His health reflects our health. — Kanye West’s mental health has been on display for the world to see. Over the past several days we have watched and listened to his emotions swing from one side of the spectrum to the next. His comments and diatribes have left many concerned, others furious, and more laughing. His…

His Advice — Get Better Sleep — The wait finally ended. After two months of being on a waiting list, I was finally able to meet with a psychologist. I want to start by saying that the long line was worth it. It’s always worth it. I’ve never had therapy before so I didn’t know what I…

They say money makes the world go ‘round. Maybe that’s true. It’s certainly hard to obtain any product or service with an empty wallet. We work hours upon hours each week to secure a paycheck to stay alive — because living isn’t cheap. Money is unavoidable. You need it. I…

Anti-depressants aren’t the solution or at least my solution — but I’m still hoping they are a piece to the puzzle. — One month ago my soul got dark enough that I knew I couldn’t figure this out alone. I needed help. My depression was hemorrhaging my life dry. My sense of emotion, my sense of being disappeared. …

When quarantine is able to be laid to rest, and the inevitable social isolation hangover subsides, we are going to look back at these groundhog-like days, and think, “I’ve never seen my dog so happy.” There is no attempt to prop up the past several months of quarantine. Glossing over…

A disease that preys on the forming minds of young people — It is a well-known fact that 18 to 25-year-olds are the most common age group to be afflicted by depression. These years encapsulate the transition from youth to adulthood. Most individuals are leaving the safety net of their homes, entering or exiting higher education, or jumping into the workforce. …

Dear Ms. Mary Cassatt, On May 22 of this year, you would be turning 176-years-old. I can only imagine the strokes your paintbrush could make with 94 extra years. While you left Earth long ago, your imprint on the world remains. You brought life and sensitivity to the Impressionist movement…

It’s only a matter of time. Some of us do it at 16, some at 22, some at 30 — and no, I’m not talking about sex. The day we choose to or have to enter the workforce comes for us all. This day… The day our alarm goes off…

Cars break down. Markers dry out. Teapots overflow. What do all three of these things have in common? At first glance, not a damn thing. …