I have never personally experienced dating violence and I am thankful for that; however I have a friend that has. I have seen the struggles that she has been through and the pain that she has felt while in an abusive relationship. I have watched…
We were all shocked this week by the suicide of actor Robin Williams who brought so much laughter into the lives of so many. It is public knowledge that Robin Williams suffered for many years from bipolar disorder and substance use problems. It can be…
Have you ever thought it might be helpful to talk to a professional about a personal issue? Someone who isn’t your friend or a family member? Maybe you’ve thought about this when you were feeling upset, angry, or stressed out. It might surprise you to…
What began as a series of YouTube videos called “A Fat Girl Dancing” has now exploded into an international movement that has raised awareness about the many misconceptions surrounding weight and the devastating effects of body shame. This sensational campaign was started by a twenty…
Your mood can change from day to, day but in some cases it can change from season to season. Do you experience feelings of sadness, tiredness, low energy, trouble concentrating, and or changes with your appetite or sleep for 2 weeks or more during the…
Well it’s that time of year again, ladies. And no I don’t mean the holidays. Were you one of the over ten million people who tuned in to watch the Victoria Secret Fashion Show last week? If not, you didn’t miss much – just a…
I’m currently taking a very interesting mental health class. The other day we had a panel of four people with mental health disorders. It was a real eye-opener, because they didn’t appear to have one. As humans, we’re quick to judge and jump to conclusions…
There are lots of sources of stress. Homework, pressure from friends, and not getting enough sleep are at the top of the list. Just add in the strain of having to deal with going back to school after a care-free summer, and mix in having…
Recently, a group of researchers at University of Michigan did a study on a phenomenon that many of us know all too well: Facebook related mood decline. I know that sounds ridiculous, but, stay with me here. The study showed that college-aged people experienced less…
I don’t know about you, but sometimes during these cold dark days in New England I find myself feeling more sluggish, not as interested as I usually am in activities I love, and even a little bit sad for what seems like no reason. All…