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 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 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
By Marisa Cala-Keck Trigger Warning: Eating Disorders About two months ago, I decided I should start eating better. I thought that a diet would be the way to go, and I even started creating potential meal plans. I wanted to care for my body, provide it with the nutrients it needs to survive, and live… Continue reading The Boundary Between Healthy Dieting and Disordered Eating
By Rachel Neal Comparing ourselves to others is something we all do or have done in the past. During our day-to-day lives, we examine the people around us and focus on what they have or what they do better than ourselves. It is not often that we take time to sit and reflect on nourishing… Continue reading Comparing Yourself to Others
By Danielle Anderson When I was younger I struggled day in and day out with my mental health. I never thought I was deserving of love and happiness. Putting time and energy into myself was never a priority because it seemed pointless. If I couldn’t make myself happy then all I wanted to do was… Continue reading Setting Boundaries With Yourself
It’s time to destroy societal standards in exchange for radical self-love By Sophie Hamedany For as long as I could remember, my weight was what defined me. Because from a young age internalized fatphobia was taught to me through toxic views of what health should look like. Fat bodies are not seen as beautiful or… Continue reading Fatphobia: Let’s Talk About It
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