What Panic Attack Really Feels Like
By Erica Spohr Like everybody else, my high school life was about attending classes, playing sports, looking forward to graduation and going to college. Everything was normal until one afternoon. When I was in my American History class thinking about the notes I was taking, all of the sudden, my [...]
When Does Enjoying Drinking Alcohol Go Too Far?
By Erica Spohr “Among the 138.5 million people who were current alcohol users, 61.6 million people (or 44.4%) were classified as binge drinkers, and 17.7 million people (28.8% of current binge drinkers and 12.8% of current alcohol users) were classified as heavy drinkers” (2020 NSDUH). Alcoholism is a real and [...]
Are You A Hoarder or A Collector?
By Honilyn Magtibay “I do not have hoarding-itis I have small space-osis”. This may sound funny but it can be heard as an excuse a hoarder would give to explain their obsessive behaviors. Whether you have heard of this saying or not, you probably know someone who collects and stores [...]
Health and Wellness
What is Wellness? “Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life. Wellness is more than being free from illness, it is a dynamic process of change and growth.” According to the World Health Organization (WHO), wellness is “...a state of [...]
Why You Should Put Yourself in Someone Else’s Shoes?
By Makenna Roehr How often have you put yourself in someone else’s shoes to see how they feel and to try to understand from their perspectives? Empathy allows us to be more conscious of others’ emotions, to build relationships and foster healthy environments, especially for those struggling with mental illnesses. The [...]
The Pressure to Succeed in Your 20s
By Michelle Nguyen Growing up in a Vietnamese immigrant household, I was held captive by the Asian generational expectations and pressures to succeed. Of course it is not a bad idea as everyone wants to succeed and do well in life. However, my version of being successful encompassed everything my [...]
Why You Should Take A Vacation?
By Makenna Roehr This far into the year, many Americans have yet to make use of their vacation time. After all, we live in a society that promotes working overtime and praises those who forego their vacation days in favor of putting in a few extra hours at work. However, [...]
Dealing with Anger in a Positive Way
By Ariadna Escobar What is Anger? Anger is an emotional state in which its intensity can vary from mild irritation to rage. It is a normal and healthy human emotion that everyone has. However, it can get out of control and that can lead to problems in the workplace, personal [...]
What Do We Know about Teen Mental Health?
By Melissa Rivera Adolescents' emotional wellbeing is very important and should be taken seriously. They might not have the support and understanding to seek treatment or their change of emotions and attitude may go unnoticed. Oftentimes the troubled behaviors of some children are seen as a “phase” instead of signs [...]
How Binge Drinking Affects College Students
Binge drinking among young adults is considered a significant public health concern in the United States. Consuming alcohol in college has become a tradition that many students believe is considered an essential part of their higher education experience. According to the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), [...]
Overcoming the Stigma on Mental Health
By Nicolette Fascenelli Stigma is when individuals see you in a negative way because you may have certain characteristics or personal traits that’s thought to be a disadvantage. It is common that people have negative attitudes and beliefs among individuals who suffer from mental health conditions. It is known that [...]
Eating Disorders and the Role of Stigma
By Nicolette Fascenelli Between 5% to 17% of college students have eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. It is known that a minority of people actually receive professional help for eating-related issues. For instance, researchers found that less than 45% of individuals who are diagnosed with an [...]
