By: Isaias Moreno One thing I have come to truly understand is the impact that certain relationships have on our mental health, specifically THE SITUATIONSHIP.. “gross” I know trust me. Modern dating has changed so much throughout our entire lifetime as a whole. Pretty sure if you asked your grandparents how they met it might… Continue reading Its Complicated
By Chloe Fuller “People in the LGBTQ+ community are about twice as likely to have a mental health disorder in their lifetime compared to the general population. Of particular concern is mental health within the transgender community, as this group tends to have the highest levels of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.” Mental health is… Continue reading Societal Mental Health in the LGBTQ+ Community
By Sabrina Bonnell On the theme of mental health, there are many stigmas and myths surrounding the topic. In this blog-post I will be debunking five common misconceptions about mental health. Myth 1: People who do not have any mental health conditions don’t need to care about their mental health. This myth is far from… Continue reading Debunking Mental Health Myths
By Maddie LeVake What is social comparison? As social beings, humans are readily prepared with the ability to compare as a tool for survival. It is an instinctual cue when presented with something different. That tool of comparison has formulated into a new instinct however, with the introduction of social media; the other tool that… Continue reading Social Comparison
By Sabrina Bonnell “The way I dress depends on how I feel. I never have to psych myself up. Usually, it just feels like it works” famously said, Rihanna. Her quote does hold true, but did you know you can change how you feel by what you wear? This is coined enclothed cognition and knowing clothing… Continue reading Why You Should Care What You Wear
By Lauren Goldberg Have you ever noticed that listening to music influences your mood? This probably doesn’t come as a surprise. If you have ever listened to ABBA’s “Dancing Queen”, you might experience a boost in happiness for the 3-minute song. In addition to influencing your mood, music has some powerful benefits that you may… Continue reading The Benefits of Music on Mental Health
By Emily Lee For starter, no we are not going to be talking about the cookies, but a little yummy dessert on the side could possible help with your sleep as well! “Insomnia is defined as a common sleep disorder that can make it hard to sleep, hard to stay awake, or cause you to… Continue reading What Exactly is Insomnia?
By Abby Hayden Anxiety has an effect on many individuals whether a person is anxious over an exam, being in a group setting, speaking in front of a group, or just simply walking on campus. There are many types of anxiety that people experience, such as GAD( general anxiety disorder), OCD(Obsessive-compulsive disorder), or social anxiety.… Continue reading Is Your Anxiety Taking Over?
By Rachel Neal As students, we all face our own types of stress. Whether that is meeting deadlines, completing writing assignments, or giving speeches/presentations. One type of anxiety in particular that I struggle with is test anxiety. We all have our own ways of coping/dealing with stress. There are no incorrect ways of coping with… Continue reading Test Anxiety
By Jacquelyn Martinusen (Picture source: TIME) Throughout the resurrection of activities involving other people post-pandemic*, I have realized that I need to get outside more. Not that I’ve ever really been a super outdoorsy person, but I really should get outside more. It’s way nicer than I remember. As a UMatter intern, there are several… Continue reading I Need to Get Outside More
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