and suscep-

tible to general wear and tear if not taken care of.

“It’s not as portable as other forms of music, and specific records can be hard to find in good condition. But the searching is part of the fun in my opinion,” Hughes said.

In Omaha, there is no shortage of stores to search for records. Homer’s Music, Drastic Plastic, Urban Outfit-ters, and thrift stores scattered across town are all good places

to hunt for the perfect record.

“Usually, my brother and I will dig through everything at Homer’s. You never know what you’re going to find, and you may find a band you end up really liking,” Padilla said.

Record players them-selves are not difficult to find. A simple Google search will result in hundreds of stores selling record players, any-where from $50-$400.

“When I bought my re-cord player, I had saved up my baby sitting money and I went to Target. You’d be surprised by all the places that still sell record players,” Hughes said.

Time will tell if vinyl’s re-emergence in pop culture will be lasting, but the effect that it’s had on the current genera-tion of music lovers is already evident.

“I don’t think vinyl is ever going to die out. There are too many people that love it,” Pa-dilla said.

Justice Jones

B L A STS

Dressing a certain way can re-ally describe who you are. It can also change the way on how you look at things in life. You see the little things that make something unique.

“Sam, Rudeen12

priya kukrejafocus editor day,” sophomore Odochi Ak-

wani said.With its distinctive look

and old-fashion sensation, it’s easy to understand why retro clothing is prevalent again.

“For me, I like vintage because it’s just more aesthet-ic and m o r e app e a l -ing than w h a t ’ s m o r e popular now a days. I like the way it looks,” senior Emily Theis said.

Locally, the collection of vintage clothing has been increasing in Omaha. Fly-ing Worm, Scout, Reverse, Lion’s Mane, and the numer-ous thrift stores around town

Welcome to the world of vintage, a style revolution that’s been sweeping through Amer-

ican apparel for the past few years. From dandelion ankle-socks to polka-dotted head-bands, retro styles are slowly but surely creeping back into fashion.

The term “vintage” can be slightly subjective as ev-eryone has a different per-spective on what kind of style it is, especially when applied to clothing. Vintage is a ge-neric term for garments orig-inating in a previous era.

“My style chang-es weekly but I like

dressing in 90s, it looks nice and

it’s different from most styles to-

are all ideal hotspots to find vintage clothing. Individual styles are often discovered within these antiquated shops.

“I describe my style as mainly iconic. My favorite kind of stores are anything

with old antiques that have c l o t h e s hang i ng up. I like them be-cause of the peo-ple and

the clothing, it really just fits me,” senior Sam Rudeen said.

Boutiques and family-owned business are often great places to hunt down the perfect outfit. However, there’s been a recent spike in the popularity of thrift stores

as well.“Thrift stores are unique

just because of the things you can find there. Every-one has different opinions of what goes into the thrift shop or what comes out. All that’s pretty cool. You can find whatever you want and there are things for everyone,” Ru-deen said.

Thrift stores are the model place to adopt a retro look.

“It’s a different look you can’t get from department stores and you don’t know where those clothes came from or who had them before and I think that’s interesting,” Theis said.

The idea of looking thrift store chic circulates around the idea of finding one-of-a-kind clothing for inexpensive prices. People who shop at

thrift stores enjoy it more as opposed to popular brands.

“Branded clothing is a social construct that I don’t understand the appeal of. It’s not something I’m going to buy into. You can find similar types of clothing at cheaper places and save your money,” Akwani said.

Besides being afford-able and aesthetically pleas-ing, vintage styles recapture a previous era and reignite the beauty in clothes from the past.

“Dressing a certain way can really describe who you are. It can also change the way on how you look at things in life. You see the little things that make something unique. Be who you want to be, and don’t be afraid to do it.” Ru-deen said.

Lily Saker

Lily Hock

David Tuttle

Scout Dry Goods5019 Underwood Ave, Omaha, NE 68132

The Flying Worm1125 Jackson St, Omaha, NE 68102

Lion’s Mane Vintage6607 Maple St, Omaha, NE 68104

The Giving Tree16902 Wright Plaza #195, Omaha, NE 68130

Urban Outfitters745 N 14th St. Omaha, NE 68102

Retro Retails

Omaha Hotspots

Mustangs’ Music MediaMillard North’s music scene varies of different

types of media. Below is a survey of which type of media students used based on 100 students.

