SOVA | Moderator ★ | Activity https://sova.pitt.edu/members/moderator/activity/ Activity feed for Moderator ★. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:50:03 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 a2761fd98de86fa62624585f16c0262f Moderator ★ started the topic Social Media and Mental Health in the forum Social Media and Mental Health 📱 https://sova.pitt.edu/forums/topic/social-media-and-mental-health Thu, 07 Jan 2021 18:05:29 -0500

We all know that social media has an affect on our mental health. It could be the amount we spend on apps, how often we compare ourselves to others, worrying about how to speak to someone online, or putting too much emphasis on notifications and how we present ourselves on our profiles. It’s impossible to completely go off-the-grid however,…[Read more]

]]> 656d1dfb9d924229ef8c6e4a3918783e Moderator ★ started the topic Seeking Support from Your Parents in the forum Talking to Parents 👪 https://sova.pitt.edu/forums/topic/seeking-support-from-your-parents Fri, 11 Dec 2020 15:49:12 -0500
Adolescence can be really difficult, and coping with mental illness symptoms can make it even worse. You’re likely constantly comparing yourself to others your age because of things like looks, grades, and social media statistics. Even if you don’t actively seek it out, getting support from those around you to make you feel like you’re doing…[Read more]

]]> 75d4fe34bb6bfc6196563f0b7056f28f Moderator ★ started the topic How Do You Want Others to Listen to You? in the forum Communication and Relationships 🗣️ https://sova.pitt.edu/forums/topic/how-do-you-want-others-to-listen-to-you Wed, 02 Dec 2020 17:15:06 -0500
When we vent to someone we trust, we usually seek them out for a specific reason. We all want something different when we rant and vent, but you may have questions about how to tell this to others so they don’t accidentally say the wrong thing to you (and you don’t want to get upset at them either!) When is advice helpful? When is advice not so…[Read more]

]]> e188b6edf38daaa2e1717a5e812de300 Moderator ★ started the topic Barriers to Treatment in the forum Treatment ⚕️ https://sova.pitt.edu/forums/topic/barriers-to-treatment Wed, 02 Dec 2020 14:59:26 -0500
Are you currently seeking treatment for your mental health? Do you want to? What are issues that you face that can make you miss appointments or unable to go? It can be things like money to afford treatment, finding the time to even go, not being able to get one because a bus doesn’t get there, or things like a poor Internet connection that…[Read more]

]]> c5a811a601a82274a1e87175d7f477f4 Moderator ★ started the topic Family History and Mental Health in the forum Talking to Parents 👪 https://sova.pitt.edu/forums/topic/family-history-and-mental-health Wed, 25 Nov 2020 14:10:40 -0500
Does your family have any history of depression or anxiety? Have other family members ever faced stigma for a mental health issue?
Activity: Ask your parents if they have family members or knew people close to them who were affected by mental health issues and stress – you might relate to some of them! Ask if you can see photos of them if…[Read more]

]]> d82acd4192842bd93199698debce3820 Moderator ★ started the topic Romantic Relationships in the forum Communication and Relationships 🗣️ https://sova.pitt.edu/forums/topic/romantic-relationships Tue, 06 Oct 2020 16:07:28 -0400
Do you have any questions or need advice about how to discuss mental health in a romantic relationship that you’re in? Is your relationship affecting your mental health? What anxieties do you have when it comes to things like dating or being in a relationship? What conversations do you want to have with your partner, but are afraid to…[Read more]

]]> aa288e4056fb24327555e32b057fd8db Moderator ★ started the topic Friendships in the forum Communication and Relationships 🗣️ https://sova.pitt.edu/forums/topic/friendships Mon, 05 Oct 2020 16:41:41 -0400
Do you have any questions about your mental health and how it’s affecting your friendships? Do you have any questions about opening up to your friends about anything? Has a friend affected your mental health and have questions about how to address it? Feel free to ask below!
Check out a few articles here about friendship if you need a place to…[Read more]

]]> 6e492409b4c7d4d60ae41002e6390f63 Moderator ★ started the topic Coping Mechanisms in the forum Treatment ⚕️ https://sova.pitt.edu/forums/topic/coping-mechanisms Wed, 30 Sep 2020 18:04:32 -0400
Everyone has their own coping mechanisms to make them feel like the best…them. But do you have any questions for others about new coping mechanisms that you may want to try? Do you have questions about things like meditation, or how others cope with things like depressive episodes and panic attacks?
We have a page with a few posts talking…[Read more]

]]> f124006557ea1265a452447bb93bee42 Moderator ★ started the topic Talking to Parents and Other Supportive Adults in the forum Talking to Parents 👪 https://sova.pitt.edu/forums/topic/talking-to-parents-and-other-supportive-adults Wed, 30 Sep 2020 17:04:32 -0400
Have you wanted to speak to your parents or another supportive adult (like a relative, grandparent, or teacher) in your life about mental health struggles that you face? What questions do you have about opening up to trusted adults? Are you afraid of something that might come up if you talk to an adult about your mental health?
Activity: Have a…[Read more]

]]> 7b05bfe099269c29d490f58bdb325717 Moderator ★ started the topic Medication in the forum Treatment ⚕️ https://sova.pitt.edu/forums/topic/medication Tue, 29 Sep 2020 17:01:40 -0400
What questions do you have about starting, changing, or stopping medication? Do you have any concerns with medication? This could be about the stigma in medication, not knowing what’s best for you, or being afraid of talking to others about it.
Don’t know where to start? Check out a few of our articles on the topic:
An Online Guide to…[Read more]

]]> a93a621f59a086ab9409cf8dacef5600 Moderator ★ started the topic Therapy in the forum Treatment ⚕️ https://sova.pitt.edu/forums/topic/therapy Tue, 29 Sep 2020 16:59:46 -0400
Do you have any questions about starting, attending, or making any changes in therapy? Feel free to use this space to ask questions and get feedback! Do you want to know how to find out how to find a therapist? Do you have any questions about knowing when you’ve found the “right” therapist?
We have a page with a few articles about therapy if…[Read more]

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