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Depression is one of the most common health problems that college students face. Statistics indicate that in the academic year of 2016 to 2017 over 39% of students enrolled in college were so depressed they were unable to function. The same source indicates that more...

The holidays this year will without a doubt be a lot less spectacular than in previous years. With the pandemic and global distancing standards in place, many won’t get to see their loved ones this Christmas. Many have been estranged from their family due to income...

Teenagers tend to be moody, but they shouldn’t be stressed out. While a good deal of may presume that this is a normal part of teenage life, it is not. Stress can lead to anxiety and depression and just one study shows that up to 20% of teenagers suffer from...

So the 2020 presidential election came and left you in a depressed emotional rut. Some of us are feeling discouraged, while others are feeling encouraged. Some still are feeling like the future is looking very uncertain. If you have been negatively affected by the...

Have you seen animals that seem to kill themselves and end up wondering do animals commit suicide? The short answer is no, it is not suicide. So what is it then?  Illustrated London News featured a story in 1845 about a dog who reportedly threw himself into a river....

A suicide attempt affects both the attempting individual and their family and friends. When we share experiences, this can help to provide perspective and frame the way we treat others.  We’d like to share an experience about how an attempted suicide affected the...

Health insurance can help to protect your pocket from the high costs of medical services. But you already know why people use health insurance right? So the question is, how does health insurance work? Health insurance exists in a number of plans and offers different...

There are a number of different types of depression and each person may suffer from a different one. When one’s depression is brought on by questions about the meaning of life, life itself, or death, this is considered existential depression.  Existential...

Many people suffering from depression are on prescription medications called antidepressants. These drugs are often expensive and of course, come with their own range of side effects, and they need a prescription. If you are feeling a little blue from the...

There is a myth about what a panic attack feels like. The truth is that there is a lot of misunderstanding about panic attacks and a lot of stigma surrounding them. We are here to help you separate the myths from the reality, so you are better able to manage yourself...