Issue 2| October 14, 20146 Hoofbeat Focus Issue 2 | October 14, 2014 7Hoofbeat Focus

Gaming Mania The Electronic EpidemicWithin the last decade, video games have become a multi-billion dollar industry. Today, video games out perform Hollywood and are bigger than the music industry. MN has hopped onto the video game craze.

Gaming clubs, organizations on the rise at MN

As technology and innovation skyrocket, the computer and video game industry is headed for a remarkably upward course. In 2013, total consumers spent $21.5 billion dollars in the industry. Gaming is slowly, but surely become one of the most popular international pastimes.

As the gaming epidemic spreads worldwide, MN is not immune to the obsession. At the start of the year, Smash Club was founded by senior Luis Ramirez as a fun place for students to get together and play Super Smash Bros.

“It started this summer after IB exams, a couple friends and I started playing the game super competitively. Soon enough, we were getting 10 and 15 people playing at a time. I just figured, why not have a club,” Ramirez said.

Super Smash Bros is a

crossover of fighting games created by Nintendo. The all-star tournaments include existing Nintendo characters such as Mario, with Pac-Man, Sonic, Pikachu, and others fighting until death.

“Smash is greater than life. My favorite move is the PK Fire with baseball bat because it’s so O.P. [overpowering]. I played Smash once for 12 hours straight. It gets pretty intense,” junior Kayla Ney said.

Even with such a competitive culture embedded in the game, Smash Club is an incredibly open place.

“Everybody in Smash Club is nice and friendly and knows how to play the game pretty well. We a l l teach each other and just have a blast doing it,” Ramirez said.

The club continues to meet throughout the year and even compete

with other players in Nebraska.There are also internal

school tournaments. The first tournament hosted by the club is on Tuesday, October 12th. The winner receives bragging rights and top seed the in club’s December tournament. First place winner will donate the prize money to a foundation of his or her choice.

Like the members of Smash Club, people enjoy playing the game for an assortment of reasons.

“I like playing videogames because they give you an opportunity to escape the real world. Smash is especially great because it’s an awesome way to procrastinate,” Ney said.

H o w e v e r , Smash club

i s

n o t t h e

only student-born organization that’s popped up at MN. In 2011, Gaming Club was founded at the school and has successfully grown and evolved since then.

“Two years ago the club’s president was senior Brian Wolatz. The idea endured after Brian graduated, so the club was continued at MN by others,” senior Dylan Finley said.

Finley was elected as President of Gaming Club in the second semester of 2013-2014 school year. The club meets every week on Friday to play competitive multiplayer games such as Street Fighter, Blazblue, and Nidhogg. Finley has been an influential part of growing and managing the club.

“Because our club has suddenly become so popular,

we’ve had to start signing out a second

room every week.

People either heard about it through word of mouth or saw the flyers around the school. It’s really cool to know that this many people are interested enough in gaming to check us out,” Finley said.

Still, regular games and videogames have become a prevalent form of entertainment enjoyed by an increasingly diverse consumer base. They inspire and engage players in ways that reality cannot.

“I’ll play any game with a good story. When I play a game on my own, I like to think of it as like reading a book, except instead of just seeing the story, I get to be a part of it,” Finley said.

As the gaming industry evolves and expands, a new generation exemplifies unmatched creativity and progressing technology. The industry will continue to expand, not only world-wide,

Sonic theHedgehog

Kirby

MarioLuigi

Especially in movies, high school is portrayed as having labels and classifications for different groups of students. One of those many labels is the gamer, or those who enjoy playing video games. How-ever, in reality, it isn’t just

the students who spend their time playing video games. There are teach-

ers who play video games as well. There are many

different reasons for getting started and MN teachers are no exception.

“Nowadays, I don’t have as much time, but I used to play Halo a lot. When I was

in college, I used to play Halo 2 and a little bit of

Halo 3 in tournaments very competitively,”

math teacher Aaron Harding said.

There are teachers like Harding who were very seri-ous, competitive gamers, but t h e r e a r e a l s o teach-ers at M N w h o a r e a lot newer to gaming and play purely for leisure.

“My husband and I bought our kids a PlaySta-tion 3, and the next thing you know, we were playing video games along with our kids. It’s almost like a bonding ex-perience. I mostly play during school breaks and in the sum-

mer, and my main fun is play-ing Lego Harry Potter,” music teacher Debbie Martinez said.

There is a huge variety games the teachers at MN like

to play, ranging from Lego games to games that are a lot more serious.

