Close and healthy friendships encourage numerous mental health benefits. Friends can celebrate you through the good times and support you through challenges. When you’re dealing with mental health struggles, they can offer validation, reduce overwhelming feelings, and...
Picture the scene — you’re scrolling through Instagram, and a post pops up. A few of your friends are at the local watering hole, guffawing at something evidently hilarious, having a wonderful time, without you. If you feel your ears flush red and a sinking feeling in...
Were you ever taught that you are what you eat? As it turns out, the truth is not that far off — food has a significant impact on your body and mind. When we eat highly processed foods, we can feel sluggish, anxious, and depressed. Thankfully, you can improve your...
When election season rolls back around, social media feeds, water coolers, and dinner tables alike begin buzzing with political hot takes. You may occasionally leave a conversation baffled by your friend, co-worker or family member’s decision to vote seemingly against...
Traumatic experiences have a long-term impact on our mental, physical, and emotional health. Whether it be a natural disaster, an accident, or a life-threatening situation, traumatic events can have lasting effects, whether immediate or delayed. While taking the first...
The feeling of not belonging, not measuring up, or even faking it at school is a feeling shared by many college students. The phenomenon is called imposter syndrome, and studies show that up to 82% of college students, graduate students, medical students, and other...
