When It's More Than "Winter Blues" - Seasonal Affective Disorder Awareness
In Minnesota , it’s rare to find someone that doesn’t feel a little bummed out by winter weather. The lack of sunlight and short days can...
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In Remembrance: The Battle Against Depression
In a matter of months, the Denison community has lost two beautiful souls to the battle against mental health. In my time at Denison, I...
How Meditation Changed My Life- and Why You Should Give It a Try Too
When people think about meditation, they usually think about a spiritual guru sitting in complete silence for days at a time. However,...
4 Habits to Keep Yourself Mentally Healthy in College
I have severe anxiety and depression, and that combination has basically killed my drive in college. This semester I wanted to turn over a...
Winter Blues
Winter Blues are real, and I suffer from it. I am a relatively happy person, I love making others smile and being an overall happy, bubbly...
What Depression Looks Like on Me
DISCLAIMER: This article is not in any way trying to imply that people with depression are inherently mean, toxic, nasty, or bad in any way...
What is Seasonal Depression?
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), otherwise known as seasonal depression, affects millions of people every year. It’s a type of depression...
My Secret Struggle with Anxiety & Depression
Depression and anxiety are nothing to glamorize.
10 Minute Poetry: "Drowse"
"10 Minute Poetry" is my own weekly poet's game; one in which I write an original piece of poetry, with nothing but a given title, in ten minutes.
5 Books to Read When You’re Feeling Down
Nothing lifts you up more than an inspiring book.
I Tried Light Therapy for Two Weeks & Here’s What Happened
In case you haven’t been outside in the last two months, winter is in full force here in Iowa. This dreaded season does more than just make...
If You're a Poetry Lover, Ellen Hopkins is Your New Favorite Author
Ellen Hopkins is the unconventional poet you need in your life.
What I Learned from Helping A Friend with Depression and Anxiety
How I found ways to better myself while supporting a close friend through a tough time.
The Ups and Downs of Post-Grad Life
Congratulations, you just finished one of the most significant accomplishments ever. You have spent the last 4+ years working your butt off...
5 Not-So-Glamorous Self-Care Things Everyone Should Be Doing
There are a ton of things that can be considered self-care. It’s a bit of an umbrella term that can encompass a million very different...
How to Talk to Your Parents About Mental Illness
This topic really hits home for me. When I was 17, I finally came forward with how I had been feeling for far too long, or, more accurately...
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The Seasons Changed and So Have I
Seasons change and that is a beautiful part of nature. We are blessed with a wonderful world that flows through ever-changing colors,...
The Horrid Love Life of a College Girl pt.6
Welcome back to my article series guys! For those of you who are new, this is a series which entails a detailed description of my “love...
3 Female YouTubers You Should Know
When you have nothing else to do, you should pull up YouTube and take a look at three YouTubers that openly influence many. Funny YouTubers...
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Hello Old Foe: Combating Anxiety and Depression
I’m lying in bed taking a mental inventory of my surroundings. My car is a mess and needed to be cleaned out since three weeks ago, my...