“Recently, I have been playing Grand Theft Auto and FIFA. However, as a kid, my parents never allowed me to have any kind of video game console because the outdoors was my console. I usually only

play video games in the eve-nings before bed or on the weekend when the weather is bad,” Spanish teacher Shaun Hoover said.

While controlling the gaming obsession and not los-ing track of time has become much easier now, even MN’s teachers used to have trouble with time management in the past.

“I now have my priorities straight, but in college, it was a challenge balancing my gam-ing life with the homework. Currently, I just play Clash of Clans, Call of Duty, and just a little bit of Halo,” Harding said.

Gaming is a leisure activ-ity that both teachers and stu-dents at MN enjoy. There are many different reasons why people get started, but in the end, it’s all about having fun.

Educators’ Entertainment: Gaming not just for students

video gameS T A T I S T I C S

2 of 5 gamers are female

32average age of a gamer

YearsOld

Console Wars

XBOX360

Wii

PS3

31.59

37.14

65.32

(units sold in millions)

Abilities: Speed, strong air and speed game, fast recoverySpecial Move: Homing AttackRank: 22nd

Abilities: Fast and powerful aerials, long wavedashSpecial Move: Super Jump PunchRank: 13th

Abilities: Super-human strength, stamina, ability to control fire

Special Move: Mario Tornado Rank: 14th

PikachuAbilities: Speed, powerful attacks, strong air gameSpecial Move: Thunder JoltRank: 10th Abilities: Flying,

swallowing, copies enemy attacksSpecial Move: InhaleRank: 26th

*information from Online Education

1. Grand Theft Auto V2. Call of Duty Ghosts3. Madden NFL 254. Battlefield 4

5. Assassins’s Creed IV: Black Flag6. NBA2K14

7. Call of Duty: Black Ops 28. Just Dance 20149. Minecraft

10. Disney Infinity

Top 10 Selling

Video Games of 2013*The following information was compiled by The NPD Group/Retail Track-ing source to rank video games by highest number of units sold in 2013

I now have my priorities straight, but in college, it was a challenge balancing my gaming life with the homework. Currently, I just play Clash of Clans, Call of Duty, and just a little bit of Halo.ss“

Aaron Harding

christina younstaff writer

priya kukrejafocus editor

Issue 5 | February 11, 20156 Hoofbeat Focus Issue 5 | February 11, 2015 7Hoofbeat Focus

TruthMythEating disorders are a mental illness that are associated with emotional issues, such as control, low self-esteem and poor body image. Disorders continue long after a target weight is reached.

Eating disorders are all about beauty, appearance, and

being thin.

TruthMythEating disorders are not a lifestyle choice or a diet. A person with an eating disorder experiences uncontrollable severe emotional and psychological anxiety.

Eating disorders are a choice. You can choose to stop.

TruthMythMost people are able to recover, but left untreated, eating dis-orders can be deadly. Anorexia causes death in 5-10% of cases.

Eating disorders are not deadly.

TruthMythEating disorders are a coping mechanism, and are almost never just about being thin. People use food to cope with stress, painful emotions, and crazy events.

Eating Disorders are always caused by wanting to be skinny or thinner.

TruthMythDisorders do not discriminate. Anyone from any socioeconom-ic background can be diagnosed with an eating disorder.

Eating disorders mostly effects the wealthy classes.

TruthMythMales have the fastest growing percentage for those diagnosed with eating disorders. Due to the gender bias and stigma, males are less likely to admit their prob-lem or seek help.

Eating Disorders only effect females, particularly teen-

age girls.

�2-!,��.,-��

�+�/ "' ��('-+( %

��--"' � (�(���('-+(%R� �.'"(+��('*.�+,���-"' ��",(+��+,priya kukreja

focus editor

Sharp pulses of adrenaline pump through the veins. All en-ergy and focus is occupied with concerns about weight and size. It feels as if the brain is constantly at war with the body. Fatigue and dizziness are now a part of ev-eryday life. Emotional and social anxiety are always at their peaks and it feels like the constant pres-sure is going to cause a crumble.

This is what it feels like when the brain is confined by an eating disorder. However, recovery is possible. MN Junior Julie Donald has successfully battled and con-quered eating disorders.

“For me, it started near the end of track season during fresh-man year. There was a lot of stress and pressure there, which defi-nitely contributed to the prob-lem. I felt like if I was smaller, I’d be faster, and I’d do better. It was a control thing,” Donald said.

