mental illness


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    When common figures of speech become inappropriate

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    When common figures of speech become inappropriate

    Looking for the right words to express your frustration at your third midterm this week? Stressed about the latest essay proposal and donโ€™t know how to properly complain? We all do it, after all! Remember not to use mental illnesses you donโ€™t have in efforts to explain how youโ€™re feeling. This midterm season, be mindful…

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  • Donโ€™t feel bad for me

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    Donโ€™t feel bad for me

    The only way to defeat mental illness stigmas is to stop being sorry

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  • Letter to the Editor – Feb 2, 2016

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    Letter to the Editor – Feb 2, 2016

    Itโ€™s Time to Talk: Graduate Student Mental Health โ€œGrad school is HARD!โ€ How many times have you heard this, or said it yourself, since you made the decision to come to grad school?ย  Or better yet, even when you started applying? Something that I continue to grapple with is the value of a university degree,…

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