A Conversation About Schizoaffective Disorder

Often times when looking at mental health, we look to understand the disorders and not the impact on daily life. As a college student, you are exposed to high-stress environments and people from all walks of life. In addition to working towards…

Pica: When Pebbles, Paint, and Pennies Taste Good

One day at the park John, Carl, and Terry are digging in the dirt. John finds a small rock and starts to snicker. A minute later he turns to Terry and says, “I dare you to eat this pebble. I will give you $5 for doing it.” Terry seems uneasy…

Eat Your Peas, Sweetie: Picky or Avoidant?

How many times in your life has your mother said, “Eat your peas, sweetie?” Do you remember that ungodly pile of green spheres just protruding like a mountain on the very edge of your plate? You just could not stand the thought of eating them.

Postpartum Depression May Not Wait for the Delivery

At 6 and a half months pregnant, Mary Guest jumped to her death off the 16th floor of her parent’s apartment building.

Mary was a lively, accomplished woman. She worked at an elementary school in Portland, Oregon…

Conspirator-In-Chief: Trump’s Dangerous Views on Autism

Conspiracy theorist: a person who holds a theory that explains an event or situation as the result of a secret plan by usually powerful people or groups (“Conspiracy Theorist,” n.d.).

Interview: Raising the Rainbow Flag

This is an interview with a student who recently discovered a new part of herself — her homosexuality. This article explores her struggle with anxiety through her and one of her friends. She would like to remain anonymous, thus she will be referred to as Eva and her…

The Kids Aren’t Alright

Children: curious, rambunctious, and innocent. As a child your mind is filled with strange thoughts: believing your parents are aliens, your pet can talk, or there are monsters in your closet. Additional to these thoughts, you probably had a few interesting habits: arranging your food…

“Do you have open ears?”

Mental illness in a broad sense is a more abstract genre of illnesses in many cases, specifically with Bipolar Disorder, which makes it important to listen to individuals expressing themselves rather than relying on observation. Expressing one’s self may be challenging for the average…

PTSD and Addiction: A Duel Diagnosis

At some point, whether in real life or Hollywood movies, you’ve probably heard someone say, “I need a drink” after dealing with a stressful situation. Many people use alcohol to help them relax and unwind.