Teens: Resources, Treatment, Symptoms, and More

What Is The Relationship Between Hormones and Anxiety?

By Jamie Wiebe, Contributor
August 9, 2019August 5, 2019

If you’ve ever felt confused by spiking anxiety shortly before your period begins, don’t worry: You’re not alone. Our hormones directly affect our anxiety levels. And it’s not just progesterone — a number of hormones can influence how stressed you’re feeling on any particular day, regardless of whether you have a uterus or not.

Here’s the rundown of the wild world of hormones inside our body — and info about how they can increase (or help!) your anxiety. Continue reading What Is The Relationship Between Hormones and Anxiety?

What I Wish I Knew About College as a Freshman

By Kelsey Gillhooley
July 31, 2019August 6, 2019

Eerie, foggy, dark walks home from the library, the thought of them still gives me chills. Not only because it’s insanely cold in Michigan, but because I remember how anxious, sad, and lonely those walks could be back to my (even spookier) freshman year dorm room.

The Sunday Scaries haunted me many nights of college, not just on Sundays. Most of the time these “scaries” weren’t about anything in particular, but a side effect of how drastically different my life was, and how uncertain everything seemed.

Although college can be an incredible experience, the massive transitions, personal growth, and lifestyle changes can be impactful to your mental health. By my senior year, there were a few things I wish I had realized sooner in my college experience. Here is what I wish I knew, including stress, anxiety, coursework, my social life, and friendships. Continue reading What I Wish I Knew About College as a Freshman

Mental Health Safety Tips for Your College Teen

By Wendy Wisner, Contributor
July 29, 2019August 6, 2019

Transitioning to college can be one of the most emotionally jarring, vulnerable moments in a young person’s life.

They are suddenly away from all they have ever known or are familiar with, and must navigate this new landscape virtually on their own. Seemingly overnight, college students become responsible for everything from waking themselves up for class, to managing their money, to dealing with sometimes dicey social situations. Continue reading Mental Health Safety Tips for Your College Teen

College Mental Health Resources You Need to Know

By Ashley Laderer, Contributor
July 26, 2019August 6, 2019

Whether you’re going to college for the first time or going back to school after a long summer break, the transition can be extremely stress inducing. This shake up can cause symptoms of anxiety or depression, whether or not you have a preexisting mental health condition.

It’s totally normal to experience mixed emotions and stress when the start of a new semester rolls around.You don’t have to let these emotions take control and get in the way of you having a great time at school. The good news is, there are plenty of resources if you’re struggling, or if you need to help a friend who’s in a rough place. All you have to do is know where to go or who to call when you need help. Continue reading College Mental Health Resources You Need to Know

Your Teen Needs Someone to Talk to (Even If It’s Not You)

By Wendy Wisner, Contributor
July 24, 2019August 6, 2019

It can be infuriating, baffling, and downright devastating when your once cuddly, chatty teen begins to shut you out of their life. Sometimes it can happen quite suddenly, as if overnight. “Where did my friendly, sweet kid go?” you may find yourself asking. Continue reading Your Teen Needs Someone to Talk to (Even If It’s Not You)

5 Tips to Tackle the Transition to College

By Ashley Laderer, Contributor
July 22, 2019August 6, 2019

Change isn’t always easy. Transitioning from high school to college is one of the biggest transitions a young adult goes through, and it can come along with a lot of challenges. Whether you’re continuing to live at home and going to a local community college or moving across the country to a far away university, you’ll still be dealing with some of the same challenges that come along with starting this new chapter of life. Continue reading 5 Tips to Tackle the Transition to College

7 Tips for Dealing With the Anxiety of Making New Friends in College

By Ashley Laderer, Contributor
July 19, 2019August 6, 2019

Friends are a huge part of what makes college fun. Some of your favorite memories in college will probably involve the friends you’ve made there. After all, school is about so much more than just going to class and doing well on exams. When you’re starting your first semester, it can be overwhelming to think about creating a bunch of new connections and forming a new group of friends. Socializing and making friends comes easily to some people, but for others, it can be anxiety inducing. Continue reading 7 Tips for Dealing With the Anxiety of Making New Friends in College

Why Aren’t College Students Getting The Mental Health Support They Need?

By Elizabeth Su, Contributor
July 18, 2019July 17, 2019

college student with backpack walking out the door of a building

It was around 10pm when I got a knock on my freshman college dorm room. I probably had been up since 8am studying, squirreled away for most of the day in my favorite cubicle on the no-talking floor in the library. 12-hour study days were the norm for me. Monday through Sunday. No days off.

I heard the knock again and got up from my scratchy desk chair to open the door. My best friend from school was there, holding an Oreo cake in his hands.

“Come on,” he said, peeling me away from my textbooks. “It’s time to eat cake!”

It was my 18th birthday. Continue reading Why Aren’t College Students Getting The Mental Health Support They Need?

How to Master Back to School Season With Your College Student

By Wendy Wisner, Contributor
July 17, 2019August 6, 2019

Back to school can be a stressful time for anyone, but when you’re sending your child off to college — especially if this is your first time — you are likely feeling many mixed emotions, from fear to sadness to amazement. After all, this is your baby, and you are sending them off into the world without you. It may feel like there is so much at stake, and even though you have been preparing for this moment since your child was born, it can feel like a gut-punch when it actually happens. Continue reading How to Master Back to School Season With Your College Student