Recognizing the Difference Between Worry, Stress, and Full-Fledged Anxiety

Reading Time: 5 Minutes Many things can make us anxious; politics, work, social media, family tension, and a 24-hour news cycle. Occasional mild anxiety is healthy and can even sometimes be motivating. A little bit of anxiety can keep us on our toes by getting us out of bed in the morning, making us wary of danger, and reminding […]

How is Climate Change Affecting Your Mental Health?

Reading Time: 4 Minutes Each summer feels hotter than the last, and it seems people are becoming irritable with the heat. Do you feel irritated, angry, or depressed in hot weather? If so, you are not alone. According to studies, Earth is heating up, and it doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon. Worldwide, 2016 was the warmest year […]

Intrusive Thoughts and Your Mental Health

Reading Time: 2 Minutes Intrusive thoughts are unexpected thoughts or images that pop into your head often out of nowhere. They are strange, distressing, unwanted, and often unpleasant. In general, these intrusive thoughts happen to nearly everyone from one time to another and usually, people ignore them and move on with whatever they are doing.    Examples of intrusive […]

The Differences and Overlap Between OCD and ADHD

Reading Time: 3 Minutes October is an important awareness month highlighting ADHD and OCD, two mental health disorders that unfortunately still carry a lot of stigmas, mainly because they are misunderstood among the general population. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are common mental health disorders. To the untrained eye, some of the symptoms associated with attention […]

ADHD in the College Community

Reading Time: 4 Minutes ADHD, a neurodivergent disorder, is one of the most common mental health conditions affecting children and adults. But it is often misunderstood. As summer ends and school is back in session, neurodivergent disorders are becoming more publicized in the news and, as a result, hopefully becoming de-stigmatized in the classroom and society.    Attention Deficit Hyperactivity […]

Overconsumption Rates While Working in the Alcohol Industry

Reading Time: 4 Minutes Overconsumption of alcohol in the form of alcohol misuse is tightly linked to the service industry. The service industry, particularly the food and beverage service industry, has some of the highest rates of alcohol abuse of any profession. Because of the high stress, fast pace, and high demand to meet customers’ needs, many service industry […]

The Prevalence of Depression Following a Traumatic Brain Injury

Reading Time: 3 Minutes Depression is a common complication that occurs after a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Studies show that approximately 50% of individuals with a traumatic brain injury will experience depression in the first year, and nearly two-thirds of individuals with a traumatic brain injury will experience depression within seven years after the injury. Depression is a long-term […]

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