4 Tips to Help You Get out of Bed on Those Days When You’d Rather Do Anything But
College can be exhausting on its own. If you have major depressive disorder (MDD), or depression, the exhausting aspects of college can become totally overwhelming. Depression often involves fatigue and a lack of motivation. When you’re feeling tired and unmotivated,...
The 5 Steps You Can Take Now to Start Over on Your Mental Health This Year
As soon as the clock struck midnight, your mind probably started racing with everything you want to do this year. Maybe you finally want to book that European trip you’ve been saving for. Perhaps you want to take the next step in your relationship with your partner by...
The Top Free Mental Health Programs Available Through UC SHIP
College can be a challenging period for your mental health. As a college student, you may experience a range of mental health symptoms. In 2023, surveys showed that college students were experiencing all-time high rates of depression, anxiety and suicidality. In...
5 Tips for When You Experience a Panic Attack at Work
Having a panic attack can be frightening. When you feel like you can’t catch your breath and like you don’t have control over your own body, it can make you feel lost and scared. The good news is that most panic attacks don’t last very long, with symptoms often fading...
Separation Anxiety: Do These 7 Symptoms Resonate With You?
Your loved ones play an integral role in your day-to-day life. They are people you make memories with, vent to after a long day and act as a source of light during dark times. While many people form deep connections with loved ones, whether that be family, friends or...
Relocation Depression: What Is It and How Long Does It Last?
Moving to a new home, city or even country can be exciting as well as nerve-racking and a little bit sad. While the circumstances surrounding a move often play a role in the emotions a person may feel, teenagers almost always feel more sad than happy when they have to...
Is Stress Your Driving Motivator in Academics? Here Are 3 Ways to Tell and Why You Should Choose Another One
When it comes to college, what’s the first thing you think of? Tough exams? Ten-page research papers? Cold lecture halls? For many people, college boils down to one word: stress. It seems like stress can come at you from every angle, from low funds to planning a...
Election Grief: How Ambiguous Loss Can Affect Many After a Presidential Election
Looking back on the past 10 years of politics in the United States, one thing most people can agree on is how divided we are as a country. Our social support programs have crumbled while inflation and the cost of living have gone up. Some groups have been targets of...
These 3 Grounding Tips Can Stop a Panic Attack in Its Tracks
Panic attacks can be highly distressing. A panic attack can come with many symptoms, from sweaty palms to a racing heartbeat. Other potential symptoms include dizziness, shaking, shortness of breath, and intrusive, rapidly shifting thoughts. Panic attacks aren’t just...