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A sad winter cabin

‘Tis the seasonal depression

December 2, 2023

The end of the year leads to spiked stress levels for many students.  The combination of holiday events, finals week, and the change of weather can cause the winter blues. Symptoms include feeling...

 Graphic courtesy of Jolie Asuncion

Fighting to feel better: the first step

Ariana Powell, Reporter // September 27, 2022

Since I was 12-years-old I’ve struggled with deep depressive episodes that leave me feeling like ending my life or hurting myself is the only option. I have to actively fight against the voice in the...

hopelessness Photo credit: Jacob Collier

Depressed and down but still around

Jacob Collier // November 26, 2019

Trigger Warning: This article contains several references to self-harm that may be disturbing to some readers.Everyone feels down sometimes, but for some it can reach a terrifying level. When I was 23,...

One of the side effects of antidepressants is lower sex drive yet no one is talking about it. Photo credit: Melissa Joseph

O-face: Antidepressants might be affecting your sex drive but nobody is talking about it

Melissa Joseph // October 6, 2019

When I’m stuck in a pit of wallowing depression, having sex isn’t first on my list of priorities, especially if I’m taking my antidepressants.At the age of 13, I was “diagnosed”...

Infographic on SAD Photo credit: Gage Northcutt

Cloudy skies make cloudy minds

Gage Northcutt // February 20, 2019
Am I SAD?

College students lack sufficient mental health resources

Rayanne Painter // August 28, 2018

Everybody deals with their own personal lows during college. Many students may find themselves devastated over failing a difficult exam, or heartbroken over falling out with friends or partners. For anybody...

Photo credit: Jaime Munoz

Mental health and counseling should be priority for students

Grant Schmieding // March 12, 2018

Elyn Saks, suffering from chronic schizophrenia, had hardly eaten for a week. Her face felt like a mask and she moved as if her legs were wooden. Sitting in total darkness with the curtains drawn and her...

Photo credit: Helen Suh

Let’s get physical

Joann Chevaillier // April 12, 2016
Exercise and the influence it can have on sex.
Photo credit: Madison Holmes

Don’t self-diagnose mental disorders

William Rein // March 27, 2016
Diagnoses across the specturm are becoming more popular. What's the cost of applying problems for our mental health for ourselves?
Illustration by Dongyoung Won.

Rainy weather may make students sad

January 26, 2016
In accordance with the winter weather, students may experience symptoms of depression.
Illustration by Darian Maroney

My experience with depression

Daisy Dardon // May 8, 2015
In honor of National Anxiety and Depression Awareness Week, our columnist shares her story of living and coping through difficult times.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Never forgive, but do forget

William Rein // April 2, 2015
The choice to not forgive anyone is not as negative as it sounds.
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