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mental illness

Why I talk about my mental illness

Since my first year, when I heard about Oxy from the Inside (OFTI), I knew I wanted to speak at the event. I shared...

Real is relatable, so don’t edit your Insta pics

There’s nothing sweeter than hearing your phone ding uncontrollably from Instagram likes after posting a photo. It's even better when you get notifications that...

Self-responsibility: The perfectionist’s alternative to self-care

I actively hate the term self-care. I realize this is unpopular. For a long time, I viewed the concept as a justification to abandon discipline...

Therapy Mythbusting: Why you should trust therapy

I recently had a conversation with a friend where she expressed concern about her boyfriend. I gently asked if she knew if he had...

“Shockingly Evil” is shockingly deceptive: Ted Bundy is not America’s sweetheart

I watched the “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile” trailer play to an upbeat rock song as Zac Efron’s picturesque smile flashed across the...

Let’s embrace imperfection: your mistakes do not define you

Finals week is a good time to talk about perfectionism and procrastination. I imagine many of us are going to be up until 2...

‘Death ain’t ready for you’: a reflection on suicide prevention and awareness month

September was Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, and I was very aware. Two years ago, I almost suicided, and that anniversary is disorienting at best and...

Choose your words carefully: how your language contributes to mental health stigma

In order to change how we think about mental health and mental illness, we must challenge the stereotypes society holds. A clear manifestation of...