Mental Health Topics

There’s a stigma attached to being a child star in Hollywood because they often don’t fair so well as they transition into adulthood, and frankly it’s understandable. Hollywood has a tendency to rob these kids of their childhood, thrust them into the spotlight, and most humans simply aren’t prepared for…

TGIF, am I right?! By Friday (or Wednesday if I’m being honest) everyone’s ready for it to be the weekend again. We spend a lot of the week anticipating a break from work, looking forward to spending time with friends and family, and—let’s face it—staying in bed as long as…

Lately, everyone is investing into the hype of dieting. Menus now feature “superfoods” and a greater number of healthy alternatives, people are arguing with their buddies on Facebook about whether meat or bread is actually good for you, and many are experimenting with the different programs claimed into existence. Much…

We all have innate beliefs—whether it’s a belief in God or Christianity, the notion that good things come to those who wait, or the certainty that one’s actions will come back around and influence their future. While children seem more inclined to believe in things like Santa Clause and the…

From Pac-man to Playstation, video games have become a big part of our culture. This year, on September 12, gamers all over the country will want to mark their calendars for National Video Game Day. With 24 hours dedicated to the pastime of video games, gamers will want get their…

It’s Monday… again. I know, you’re not in the mood to even talk about it. The good news is we can get through this Monday together thanks to these hilarious Tweets about Mondays. Read them, go pour yourself another cup of coffee and ignore your emails for the next 5-10…

Before I graduated college, the working world to me meant fast-paced, constant movement. This is because I was a server at the local restaurant in my neighborhood. I was paid to be quick on my feet; to run back in forth between the kitchen, the bar, the deck, and the…

Over the course of even just a day, we can experience a wide range of emotions: we might feel excited to go to work, or quite oppositely dread it; we feel joy when we see our friends and our family; we grow angry or disappointed when we get bad news;…

Expectant and new mothers dream about what their child will be like. Will she be smiley or cry all the time? Will he be an adventurous little guy or on the calmer side? Will they grow to be smart like their father or creative like their mother? But despite how…

All of a sudden, my playful, adventurous little brother developed an obsession with using hand sanitizer. He had to squirt some into his hands after running outside and before eating dinner. He insisted on using it after touching the dog and before shaking someone’s hand. We didn’t think too much…

Socializing is hard. And those who succeed in the art don’t get enough credit. Sure, it can result in stimulating discussions and bonds, and you may leave feeling thankful to have ignited the extrovert in you. But, I mean, it also requires you to leave your bed and Netflix. It…

I’m known among my friends for always sharing uplifting advice and optimistic views. I’ll tag them in inspirational posts on Instagram, force them to check out motivating reads, and ultimately do my best to push my positivity onto them—but my efforts are typically met with laughter. My friends like to…