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How to Deal with Finals Stress
It’s finals time. Here are some tips to help you get through this semester and start the next one on the right foot. Check them out and good luck!
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Kristin
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How Surviving a Suicide Attempt Changed My Life
On December 4, 2011, after attempting to overdose on over-the-counter drugs, I was not thrilled to still be alive. Three years later, I am happy to be here. This is the story about the day that changed my life.
Chris
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Finding Your Strength
Strength is not defined as the lack of weakness; strength is defined as the ability to overcome weakness. We are all human and we all have weak moments, but this does not mean we are not strong. It took me a long time to learn this.
Yordy
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What You Can Do to STOP Online Bullying
Everyone has had something mean or hurtful said about them online at least once, it sucks. Online bullying can happen to anyone. When it happened to me, I wasn't sure what to do or how to stop it. Check out these steps that really helped me.
Jesse
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Boys Don’t Cry…Right?
Growing up as a male, I was told that I had to be strong. I was fed the stereotype that boys, like me, couldn't cry or show our emotions. Keeping those emotions bottled up can be harmful and dangerous. Here are some ways to help the boys and men in your life express themselves and challenge gender stereotypes.
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How to Handle the Holidays After a Loss
The holidays are here and we are surrounded by joyful images of family. Yet, for many of us this time of year can be a painful reminder of loved we have lost. There are no easy steps to cope during this season, but here are a few things that will help.
Chris
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Mental Illness Does NOT Define You
When I became depressed, I thought that was my new identity. I was a depressed person. Now I see that I am a complex person who also happens to be depressed. My mental illness is a part of me but it does not define me.
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How To Be There For Your Friends With Mental Illness… When You Have One Yourself
We all want to help our friends who are struggling with mental illness, but this can be tough especially if you are dealing with your own mental health issues. Too often people think that their experiences mental illness are the same as yours, and that just is not true. Everyone is different and everyone struggles differently. Here are some tips to help you be there for your friends and take care [...]
Yordy
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8 Quick Tips to Boost Your Self-Esteem
Everyone has those days when they look at themselves in the mirror and think, “I’m not good enough” and we ALL know they suck. Check out these quick tips to boost your self-esteem.
Erin
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A Day To Heal Together – International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, 11/22
For many loss survivors, like me, the yearly International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is important. Two years ago I watched the Survivors Day webcast alone in my living room and began to understand that I was anything but alone.