Current Studies by Dr. Forbes
Recently, we did a spotlight on Dr. Erika Forbes, a Professor of Psychiatry, Pediatrics, and Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh. Now that you know a little bit about her, we want to tell...
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How to Block on Social Media
When people are spreading negativity online, sometimes the only solution is to block them. By blocking people, on most sites you will no longer be able to see their content and they won’t be...
Professional Spotlight: Dr. Erika Forbes
Three team members of the SOVA Project recently sat down to interview Dr. Erika Forbes. Dr. Forbes is a Professor of Psychiatry, Pediatrics, and Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Forbes is also...
Seasonal Affective Disorder
As the days get shorter this time of year, some have trouble maintaining a positive mood. One type of depression is known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD typically sets in at the beginning of...
Celebrity Quotes about Mental Health
A very effective way to get rid of the stigma surrounding mental illness is to simply talk about it. Because our culture puts a big emphasis on pop culture, when celebrities open up about...
Mental Health Resources
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...
You don’t get it
You’re right. No one gets it. No one totally gets you. We are all unique, its true. But there are so many things that are similar between us. One of my favorite movies is...
SOVA Ambassador Feature: Letting others help
I am a bit of a contradictory person. I am fiercely independent and a romantic. I like to be strong and fragile. I am blonde, but also quite smart. I love helping other people,...
Being and Becoming
“Life is not a having and a getting, but a being and a becoming.” -Matthew Arnold What does this quote mean to you?
Active Minds
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...
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