Personal Testimony Since early childhood, I have suffered from blood-injection-injury (BII) type phobia. The worst part about going in for my annual flu vaccination was the judgment. I would sit…
Category: Mental Health
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Stretch and De-stress: The Yoga Position to Relax Your Anxious Muscle
Deep in your core, there is a muscle connecting your pelvis and torso that you have always had, but maybe never known about - your psoas (pronounced: so-as). There…
Childhood Trauma: You Are Not Alone, Your Feelings Matter, and We Can Heal Together
Childhood trauma is formed in many ways; from using demeaning language to physical abuse. Studies have shown that children exposed to negative child-rearing practices tend to be anti-social, aggressive, and…
Geriatric Depression: Risks and Impacts on Caregivers (Depression Series)
It is well known that aging comes with many stressors. The elderly are often subjected to stressful situations such as prolonged isolation and sadness. Also, they often have to deal…
Adulthood Depression: Symptoms, Risks, and Coping Skills (Depression Series)
Depression is a word that is often used in today’s society to express feelings of being “down” or sad. However, major depression is a serious disorder marked by symptoms that…
Childhood Depression: What Parents Should Know? (Depression Series)
When people think about depression, they don’t often picture a child struggling with such an emotionally devastating disorder. Some may even forget that depression can occur at any age, starting…
Be Kind to Yourself This Winter
Winter can be difficult for all of us, especially for those who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). It is estimated that 10 million people suffer from SAD in the…
Joking about Suicide isn’t Cool; it’s Harmful
Have you ever heard someone joke about something they had no first-hand experience with? Laughing and clowning about lives that they have never lived. Have you ever made that kind…
Healthy Eating Week: Tips to Eating Healthy Without Sacrificing Your Wallet or Your Tastebuds
To celebrate Healthy Eating Week, I’d like to write down a few tips that I’ve learned concerning nutrition. As a college student, it can be extremely difficult to keep up…
How to Deal with Friendships While Dealing with Mental Health
Two weeks ago, I talked about creating boundaries with our relationships. Since then, I have participated in a wellness check with some of my friends. We talked about different…