Pet Your Way to a Happier Day!
Did you know that some of the best therapists have four legs? Having a pet has been proven to help boost mental health! Animals make some of the best support systems. They are loyal...
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Feeling like damaged goods
Alt Text: Two hands hold opposite sides of a black paper heart. Sometimes we can feel like damaged goods, whether because we experienced trauma, went through hardships, or experienced things we’d rather not talk about....
What If Therapy Isn’t For Me ?
What if therapy isn’t an option at home? We all know therapy can be a tricky and sometimes even sensitive topic. Some people believe it doesn’t work, that no one really has your best...
Becoming a Mental Health First-Responder
NOTE: Post originally published in January 2018 by contributor Panther14 When we hear the term “first-responders,” we usually think of the workers in an ambulance, ready to help people with physical health emergencies. But...
Do I blame myself?
A common mindset among those who are diagnosed with mental illnesses is wondering if it’s something that they brought onto themselves. There may be guilt associated with it, like the person thinking they did...
Can a Poor Diet Predict Mental Illness?
Food is so much more than gaining energy to get through the day. Many see food as an experience: some see cooking as therapeutic, eating with others as a way to deepen relationships, and...
Giving Back
There are going to be a lot of chances to reflect and give back now that the holiday season is in full swing. This doesn’t only include Thanksgiving during November, but other holidays such...
Do You Feel Handcuffed To Your Phone?
Do you ever feel too attached to your phone? We all get upset when our phones fall into puddles, or when we have to put our phones away during class. But some people feel super...
What is “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...
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