It by no means fails: Each time I point out how I am proud to be disabled, folks react with a mixture of awe and utter shock. “How will you ever be proud to be disabled? Nobody would ever truly need to be disabled, would they?” I maintain encountering these phrases and reactions — time […]readmore
By Ellen Furlong, Illinois Wesleyan College On Jan. 24 the White Home welcomed two new residents: Champ and Main, the newly minted first canines of the US. The primary canines are poised to supply particular advantages to staff within the White Home. Since getting into the political highlight, Champ and Main have achieved movie star […]readmore
As informed to Gila Lyons I’ve handled weight points and bulimia since I used to be 16 years previous. My weight’s gone up and down all through my life, and right now — at 55 years previous — I am 5’3″ and weigh 190 kilos. At instances, I really feel depressed and humiliated by my […]readmore
I dread daylight saving time. Every year when that November weekend approaches, I brace for the return of my seasonal affective dysfunction (SAD), a kind of despair that sometimes recurs every fall and lasts by way of the winter (a smaller proportion of individuals have SAD signs throughout the summer season). I’m a part of […]readmore
By Jacqueline S. Mattis, Rutgers College – Newark The raging coronavirus pandemic, together with political turbulence and uncertainty, have overwhelmed many people. From virtually the beginning of 2020, individuals have been confronted with bleak prospects as sickness, loss of life, isolation and job losses turned unwelcome elements of our actuality. On Wednesday, many people watched […]readmore
Final night time I dreamed that I used to be trapped inside a wierd home. I ran down coiled staircases by means of shadowy hallways, previous room after room with locked doorways or frozen-shut home windows. There was no escape. I awakened in a panic, anxiousness from the dream nonetheless thrumming in my chest. Reflexively, […]readmore
2020 is lastly coming to an finish, and a brand new 12 months will quickly be upon us. What higher time to reset your well being and wellness targets? With the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, well being and self-care matter extra proper now than ever. On the subject of making resolutions, it is vital to focus […]readmore
By Nicholas Mischel, Wayne State College Despair is the most typical reason behind incapacity on this planet. Chances are high excessive that you just or somebody you understand will expertise a interval when despair will get in the best way of labor, social life or household life. Practically two in three folks with despair will […]readmore
For almost 20 years, Kristy handled untreated melancholy on her personal. She thought she may ignore her emotions. She pushed via — even throughout her first divorce, when she started to wonder if her household can be higher off with out her. It was solely after her retirement 15 years later, when she struggled with […]readmore
By S. Brent Rodriguez-Plate, Hamilton Faculty With the pandemic limiting journey over the vacation season, many Individuals shall be settling in entrance of the tv to look at their favourite vacation films, together with their favourite drink – a cup of scorching apple cider or a glass of wine – so as to add some […]readmore
