by Eden A.
An opioid is a substance that acts on the receptors to make effects, positive or negative. Opioids, also called narcotics, are classic drugs that work together to relieve various kinds of pain in humans. These receptors are a region of tissue in the […]
by Shirin M.
Every mental disorder in a single book—convenient right? Well not exactly.
This book is known as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), and it helps mental health professionals diagnose patients with mental disorders. The DSM breaks down each disorder into a checklist of […]
by Eden A.
Studies demonstrate that being part of the 2SLGTBQIA+ community can affect one’s mental well-being. There are more risks of feeling unsafe with people who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community compared to individuals who are heterosexual. Individuals in […]
by Jamie G.
Cross disciplinary paradigms are ways to evaluate an issue through multiple lenses at once to get a more comprehensive view of the situation. For example if you were looking at a political issue, you may want to also look at it sociologically, economically […]
by Eden A.
It was the day and time my doctor was going to call. We meet bi-weekly, or every few weeks, and I just give her a mental health update, and she checks in on how I’m doing with my antidepressants.
I remember it […]
by Eden A.
The Cleveland Clinic mentions, “Neurotransmitters are the human body’s chemical messengers.” These transmitters are in the brain and body from nerve cells, muscles and gland cells. The messages help you move parts of your body and can share the actions to the rest of the […]
by Rougayyah J.
Mental health can be defined as an individual’s emotional, psychological, and social well-being1. It’s a state of mind, a feeling, and the multitudes of emotions we experience on a daily basis in long-term situations. Mental health is the core of our […]
by Jamie G.
What is rebellion? Rebellion is the resistance, the open demonstration of disagreement with the institution or power that dictates what is allowed. Historically resistances have been ways for average people to try and evoke social or political change in times where […]
by Jamie G.
With destruction comes creation, we all live in a predicament
Slip on my mask to disguise systemic frustration
It’s not a set back, it’s character development
Hopes and dreams of normalcy, an even temperament
How far have I come if […]
by Lily R.
There may have been times where you’ve gotten to the end of a semester and wondered to yourself, “How did I get so behind?”. As a university student myself, I know that falling behind in school or realizing that you forgot […]
