Big changes can happen during adolescence and young adulthood. NAMI recently stated that one in four college-aged students have a diagnosable mental illness, but less than half seek professional help. This gap happens for a...
“Life is not a having and a getting, but a being and a becoming.” -Matthew Arnold What does this quote mean to you?
Photo Credit: A Health Blog via Compfight cc Active Minds is an organization dedicated to raising awareness about mental illness. There are over 400 chapters located at many colleges in most states of the...
When you feel depressed or anxious, it can feel like you are just lost in your thoughts. A type of therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps to teach you how to change your...
You might have heard that taking a pause in the day to recenter yourself and let yourself just be without judgment can be a way to de-stress. There is a website that can turn...
Maybe you’ve already noticed that some folks have images beside their nicknames here on the SOVA website. We want everyone to be able to have a photo there! Remember something that will not identify...
Sometimes we share with folks our struggles and pain. In response, sometimes we get the shoulder we need to cry on, sometimes we get the understanding nod, sometimes we get the dreaded statements that...
If you are having a rough day, try distracting yourself by focusing your attention on something else. Click on this link to draw a nebula like the one here: Drawing is a tool you can...
While you may know that getting treatment for depression and anxiety can help with emotional regulation, did you know that it can also greatly benefit your physical health? The info. In a recent research...
College years are a big transition for everybody, so anxiety and depression are not uncommon among undergraduates. Yik Yak is an app that’s popular among college kids and it is well known for being...
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