The transition from high school to college is often filled with a mix of emotions–excitement at leaving home, anxiety about starting a new phase of life, worry about academic and social challenges, and sadness about leaving behind friends and family. New graduates can often put a great deal of pressure on themselves to launch into […]
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Between the pressures of academic success, social fulfillment and everything in-between, college can be a trying time for many. As a result, an increasing number of universities are actively bulking up their mental health services. According to a study by the American Psychological Association (APA), approximately 86 percent of students with a psychiatric disorder left
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Mental health conditions do not discriminate – anyone can experience the struggles of mental illness, regardless of background or culture. July marked Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, but everyday is a time to draw attention to the challenges faced by marginalized communities regarding mental health stigma and treatment. With the goal of making mental health
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Though they work together, meditation is not the same as concentration – The Collective’s Cayce Howe teamed with Doctorpedia to explain how to achieve mindful meditation in a short 2 minute video.
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How does a mother practice self-care? This might seem like an obvious question with an obvious answer. Magazine columns and social media often depict self care as a quick mani-pedi, or a Friday night girls night out. And while the spa or Taco Tuesday may occasionally be just what moms need, often the question of
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The Doctorpedia Team recently sat down with The Mental Health Collective’s Clinical Advisor to work through the topic of stress. Dr. Monisha Vasa defines stress and explains that though stress can sometimes be good and help promote productivity, when it interferes with the ability to function – it needs to be managed. If you or
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