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Top 7 Posts of the Week You Can’t Miss!
Every week we take a look around the web and find the topics that we think would help our readers the MOST. This round-up is a combination of posts that we hope you will find enjoyable to read and really actionable to use.
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1. How 25 College Students Cope With Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Now that colleges has been back in session for about a month, students are starting to adjust to the new semester, which includes keeping track of tests, quizzes, and that paper that’s due tomorrow. Plus, managing a social calendar, getting in some quality gym time, and making sure you’re calling back mom. This is all while you’re definitely not getting enough sleep.
Yikes.
Lydia Ortiz
2. 6 THINGS A PSYCHIATRIST SAYS EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH
Well+Good Council member Drew Ramsey, MD, a practicing psychiatrist, is passionate about the need to remove the stigma associated with mental health—and with asking for help. Here, just in time for Mental Illness Awareness Week, he shares some real talk about the prevalence of mental illness.
Lydia Ortiz
3.Here Are Some Mental Health Reminders You Might Need Right Now
To help you process in the wake of the mass shooting in Las Vegas, BuzzFeed Health talked to Dr. Shairi Turner, chief medical officer of Crisis Text Line, a free, 24/7 support line for those in crisis. Here are some things to keep in mind:
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4. 6 Things to Do If You’re Feeling Overwhelmed by All the Tragedy in the News
Whenever we turn on the news or scroll through our social media feeds, we’re constantly reminded of all the awful things going on in the world. Most recently, a shooter in Las Vegas reportedly killed at least 50 people, and injured upwards of 200. According to CNN, police say 64-year-old Stephen Paddock fired “hundreds” of shots into a crowd gathered to watch a Jason Aldean concert on Sunday night, shooting from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel on the Las Vegas strip. The shooting started around 10 p.m. on Sunday. While it can feel important to stay current on the news, it’s also important to practice self-care when what we’re seeing is overwhelming us or affecting our mental health.
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5. These Unconventional Therapies for Anxiety and Depression Can Help You Feel Happy and Calm
Whenever we turn on the news or scroll through our social media feeds, we’re constantly reminded of all the awful things going on in the world. Most recently, a shooter in Las Vegas reportedly killed at least 50 people, and injured upwards of 200. According to CNN, police say 64-year-old Stephen Paddock fired “hundreds” of shots into a crowd gathered to watch a Jason Aldean concert on Sunday night, shooting from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel on the Las Vegas strip. The shooting started around 10 p.m. on Sunday. While it can feel important to stay current on the news, it’s also important to practice self-care when what we’re seeing is overwhelming us or affecting our mental health.
Online Therapy can help you find your hope again.