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Mental Health Matters ~ featuring short fiction by Izzy Lee, Aliyah Barnes, Anjali Shah, Maryam Akhtar Hussain, and Lorraine Ann Cleope Rebadulla

Posted on Jun 24, 2021Jun 22, 2021 by germadmin

Trigger Warning: The following stories contain references to hopelessness, self-harm, loss, and suicide. Editor’s Note — Izzy, Aliyah, Anjali, Maryam, and Lorraine submitted stories to our May Writing Challenge. I was impressed by both their writing and the content, and it struck me that together they create a larger story– one of despair that, ultimately, […]

Interview with Author Demetra Brodsky: The World of YA Lit and Writing Thrillers for Teens

Posted on Jun 16, 2018Dec 12, 2018 by Joshua Flores

Demetra Brodsky is the author behind the exciting, dark, and surprisingly funny new thriller Dive Smack, which releases on Tuesday, June 19th. Not only is Brodsky one of the most hilarious and down-to-earth authors I have had the chance of interviewing, but she is also very insightful, having plenty of advice for aspiring writers both young […]

Low Self-Esteem Is a Serious Concern for Your Mental Health

Posted on Mar 10, 2018Mar 9, 2018 by Masooma Memon

Most of us do a good job faking false smiles when there are really just frowns underneath. Our social masks pretend that we aren’t offended. We also boast steel hearts, laughing with the group that apparently jokes about us smack dab in our face. A new sunshine and most of us forget yesterday to pursue […]

In Sight of Stars: Bringing a Fresh Perspective on Mental Illness

Posted on Mar 9, 2018Mar 8, 2018 by Joshua Flores

Klee’s life is slowly coming undone, ripping at the seams. With his father’s death and his relationship with his mom on edge, not to mention the pressures of being a teenager, everything seems too much, leading to Klee’s temporary placement at an institution known as “the Ape Can.” Gae Polisner’s second novel brings to light […]

Can the Healing Begin in the Lunchroom?

Posted on Mar 6, 2018Mar 6, 2018 by Cyndy Etler

Every teen who has committed a school shooting has the same basic needs: Food. Water. Shelter. And a friend. Every school kid shares these needs. A new iPhone? Good outfits? PS4 Pro? Nice, but not needed. That one single friend, though—that’s a desperate necessity. When kids feel unconnected and unloved, they’ll do anything to get […]

Sylvia Plath: A Review of One of America’s Best Poets

Posted on Jan 24, 2018Jan 24, 2018 by Hannah Green

Sylvia Plath, known for her neurotic nature and dramatic decisions, was a beautiful and independent young woman who influenced a generation. She may have remained unrecognised until death, but her poetry and knack for storytelling eventually made bookshelves worldwide. Author of The Bell Jar and anthologies such as Ariel, her words draw pictures in readers’ […]

I’m Still Here

Posted on Nov 4, 2017Jun 22, 2018 by Aditi Chanda

As we draw towards the closing end of 2017, I’m proud to find our society, in general, becoming less stigmatized towards mental health issues. While we may have a long way to go, it is definitely heartening to see hope for the future. Mental health is a very important subject that is close to my […]

The Void in Her Heart by Giorgia Bertola

Posted on Sep 7, 2017Oct 9, 2017 by Giorgia Bertola

She always smiled in her pics She held purses with nothing inside, Wore shiny sunglasses that Covered her eyes. They saw her and they liked her. They called her, they winked at her. She giggled and walked away For she constantly looked ahead. Didn’t see her pulling her sleeves, Hiding her tears, chasing away her […]

While I’m Still Here

Posted on May 31, 2017Jun 20, 2017 by Germ Magazine guest author

In 2007, when I was 16, I was in the midst of some really bad bullying at school. I had a lot of things going on in my personal life as well as my home life, and I was struggling with my own mental health and my own well-being. That was all until one afternoon […]