Sexual Assault Awareness Month
It’s that time of year again – April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Unfortunately, sexual violence affects more people than you’d think. According to the CDC, over half of women and nearly 1 in 3 men report experiencing sexual violence or nonconsensual...
If You Suffer from OCD, Anxiety, or Perfectionism, Don’t Let School Finals Derail Your Mental Health! Here’s How.
If You Suffer from OCD, Anxiety, or Perfectionism, Don’t Let School Finals Derail Your Mental Health! Here’s How. With summer just around the corner, many college students are gearing up for final exams. Students can anticipate weeks of sleepless nights, mental...
Why Do We Stay in a Toxic Relationship?
It can be hard for us to understand why someone would stay in a toxic relationship. When we see someone we care about in an unhealthy or abusive relationship, the first question seems almost too obvious: “Why don’t you just leave?” The answer, on the other hand, is...
Demystifying Complex PTSD
This is an ABSTRACT: After being misdiagnosed and misunderstood for years, complex post-traumatic stress disorder has been officially recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO). We already know post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to be a common response to a...
Are You Taking Your Eating Disorder to College?
For many, college can be an exciting time, but for those students who suffer from an eating disorder, this new college experience comes with a lot of personal responsibility. Because for many, college can also be a triggering experience. The increase in schoolwork,...Recent Posts
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Self-care Habits for Total Well-being
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Is My Child Having an Eating Disorder Relapse? What to Look Out For!
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