A Video about Empathy and Sympathy
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...
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The Benefit of Naps
You may have heard about the danger of depression naps before. However, this isn’t to imply that all naps are bad for you – in fact, they’re incredibly beneficial! At first, naps can seem...
Coping With Burnout
School, extracurricular activities, family responsibilities, and work obligations: many young people are juggling a lot at once. Often burnout is discussed when talking about demanding careers, but the burnout teenage students experience is left...
Exploring Therapy: Finding What Works
Facing the ups and downs of life can sometimes feel like a rollercoaster ride. School stress, social pressure, and conflict at home can make you feel overwhelmed. A therapist can support you in navigating...
Advocate for Yourself
It can be difficult to speak up for what we need, whether in our personal or professional lives. Saying “no” can feel scary, and yet it can make a huge difference in setting good...
Building Resiliency
Building resiliency is an important part of life. Every day we face new challenges and stressors; from academic stressors to social dynamics and interpersonal conflicts. Resilience, defined by the Americal Psychological Association, refers to...
Are You Struggling With ‘Popcorn Brain’?
Have you ever felt like your brain is constantly ‘popping’ with thoughts, ideas, and distractions? You’re not alone! David Levy, a professor at the University of Washington coined the term in a 2011 research...
How Siblings Can Affect Your Mental Health
No two sibling relationships are the same. Some may not see theirs very often, while others see them all the time and share the same room. Some only have one, while others have enough...
TikTok and Mental Health: What’s the Connection?
When the topic of social media comes up in conversation, everyone has a differing opinion. Some people spend countless hours on their accounts while others only have social media accounts to keep in touch...
Radical Self-Care: What We Can Learn From Activist Angela Davis
Presently the term self-care is thrown around a lot. In many academic and employment settings we are told self-care is important, and we are encouraged to prioritize our mental health. However, we are not...
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