Looking back on the year 2019, I thought it would be a good idea to share some of my favorite advice from my counselor. I believe that this is…
Why Telling Children “You Can Be Anything You Want” is Important
I’m currently home with my four-year-old niece. Today, I was on facetime with a male friend who said he was playing video games. She instantly got upset, responding “I can’t…
Radio Interview: Step Up For Mental Health on News From the Service Entrance with Mario Smith
Step Up For Mental Health's President and Executive Director Adrienne McCue was interviewed by Mario Smith on "News From the Service Entrance with Mario Smith" on Lumpen Radio. The topics…
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…
The Importance of Knowing the Difference Between “Yes” “No” and “Maybe”
“Yes” “No” “Maybe” Three words that I am proud to have in the English dictionary. Three words that I am happy that I have the ability to use, being aware…
Understanding Communication Styles: Talk-to-Think or Think-to-Talk?
Understanding our personal style of communication can provide helpful insights not only into how we can better share our feelings and ideas with others but also how we can…
How Support (or the Lack of) Can Affect Those with Disabilities
Living with a disability can be hard. Not only can it be hard for the obvious reasons but living with a disability comes with its own trials and tribulations that…
Why You Should Always Define Relationships
It’s human nature to want intimacy. We all want someone whether that be friends, family, a romantic relationship, ourselves, maybe even all of the above. However, I do think it…