Should I Send It?
We’ve already blogged about what it means to be in a respectful relationship, but now we want to tackle a more specific topic: Sexting. Sexting can seem harmless, especially when it is happening between...
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What Does It Mean to “Have Trouble Functioning”?
Getting help for symptoms of depression can be tough. Sometimes it might feel like an easier way would be just seeing if it goes away on its own. There are good reasons not to wait. Having...
Reducing Stress with Easy Yoga
Anxiety is a huge mental stressor. When we feel anxious, our body’s “fight or flight” response kicks in. Fight or flight prepares us to struggle or escape. This response starts in your brain and branches into...
Coming Out as a Positive Experience
“Coming out” is a decision to tell someone a fact about yourself that they may not know—usually something extremely personal and potentially something with a social stigma to it—so it can be hard to...
International Women’s Day on Social Media
Celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th! Here’s what you need to know: What is International Women’s Day? It is a worldwide event that recognizes women’s achievements – from the political to the social...
Would medication change who I was?
When you get diagnosed with depression, or any mental illness, the first thing you might feel is relief. The realization that your feelings, struggles, and symptoms can be described by a diagnosis can make...
Helping Parents Acknowledge Depression
As if your brain wasn’t already cooperating with you enough, sometimes it can be hard to verbalize what is happening in your head to your parents (or anyone). Depression, anxiety, and other mental health...
Spring Cleaning Your Life
Warm weather and longer days are just around the corner, which means it’s almost time for spring cleaning! We hear a lot about dusting all corners of the house and organizing your desk, but...
TED Talk: The Gift and Power of Emotional Courage
Research on emotional suppression shows that when emotions are pushed aside or ignored,they get stronger. Psychologists call this amplification. In this talk, Susan David discusses the concept of emotional agility—allowing ourselves to really feel our negative...
What You See Is What You See
Do you ever go on social media and think: Why is everyone else having an awesome day except me?! Sometimes it is hard to scroll through posts of people taking great selfies or parties...
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