The Burden of Mental Illness In University
How Does it Affect Performance?
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Confessions of a Former "Gifted" Kid
We need to rethink how we treat academically successful children (ps: please stop calling your kids smart)
Round Table: What's Your Depression Meal?
Essentially, depression meals are easy to eat foods for when you have no appetite, energy or desire to eat.
Anxiety and Zoloft: A Personal Story of Recovery
The Start The first anxiety attack I remember having was junior year of high school. In hindsight, I recognize that I had anxiety my entire...
The Truth about Bipolar Disorder
I want to make it clear from the beginning that I am not ashamed of my mental illness. I was in my second year of college when I finally...
Dealing With a Mental Illness in College
You are not alone.
If My Mental Disorder Showed Like a Broken Bone
I carry something with me everyday that no one else sees.
What To Expect When Starting Therapy
What to expect when starting therapy.
All About Mental Health
College is hard enough as it is, but struggling with mental illness can make every day feel like an uphill battle. This winter seemed like...
Let's Talk: First Year of College with Mental Illnesses
The sun's out, the birds are singing, spring is here and summer is near. Exciting times are coming, minus the fact finals are coming….but...
Anxious and Existing
Take a deep breath. Relax your posture. Unclench your jaw. Loosen your shoulder muscles. Wiggle your fingers. Now we are ready.
Could this “Club Drug” Be the Solution for Severe Depression?
Mental illness is not up for debate. As we know, it is an illness that is highly overlooked and can impede the lifestyle of many...
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...
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...
Reminder: It's Okay Not to Be Okay
Sometimes, we need to take a second to realize that it is okay to not be okay.
My Invisible Illness
I am sick. No, it’s not the kind of sick that you can catch. I’m not contagious, and if you happen to have these illnesses too, then I’m...
Body Image Through the Looking Glass
Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who's the thinnest of them all?
What It’s Like to Live with Anxiety
What does it mean to have an anxiety disorder? For me, this is a very personal issue: I was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder in the third...
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and How We Are All Rebecca Bunch: Mental Illness in TV
TW: mentions of attempted suicide Many movies and TV shows have attempted to tackle mental illness, but, in my opinion, none has been as...
High-Functioning Depression Nearly Killed Me
My essay is impeccable, but I haven't showered in two weeks.
