Managing OCD as a College Student

Managing OCD as a College Student

Managing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be an arduous journey, especially for young adults who are navigating the complexities of student life and newfound independence. OCD is a common, chronic, and often misunderstood mental health disorder characterized by...
How to Manage Social Anxiety in College

How to Manage Social Anxiety in College

With the final days of summer beginning to wane, casting a bittersweet farewell to leisurely days and carefree moments, a new chapter of personal growth and college adventures unfolds. Navigating through a new city, dormitories, lectures, group projects, and a...
5 Acitivities for the Summertime Blues

5 Acitivities for the Summertime Blues

There is an expectation that summer is a joyful season filled with plenty of outdoor activities such as BBQs, beach days, and vacations. While getting plenty of sunshine may boost your Vitamin D exposure and promote a healthy body, the summer heat can cause many...
What Does Depression Look Like?

What Does Depression Look Like?

From time to time, you may experience sadness or stress that can go away on its own. However, when there is a persistent feeling of hopelessness, emptiness, irritability, or little interest in activities you may have once enjoyed, it may be caused by depression. ...
Why It’s Hard to Seek Help

Why It’s Hard to Seek Help

According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), roughly 52.9 million adults in the U.S. live with a mental illness. Of those 52.9 million adults, only 24.3 million received mental health services in the past year. For those living with mental illness, the...
Tips on Spending the Holidays Alone

Tips on Spending the Holidays Alone

What are you doing for the holidays? You may have heard this question before from a colleague, a peer, or even in passing as the holidays are starting to come in full swing. As a society, we often associate this time of the year with gatherings and traditions with our...