Eating disorders are char-acterized by extreme emotions, attitudes, and behaviors sur-rounding weight and food issues. According to the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA), they usually appear in situations of high anxiety or stress, and of-

ten come with devastating com-plications and effects.

“I would check my weight several times a day, and that was all I was focused on. It was a lot of calorie counting, taking laxa-tives, and doing whatever I could to gain control. I ended up los-ing a lot of weight. I knew it was wrong, but I just refused to think about the negative aspects,” Don-ald said.

Eating disorders create a veil where patient becomes preoccu-pied or obsessed with thoughts about food and weight. Similar to other mental conditions, eating disorders can lead to low self-es-teem, depression, or detachment from personal relationships.

“External problems become worse when the eating disorder takes control of you. My grades started plunging. I became more introverted. I was completely and only focused on my weight,” Donald said.

In peak times of the disorder, family and friends usually expe-rience feelings of distance or dis-comfort. But family and friends are essential to support in the fight against eating disorders.

“When she started talking about how she felt, I knew she was having unhealthy thoughts

and something was wrong. She wasn’t herself anymore. I tried to provide as much helpful en-couragement as I could, but it was hard to do. I wanted to do anything I could to help her gain courage,” Donald’s friend Kathy Chambers said.

It’s difficult to understand what it feels like to experience the symptoms of eating disor-ders. Un-like tra-d i t i o n a l n ot i ons , e a t i n g disorders are not a l w a y s predicat-ed upon wanting to be thinner.

“There’s this awful myth that having an eating disorder means you think you’re fat. It’s generally different for all people, but for me it was about control,” Donald said.

Feeling a lack of control is often what drives the eating dis-order. This lack of control and attempts to fix it cause negative effects to life, happiness, and concentration skills.

“I felt powerful having con-trol of how I eat, how much I eat,

and how much I weigh. If I could control my weight, I could con-trol everything else. Every day was a battle of control that con-sumed me. I thought it was some-thing I could control, but it ended up controlling me,” Donald said.

Counselors and experts have determined that letting go of this control is the hardest thing to do in the treatment process. Early

diagnosis and pro-fess iona l interven-tion are key to re-covery.

“ I was at an extremely

rough point in my life when I went to the hospital, but I’m glad I did. It made me realize that I’m not the only one. Just seeing the look on my family’s face when they saw me the first night at the hospital was something I never want to see again,” Donald said.

NEDA has determined that these mental illnesses create re-fusal within patients to accept that what they’re doing is danger-ous and harmful, despite warning from family or friends. Friends should create space to medical

help and allow the patient to me-diate their problem.

“You can’t have other people fix it for you, you have to fix it for yourself—which is a tough realization. It’s a process of me-diation. Problems with mental health won’t disappear, but you can find coping strategies to me-diate them,” Donald said.

The most important part of the recovery process is continued support from those closest to the patient.

“I did whatever I could to guide her out of the darkness into the light, because I had faith in her. I knew she had to get better,” Chambers said.

The most effective and long-lasting treatment is personalized counseling coupled with careful attention to medical and nutri-tional needs. The path to recovery is about realizing the importance of being healthy and remember-ing that getting better is only a few steps away.

“I realized that being healthy is worth so much more than that the control you thought you have. I thought I was in power but I wasn’t. Once I overcame it, I felt so much better. I felt powerful in the end,” Donald said.

*Names have been changed

��-"' ��",(+��+,��+��(�-�'���(.-�&(+��-!�'�"&� ��(+�0�" !-I��!�2��+���(+'�0"-!���'�����(+��('-+(%I�X'���-"' ��",(+��+�",�&�+$����2��1-+�&���",-.+��'���-(��/�+2��2��"�-Q�,.�!��,�

-+�&�'�(.,%2�,&�%%��&(.'-,�(���((��(+�,�/�+��(/�+��-"' I��2&)-(&,�"'�%.����1��,,"/���('��+'���(.-���"' ���%��-(��('-+(%��(�2�0�" !-�(+�,!�)�Q��%(' �0"-!���)+�,,"('Q�(+�(-!�+�&�'-�%�"%%'�,,�,I

�"'�"' ��.))(+-R��2,�-(�&(/��)�,-��'���-"' �

�",(+��+Support Groups:

Being an active member of an eating disorder support group is and easy and effective way to begin and maintain the recovery process. Other individuals experiencing the same emotions and symptoms are a strong and comforting

form of support.Medical Treatment:

