Why Can the Holidays Become a Stressful Time for Many People?
After Thanksgiving, the whole world seems to shift into holiday mode. You hear Christmas music everywhere, the stores are full of red and green, and the streets are lined with lights and tinsel. At work, there may be pressure to finish up big projects before everyone...
“I Just Don’t Feel Like Myself”: 5 Tips for Teens Managing Depersonalization-Derealization Disorder
Being a teenager is all about a person trying to figure out who they are and what type of future they picture for themselves. It’s a time of trying to establish a strong sense of self. No matter where they are in their self-discovery journey, it’s always concerning to...
“Why Do I Feel More Depressed at Night?” The Reasons Behind Nighttime Depression
Feelings of depression can be difficult to manage at any time, but especially at night. Feeling depressed in the evening can create stress, impact your quality of sleep and lead to other negative symptoms. However,“nighttime depression” isn’t a separate clinical...
How to Use Meditation to Improve Your Focus as You Start College in the New Year
Starting college is a milestone that’s worth being celebrated. It also brings about a ton of worry and anxiety, especially about the course load. Will you be able to keep up in class? Will you be too distracted by social events to study? Will you have loud roommates...
8 Ways Self-Sabotage Might Be Affecting Your Friendships
Loneliness is an epidemic that many, many people are struggling with right now. If you're wondering why your friends don’t seem to stick around, and are experiencing feelings of sadness or loneliness, you're not the only one. Our early experiences have a powerful...
How Can Housing Instability Affect Mental Health?
A shortage of affordable housing has forced many people into unstable living situations. With fewer options, more barriers and higher monthly payments, finding and keeping a safe place to live is much more difficult than in years past. There are fewer social safety...
9 Suggestions for Helping a Friend Who’s Dealing With Depression
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions, and yet it’s still a taboo topic for many people. A friend who’s experiencing depression symptoms may not want to talk about their condition right away. There are many reasons they might not feel...
The Toll That Tobacco Use Can Take on Your Mental Well-Being
Many people who smoke originally start their habit to deal with symptoms of a mental health condition such as anxiety or depression. After weeks and months go by, they become addicted. They realize that the momentary effects of smoking a cigarette are outweighed by...
5 Benefits Bereavement Treatment Can Provide College Students Managing Grief
Experiencing a major loss is hard. Working through your grief may be especially difficult when you’re juggling college studies, friendships and new responsibilities. Grief is different for everyone. Understanding your own grieving process can help you reach a place of...