Whether you’re scrolling online, talking to another person, or actively looking for a job, you’ve probably learned that the job market isn’t looking too good right now. For many people, this is incredibly disheartening news. Although a job is necessary for an income and survival purposes, for some people a job is more than
Dear Friend, Anxiety is one of the most common emotions we face. At some point, every one of us has felt its grip. No matter how old we are, anxiety has a way of catching up with us. Some of us learn how to push it aside and keep moving, but for others, it
With 3 months left in 2025, I’ve been thinking a lot. Not just in terms of my career or academic journey, but about my life and the people around me. Growing up, I was always told to surround myself with good people because it makes life better (which certainly, it can). I tried to
“I want you to be free from anxieties. The unmarried man is anxious about the things of the Lord, how to please the Lord.”- 1 Corinthians 7:32 ESV This passage explains that the unmarried is devoted to serve the Lord and have the opportunity for spiritual growth and blessings. It
Trigger warning for the readers: This blog will reference and discuss suicide. Reader discretion is advised. When you think of September, you will most likely think of Gilmore Girls, Fall time, pumpkin spice, and back-to-school season. I do agree that September should be associated with these fun things, but September should also be
Dear Friend, I have always wondered about how many people have been bullied in their life. It happens in schools, in colleges, in workplaces, and sometimes even inside homes. When someone is bullied—especially when they are young—it leaves a deep scar. It changes the way we see the world. We start keeping a
Trigger Warning: The following blog contains themes/content that might be triggering for some readers, including mentions of suicidal ideation. Hello, I hope everyone has been enjoying a pleasant start to September! In this blog post, I am going to talk about recent research regarding depression and relapse. Major Depressive Disorder and Relapse Risk Major depressive
There are many, if not a million, ways to take care of your mental health — and if you surf the net, everyone swears by their own strategies. Some will say that hiking is a cure for when you're feeling low, and others say that a pint of ice cream at midnight will do the
Trigger warning: the following blog contains mentions of eating disorders, suicide, and self-harm. Viewer discretion is advised. The way mental illness has been portrayed in the media has drastically changed throughout history. If you were to exhibit any symptoms that deviated from the norm in Ancient Greece, you were at risk of being shunned from
Hello, and welcome to another blog post! Today, I am going to discuss electroconvulsive therapy and treatment-resistant depression. Have you ever watched One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest? Without giving too much away, let’s just say that its depiction of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) didn’t do the treatment any favors. Thanks to outdated media portrayals like
