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Alexa Nutt
Dec 11, 20245 min read
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Methods
As the days shorten and the weather grows colder, many people experience changes in their mood and energy levels.
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Lisa Graff
Dec 10, 20243 min read
9 Strategies to Navigate Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) as a Neurodiverse Adult
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is a profile of autism that involves an intense need to resist
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Kate Maurer
Nov 26, 20243 min read
Lessons from Trauma Therapy for After the Election
For many of us, the outcome of this month’s presidential election was a disturbing event that affected our sense of safety
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Jasmine Martinez
Sep 10, 20242 min read
The Influence of Culture on Latinx/e Mental Health
With the commencement of Hispanic Heritage Month across the country, we honor and recognize the cultures and contributions of Hispanic
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Alexa Nutt
Aug 30, 20243 min read
Navigating Mental Health as You Start College: A Freshman’s Guide
Starting college is a monumental life event, filled with excitement, opportunity, and, understandably, a fair bit of anxiety
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Kate Maurer
Aug 19, 20243 min read
4 Ways to Care for Your Mental Health With Election Stress
If you’re feeling stress and anxiety around the upcoming U.S. presidential election, you’re not alone.
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Trese McLaughlin
Jul 8, 20243 min read
Breaking the Silence: Why We Struggle to Ask for Help and How to Overcome It
In a world that often emphasizes independence and self-reliance, it's not uncommon for individuals to find it challenging to ask for help
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Lisa Graff
Jun 21, 20243 min read
7 Ways to Navigate Difficult Body Image Days During the Summer
Society often promotes an idealized and unrealistic version of the "summer body."
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Sean-Michael Green
Jun 19, 20243 min read
Juneteenth: Origins, Purpose, and Meaning
On June 19, 1865, the news of the ending of the Civil War and of slavery reached those who were still enslaved in Galveston, Texas.
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Hallie Pearson
May 17, 20243 min read
5 ways to take care of YOU when school is out for the summer!
You just took your last final, submitted your last assignment, and said your goodbyes to your friends for the summer.
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Kate Maurer
May 10, 20243 min read
How to Cope with Mixed Emotions on Mother's Day: A Guide for Those Struggling with the Holiday
For some people Mother’s Day might be an uncomplicated chance to honor a beloved mother, stepmother, grandmother, or other caregiver
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David McDaniel
May 2, 20242 min read
5 Ways to Support Yourself After Losing a Parent
The loss of a parent -- biological, adopted, or chosen -- is a profound and deeply individual experience.
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Valena Hedin
Apr 23, 20242 min read
Healing the Spiritual Wound: Seeking Therapy for Religious Trauma
Religious experiences can deeply shape our lives, offering a sense of community, identity, and purpose.
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Jasmine Martinez
Apr 2, 20242 min read
A Quick Guide to Finding A Therapist
Beginning the journey to finding a therapist can seem daunting and overwhelming. Whether this is your first time considering therapy or
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Hallie Pearson
Mar 20, 20243 min read
6 Things College Students Should Know About Voting in Illinois
For some of you, this may be your first time voting, or you may have a few votes under your belt.
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Sean-Michael Green
Mar 7, 20242 min read
The Importance of Voting
With rising political tensions and an upcoming election, 2024 has already been a time of worry, frustration, and fear for many
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Kate Maurer
Jan 16, 20243 min read
How to Maintain your New Year’s Resolutions
The end of the year and the start of the new one bring a giddy mood for some of us. A new year! Full of possibilities!
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David McDaniel
Dec 5, 20233 min read
Coping with Holiday Expectation Stress
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and that can mean: a) someone will yet again buy us an ugly pair of socks,
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David McDaniel
Oct 16, 20232 min read
5 Mental Health Benefits of Scary Movies
It’s Halloween season again and, for many of us, it’s time to settle in for a fun scary movie and a night of thrills and chills
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Kate Maurer
Aug 29, 20233 min read
Three Forms of Climate Distress
This summer, in North America, we've witnessed record-setting heat waves, nightmarish wildfires, choking smoke from unprecedented burning...
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