Mental Health Topics

Love—perhaps the single most wonderful, yet complicated thing life has to offer us. We all hope to fill that gaping void; to discover that missing puzzle piece; to find that special someone to walk through life with. And when we do, we’re elated—we rejoice in the love and the happiness…

Exercise is an important—even essential—part of life, as it provides us with a multitude of health benefits, both mental and physical. A few of these include a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, the strengthening of bones and muscles, improved mood, increased feelings of happiness, weight loss, an increase in energy,…

  Growing up, I (mistakenly) believed that there were two approaches to studying: you either do it or you don’t. Every night, after getting home from school, I would plop down at the kitchen table, pull out my notes and my flashcards, and go to town. My best friend, however,…

Wellbutrin XL, like Wellbutrin, is commonly used to treat depression. However, it is also used to prevent seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a specific kind of depression, which sets in around the same time every year (e.g., during fall or winter). This medication works to improve one’s mood and overall feelings…

Generally speaking, there are two types of people: those who prefer the peace and quiet and those who just love to socialize. We know these people as introverts and extroverts. Introverts are typically the quieter, more solitary individuals, while extroverts are outgoing and exceptionally sociable. Now, these two personalities often…

“In three words, I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.” Many years ago, I read this infamous quote by Robert Frost for the first time. And while then, it was a simple excerpt in a book, it now provides me comfort in times of despair,…

Babies are funny creatures—they’re pint-sized little humans who have a limited range of abilities, from crying, to eating, to smiling and giggling on occasion. They can’t yet get from one place to another without a little assistance, they can’t spell out for us why exactly they’re upset, and they can’t…

Wellbutrin (or bupropion) is commonly used to treat depression. It works by restoring a chemical imbalance in the brain and can improve one’s mood, as well as their overall feelings of well-being. Use and Dosage You should take Wellbutrin by mouth, with or without food, typically three times daily (but…

Think back to when you were a trouble-making, devious kid—maybe you stole a cookie from the cookie jar, or stayed up past your bedtime, or watched a movie deemed inappropriate and off limits. Chances are, you did everything you could to avoid getting caught and being punished: which means that…

Growing up, my two brothers and I loved to play all sorts of video games. We’d crowd onto the couch and battle each other in Halo 2 and Call of Duty on the Xbox. We’d spend hours creating our dream houses and families on Sims (with the help of some…

Abilify (or aripiprazole) is an antipsychotic drug that is used to treat a variety of conditions, such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette’s disorder, and autism spectrum disorder. This medication is also sometimes used along with other medications to treat depression. Abilify works by restoring the balance balance of neurotransmitters, which…

Zoloft, or sertraline, is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat a multitude of mental illnesses, such as depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and social anxiety disorder. This medication works by restoring a chemical imbalance in the brain and offers many benefits, as it may improve…