Visiting a hospital and talking to a doctor who can prescribe proper medication and treatment is highly recommended. It’s encouraged to see and learn about the disorder from a professional.Eating Disorder Hotline:

Contact any student help line to receive guidance and basic counseling from:NEDA Hotline: 1-800-931-2237

Media Perpetuationof the “Ideal Body”

CriticalLife Events

Fragile Mental Health

LowSelf-EsteemSocial

Pressure

BodyDissatisfaction

Overconcern withweight and shape

Eating Disorder

Dieting andBinging

�!���2�%�

*Information Compiled from NEDA

�����-,�('�-!���(�2X'(+�1"� �+/(,� �.%"&"�

Brain and Nerves-distorted thought, fear of gaining weight, sad, moody, irritable, bad memory, changes in brain chemistry

Heart-low blood pressure, slow heart rate, heart failure

Blood-anemia, thin blood, plaqued arteries

Skin-easy bruising, dry skin, easily get cold, yellow skin, brittle nails

Bones-bone loss, weak muscles, swollen joints, fractures, osteoporosis

Hormones-growing problems, high pregnancy risk, post-partum depression

Brain-depression, fear of gaining weight, anxiety, dizziness, shame, low-self esteem

Heart-irregular heart beat, weak heart muscles, failure, low pulse and blood pressure

Mouth-cavities, tooth enamel erosion, gum disease, teeth sensitive to extreme temperatures, swelling

Skin-abrasion of knuckles, dry skin

Body Fluids-dehydration, low potassium, magnesium, and sodium

Stomach-ulcers, pain, probability of rupture, delayed emptying, bowel movements, bloating

Throat-sore, irritated, can tear and rupture, blood in vomit

I felt powerful having control over how I eat, how much I eat, and how much I weigh. If I could control my weight, I could control everything else. Every day was a battle of control that consumed me.

“Julie Donald11

�' ("' �,-+. %�R�-!�����-,christina youn

staff writer

With advancements in technology and communication, society’s standard of beauty becomes more influential. Little children see Photoshopped pictures of models and begin to set unrealistic goals for their bodies. Many times, this leads to eating disorders, complex and devastating conditions that can have serious consequences for a person’s emotional and physical health.

“It’s tough to say why the number of people with eating disorders is rising, because there is not just one answer. Social media, beauty standards, availability of treatment, and a greater knowledge about eating

disorders all play a factor,” Brandi Stalzer, a therapist at OMNI Behavioral Health Eating Disorder Clinic, said.

According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), 20 million women and 10 million men will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives in the U.S. However, many cases are likely not to even be reported.

“Anorexia and bulimia are both seen at the high school level at about the same rate, but anorexia is more talked about,” guidance counselor Jodi Therkelsen said.

The best-known contributor to the development of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa is body dissatisfaction. Many individuals struggle with body

dissatisfaction, which can then lead to disordered eating behaviors.

Unfortunately, the age at which children begin to feel concerned about their weight is getting younger. According to NEDA of the elementary school girls who read magazines, 69 percent say that the pictures influence their concept of the ideal body and 47 percent say that the pictures make them want to lose weight. Even by age six, girls especially start to express concerns about their weight and 40 to 60 percent of elementary school girls are concerned about becoming “too fat.”

“I feel that younger kids are more weight conscious due to society and media. Everything

you see on TV or in magazines says that thin is in. It is expected that women should be thin and men should be muscular. Peer pressure is also a huge factor as kids tend to do what their friends do,” school nurse, Karen Horton said.

According to Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, up to 24 million people suffer from eating disorders in the US and almost 50 percent of people meet the criteria for depression. Although eating disorders seem trivial or easy to overcome, they can even become life threatening if they get out of hand.

“The consequences of eating disorders are that they have many long term physical and psychological issues to deal

with. There is a very high cost associated with treatment of eating disorders as well,” Horton said.

Despite the very serious and severe effects of eating disorders, many people believe that individuals can will themsleves to stop at any time. Unfortunately, recovery is a long and steady process.

“Unfortunately, among many people there is still a stigma associated with mental health needs. In addition to many individuals not understanding the mental health aspects of the disorders, they often do not understand the medical or nutritional aspects either. Recovery is possible; however, it is a slow process for most,” Stalzer said.

*Information Compiled from NEDA

*Information Compiled from NEDA