7 ways to calm yourself down when you get angry

Practical tips to calm yourself down when you can feel the anger rising.

AngerKristina BenoistOctober 19, 2023

The connection between trauma and hyper-independence

When can having things under control go too far?

By Dineka Ringling

Kristina BenoistOctober 5, 2023

How do you know if someone is bad for your mental health?

What actually makes a person toxic, and how do you manage these relationships?

By Alyssa Goldberg

RelationshipsKristina BenoistOctober 2, 2023

What are body-focused repetitive behaviors?

How to manage the urge to pick, pull, and bite your hair, skin, and nails.

By Alyssa Goldberg

Kristina BenoistSeptember 8, 2023

The reality of bed rot

What does this new TikTok trend actually mean?

By Dineka Ringling

DepressionKristina BenoistSeptember 6, 2023

3 things you should know about disability and mental health

How embracing disability pride improved my mental health.

By Jillian King

DisabilityKristina BenoistAugust 18, 2023

How one mental health advocate is embracing community when it comes to disability and mental health

Jill King, co-founder of the Students with Disabilities Advocacy Group, discusses disability pride, community care’s transformative impact, and what gives her hope for the future.

By Kristina Benoist

InterviewsKristina BenoistAugust 16, 2023

How one mental health advocate is tackling mental health access on her campus

Hannah Berrett discusses overcoming barriers to mental health support at her university and paving the path toward a brighter future.

By Kristina Benoist

Personal stories, Stories, InterviewsKristina BenoistJuly 5, 2023

The colors I did not choose: Black queer woman

“My love has burned red and drowned in blue but my rainbow love hides in the shadows.”

By Jo Oluwatosin

StoriesKristina BenoistJune 26, 2023

Sometimes the only way out is through

“Some of the mental health challenges I experienced as a college student and athlete.”

By Jeff Pollard

Writing Workshop, StoriesKristina BenoistJune 10, 2023

Work in progress

A story told in poetry.

By Jo Oluwatosin

Writing Workshop, StoriesKristina BenoistMay 12, 2023

Why do I always cry on my birthday?

It’s my party and I’ll cry [whether or not] I want to.

By Jackie Menjivar

CryingKristina BenoistMay 11, 2023

Why can't I cry?

The answer could be social, psychological, or medical.

By Jackie Menjivar

CryingKristina BenoistMay 9, 2023

Hello, friend

“How media has helped me better understand my anxiety and how to persist against it.”

Writing Workshop, StoriesKristina BenoistMay 5, 2023

What is ADHD paralysis?

When there’s so much to do that you can’t do anything.

By Jackie Menjivar

ADHDKristina BenoistMay 1, 2023

Bottled up emotions

The struggles of my mind.

By Erika Rosas-Lopez

Writing Workshop, StoriesKristina BenoistApril 29, 2023

How to get accommodations at school for your mental health condition

You deserve an environment where you can thrive.

By Jackie Menjivar

School, ResourcesKristina BenoistApril 19, 2023

Don't press me, I'm antidepressant

The challenges of taking your medication when you know it’s the right thing to do for your mental health.

Writing Workshop, StoriesKristina BenoistApril 8, 2023

Is anxiety a disability?

When does a mental health condition “count” as a disability?

By Jackie Menjivar

AnxietyKristina BenoistApril 4, 2023

Why do I need constant reassurance that they still love me?

They still love you even if they’re not around to tell you.

By Jackie Menjivar

RelationshipsKristina BenoistMarch 30, 2023

Journal

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