Mackenzie H.
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Acknowledging your pain is an important step in recovery “There’s nothing wrong with a little pain…in fact, sometimes it takes death to teach us about life; it takes misery to teach us about joy. So, embrace it when it comes. Say it’s a part of life… Experience it!… Let it come out. Then forget it.” […]
Ashley N.
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Content Warning: This article discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal ideation, call, text, or chat with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. Living with suicidal ideation is terrifying. I have experienced suicidal ideation numerous times over the years, and frequently have to battle these thoughts on a […]
Sam
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Content Warning: Suicidal Thoughts What is depression? Admittedly, this is a question that is far more challenging to answer than one would think, primarily due to the fact that the disorder is not categorical. Instead, it is on a continuum. What is meant by this is that there are various levels of depression, meaning that […]
Brynne
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Hey guys! I hope everyone is having a really great month so far. I know I have been busy trying to balance all of my schoolwork and still enjoy myself. However, lately certain things don’t seem to bring as much of a smile to my face because COVID-19 cases are rising in a lot of […]
Jade
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Starting medications for mental illness can feel like a daunting process, especially if you’ve never had to take such medications before or if you’ve seen stigma attached to them. It can feel even more so if the medications that once worked for you are no longer effective and you find yourself needing to switch to […]
Jai
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I can attest that the year 2020 has had its share of strange and interesting events; however, I believe that it is imperative to use this year as a foundation or looking glass of all that you have overcome and are working through. Reflect on what has set you back and what areas you have […]
Sarah
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This is the advice my friend Olivia gave me when she asked me to write for her mental health blog, Catholic Refuge. She was just starting the project and she was hoping to start a conversation about the ways that mental health and religion intersect. We’ve known each other for years and we know a […]
Matt J.
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I have to admit that I have often looked down upon myself. I have used words against myself like “fat” or “ugly.” I truly felt this way. Then I lost weight. I thought that this would somehow be a cure-all and would make me feel amazing about myself. Turns out, it wasn’t. I still talked […]
Vibrant Communications
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Name: Jade Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Age: 23 Living in: Michigan What song or album can you listen to on repeat and why? I could listen to anything by All Time Low or The Maine on repeat forever! Both bands have several songs that mean a lot to me lyrically, their albums span all sorts of different vibes/moods, […]
Jai
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The term ‘peer pressure’ is like a tree in its entirety but if you take a step back, you see that the branches make it the exquisite masterpiece it is. Needless to say, peer pressure can’t be described or explained as one mere thing. We may be pressured by dares, to participate in risky behaviors, […]