5 Ways to Deal With Imposter Syndrome
Let go of the self-doubt.
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My Experience with Mental Illness
I walked through the door of room 112 as I did many times before, but as I entered I froze. Someone I knew stood in the small room in front...
How I Became The Most Toxic Person In My Life
"Wow, I can't even remember the last time I cried," she said before she became depressed in tenth grade. "I'm just bummed, it's nothing...
S.A.D. – Myths and Tips Surrounding Seasonal Depression
As the weather changes, we can find itself looking forward to pumpkin patches, fall-themed drinks, holiday music, and (blessed) escape from...
Hidden in Plain Sight: How Symptoms of Depressions can Evade Us
When legendary actor Robin Williams passed away on Aug. 11, 2014, suicide was the last thing on people’s minds. Fans around the globe gaped...
I Hugged Rock Bottom: A Memoir on Depression
"A story with a happy ending."
Suicide Awareness Month and how to #BeThe1To
September for some is the beginning of a beautiful Fall season, and for others it is a month dedicated to bringing awareness to the third...
Not All Cuts Look the Same (a Poem)
Sister, We’re not so different, you and I. We carry our burdens in bicycle baskets On the road to nowhere And we take hope in the stars; I...
Why Are People Choosing Drugs?
Drug Addiction has always been a problem. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed in a 2018 study that opioids claim the...
16 Inspirational Quotes to Beat Seasonal Depression
Tape these to your mirror to start the day right!
Her Story: The Best and Worst Year of My Life
Last year, I began my first year of college. Everything went amazingly well (like almost suspiciously so). My roommate was perfect, my...
End the Stigma: An Inside Look into the Life of Mac Miller
Disclaimer: The following article talks about suicide and mental health. If you or someone you know is in need of help, please contact the...
You're Not Alone: Moving Past Depression
Depression. Ten letters, three syllables, and vast amounts of stigma. As many as one in every eight adolescents have clinical depression...
The World Needs You
If you or someone you know is in an emergency, call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or call 911 immediately...
How to Tell if You Should Be Worried About a Friend
Not everyone hurts the same way. Some people ask for help. Some people self-isolate. Some people hide it. Here are some general ways of...
How to Deal with Depression in College
Having depression isn’t easy. Starting college isn’t any easier. Dealing with both? Probably sounds impossible. But I’m here to tell you it...
What My Friend with Depression Wants You to Know
It didn’t just happen on one random morning where Shelby Stanley, an 18-year-old woman from Land O’ Lakes, Florida, felt lethargic, hopeless, a lack of concentration, and a change in appetite.
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From Terrible to Triumphant: A First-Year Story
My move to college life was tricky. I was filled with so much excitement as this new chapter began, but with so much anxiety as well. It’s hard to prioritize meeting new friends and schoolwork, but if you aren’t too careful you will forget to make your mental health a priority as well. Strength is shown when you reach out to help yourself. You can do this. Breathe in, breathe out and take the first step.
It's Okay to Not be Okay
It’s okay not to be okay Everyone has their rough days, it’s impossible to ignore them. Just sometimes, their rough days can last a little...
Hitting Rock Bottom
Hitting Rock Bottom can either drag you down completely or give you seeds to grow into a better, happier, and healthier person.
