Self-Care When Therapy Isn't an Option
Therapy can be awful to navigate, or entirely inaccessible. Here's what you can do to recover anyway.
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Stop Blaming Ariana Grande for Mac Miller's Death
Don't blame the woman for the man's actions.
I Hugged Rock Bottom: A Memoir on Depression
"A story with a happy ending."
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...
Home
Home Safe space Quiet or loud Big or small Comforting Yours Happily. Alone in the world No home for me Denied Pushed down Beaten Broken...
Why Productive Self Care Matters
Never feel bad about taking time for yourself.
How I Kick My Depression in the Butt
I have been some combination of depressed and anxious for as long as I can remember. I have been through years of therapy and prescribed...
How to Figure Out if You Should Talk to Your Doctor About Mental Health Meds
You're not alone, and your doctor can help.
4 Steps To Take When Your Parents Don't Understand Your Mental Health
Communication is key, but that’s easier said than done.
These Necklaces Highlighting Mental Health Diagnosis Are Super Controversial
Some think they reduce the stigma of mental illnesses, but others think they turn it into a fashion statement.
How to Talk to Friends & Family About Your Eating Disorder
Navigating these convos can be difficult.
What It Is Like Having Friends With Mental Illnesses
Having friends with mental illnesses can be daunting and worrying, especially when you do not have the knowledge to give good support and...
Keeping Your Mental Health in Check During this Trimester
We all know how difficult the life of a student can be. You wake up, eat breakfast (some days), go to class, go to work, socialize, do your...
Tackling Stigmas of Mental Illness in Japan
What is Japan doing to ameliorate mental health?
Common Misconceptions About Mental Illness
This is something we should all be talking about.
Things to Remember When Dealing with a Friend Who Has Depression
Depression does not discriminate.
How To Cope With Mental Illness In College
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Going to college when you have a mental illness (or two or three) isn’t easy, but it can be done...
Why We Need To Stop Perceiving Mental Illness as a Negative Stigma
**Warning: This article can be triggering to those who suffer from mental illness.** **The opinions expressed in this article are that of...
I Attend Group Therapy... And You Could, Too
This is my fourth consecutive semester participating in group therapy through University Counseling Service here at Iowa and I couldn’t be...
How To Get Through a Depressive Episode
For the 1 in 5 of us college students battling depression, we know sometimes they can hit out of seemingly nowhere. When they do, it can...
