Rupi Kaur & Mental Health: How You Can Find Solace in Poetry
Did you know that women are 2 times more likely to be diagnosed with anxiety and depression as compared to men? In general, the subject of...
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How Can I Heal? Dealing with Grief During the Holidays
For anyone who has ever lost someone and has a hard time coping during the holidays, this is for you.
Stress, Anxiety and Depression in College
Depression, anxiety and stress is something that affects most of us college students, and here are some of the shocking statistics you would not believe.
If No One Loves You, I Do: 3 Types of Depression
Okay! Let's get serious for a minute people. Depression is most definitely real, and I've been feeling the need to talk about because it...
Ladies, Find The Person Who Will Fight With You
Ladies, Find The Person Who Will Fight With You As a girl who has been struggling with anxiety and depression for a long time, I know how...
Stop Using Mental Illnesses As Adjectives
The theme of making light of mental illnesses can be damaging.
An Open Letter to My Depression
My depression, you’ve been with me for so long I can’t remember how it felt when you first started weighing me down. I don’t know if you...
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Navigating Mental Health From Childhood to Adulthood
On the road to brighter days? Here's your encouragement.
How to Actively Fight Depression in College
Many of us think of college as an amazing new experience filled with a new found freedom and an abundance of good times waiting to be had...
10 Minute Poetry: "Untitled"
"10 Minute Poetry" is my own weekly poets game; one in which I write an original piece of poetry, with nothing but a given title, in ten minutes.
A Letter to My Depression
Dear Depression, How have you been? I would say it’s been a long time since we last talked, but we talk every minute of every day. Why? Who...
Let's Fight S.A.D Together!
Disclaimer! I am not a medical professional, and would only like to spread awareness and general tips. Please see a doctor if you are feeling hopeless or depressed.
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It's Okay not to be Okay
A few weeks ago was world mental health day, and I was pleased to see so many people speaking up about it via social media platforms;...
Let’s Talk About Depression
Photo by Volkan Olmez on Unsplash I have waited a while to write this because I knew that when I finally did, I wanted it to be done well...
Feeling SAD? Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder
Note: Please keep in mind that this article is based on the experiences of the author, who is not a mental health expert. Whether we’re...
Thoughts On My Semicolon Tattoo
It’s not meant to be unique.
How to Survive School with Depression
An uphill battle….
Depression by Dr. Seuss
People have the perception that depression is a one-trick-pony; that depression is only running mascara and darkness and loud cries and isolation and the inability to go to class. While it can take these forms, it has less obvious signs and symptoms. As a result, teens possess the internalized stigma of not wanting to be classified as 'depressed'.
To the People Who Are Offended by Being Called Offensive
Trigger warning: Mental health and suicide I recently saw a post about how Halloween’s depiction of mental health negatively contributes to...
It Gets Better
I had a tough time in high school, and I still struggle with the ups and downs of everyday life. I think a lot of people have had similar...
