Elmo and Steve: “How Are You Doing?” Causes A Movement Sarah Erin, Brooklyn College From Sesame Street to Blue’s House, shedding light on the realities of mental health has taken center stage.… February 23, 2024
A Growing Depression: Gen Z, u ok? Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas Examining the Double-Edged Sword of Social Media in Relation to the Rise in Mental Illness Among Generation Z.… December 18, 2023
Sleeping Through Days: Moshfegh’s Idea Emma Troise, Manhattan College A Book Review on “My Year Of Rest and Relaxation” and the Novel’s Lasting Effect.… November 16, 2023
3 Celebrities Who Do Not Glamorize Mental Illness Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University No sugarcoating here, thanks.… July 22, 2019
It’s Time to Change the Way We Talk About Psychiatric Treatment Abby Webb, Rice University Our country is facing a mental health crisis, and it's gone ignored for too long.… July 22, 2019
Summer Can Bring Seasonal Depression Too, Just of Another Variety Kaitlin Romriell, Southern New Hampshire University Scorching weather, revealing clothes and constant socialization make the season into a nightmare for many.… June 3, 2019
Why Do So Many College Students Have Depression? Jillian Morris, Chapman University Schools have seen such a rise in mental illness that counseling centers can't keep up with the demand.… April 27, 2019
5 Ways to Cope With Seasonal Depression in College Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis It’s the happiest time of the year ... according to Hallmark.… November 29, 2018
As It Is’ New Album Takes Listeners Deep Into Depression, and Maybe Back Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University 'The Great Depression' cycles through the stages of grief, exploring the spectrum of mental health on the way.… November 18, 2018
I Wrote 80 Letters Thanking Those Who Helped Me Through My Depression Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University You can reach out to those struggling just like many reached out to me.… September 4, 2018
Why the ‘Me Before You’ Series Needs a Second and Third Movie Danielle Richardson, Florida State University The gut-wrenching twist at the end of the first film has, short-sightedly, discouraged any follow-ups.… June 16, 2018
Let’s Talk About Depression Xavier Austin Reyna, University of Texas at San Antonio Improving how we, as a society, deal with depression, means more open discussions and a frank dialogue about coping strategies.… May 1, 2018
3 Ways to Work Better If You Suffer from High-Functioning Depression Study Breaks Writer Not all depression includes curling up in a blanket burrito.… April 9, 2018
Depression and Anxiety Are Soaring Amongst College Students Dominique Bander, Loyola University Maryland Despite their efforts, schools are struggling to keep up with the increasing rates of students with mental-health problems.… March 20, 2018
Social Media’s Depression Jokes Normalize Mental Illness Bonnie Wong, University of Southern California Depression jokes have become the new social media trend, leaving many users falsely convinced that they have a mental illness.… February 17, 2018
The 3 Changes Fans Hope to See in Season 2 of ’13 Reasons Why’ Kelly Lambkin, SUNY Cortland As fans dutifully wait for the release of the follow-up season, it’s time to ponder how the series could rework their approach to a highly sensitive topic.… January 3, 2018
A Voice for the Voiceless Issue of Mental Illness Valeria Garcia, University of Texas at Austin Iowa State University's Leah Beman has a tireless journey to bring awareness to mental health.… October 17, 2017
Why You Really Should Be Seeing Your Campus Therapist Haileigh Galloway, Indian River State College Sometimes, health has nothing to do with whether you should get help.… October 16, 2017
Mental Illness in the Elderly: An Unrecognized Problem Maahfio Otchere, Villanova University Seventeen older adults commit suicide every day for one hidden reason: The ignorance towards elders with mental illnesses.… October 12, 2017
SAD Times, Hard Times Shashank Rao, University of Michigan The impact of seasonal affective disorder is real: What can be done about it?… October 11, 2017
The 5 Stages of Post-Grad Life Brittany Sodic, University of North Texas Transitioning from college to the real world can be difficult. Here’s what to expect after taking your turn to walk across that stage.… September 22, 2017
Are You Being Emotionally Abused by Facebook? Alli Guaman, Marymount Manhattan College Australian journalists have discovered that the site is targeting depressed users to place ads more efficiently.… May 19, 2017
Depression by Any Other Name Flavia Martinez, Amherst College By romanticizing the depression of artists, we perpetuate the myth that creative people must be sad.… April 29, 2017
College Masculinity and Mental Health Terry Mooney, Ohio State University The stigma discouraging men from discussing their mental health is especially dangerous in college.… March 22, 2017
Not-So-Jolly Holidays: Depression and How to Fight It Zephanie Battle, Texas State University The holidays can bring something worse than cheer: depression. By taking the right steps, you can overcome the holiday blues.… December 4, 2016
What Is Skin Hunger, and Why Do We Experience It? Joanne Paquin, Emerson College Ignoring your skin’s need for human contact can be detrimental to your mental health and well-being.… November 29, 2016
The Right and Wrongs Ways to Approach Friends Struggling with Depression Bri Griffith, Carlow University Saying the right things can be difficult, but saying nothing can be deadly.… November 3, 2016
How Wentworth Miller Is Putting an End to the Stigma of Mental Illness Kristian Porter, Northern Kentucky University Miller, a recently-appointed Mental Health Ambassador, seeks to encourage fellow individuals with depression to open up about their struggles.… November 2, 2016
What to Do if You’re One of the 25 Percent of Students Suffering from Depression Andy Winder, Brigham Young University These seven tips will get you back on track and set a positive path for the future.… October 23, 2016