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: Steve Vilca The thought of openly sharing your emotions with others can be one of the hardest things someone can do. With the constant thoughts of I’m weak, I’m too sensitive, what I have to say isn’t that important, or I don’t want to come off as a downer to everyone are thoughts that… Continue reading Vulnerability is Strength, not Weakness
By: Macey Howeson Right now, in our world, we are experiencing something that is going to (and already has) change the way we live our lives. In these changes, we have had to explore new ways to communicate with one another. These changes are great for some; The homebodies who love to work from home… Continue reading COVID Check-in
By: Tessa Betenbaugh If you are anything like me, you always try to think of the worst-case scenario. That way you can at least try to prepare for those circumstances, granting you a sense of control. And if your “preparation” looks anything like mine, it looks very anxiety-induced, very frantic, and very pessimistic. Usually all… Continue reading Coping with Uncertainty
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