Studies show that more than one in every four high school seniors (26%) have used marijuana in the past year, but almost half of 12th graders have tried it at least once in their lifetimes. Most people first use marijuana during their adolescent or young adult years, when their brains are still developing. Unfortunately, what […]

Anxiety is a natural response to stress. It is our body’s way of telling us there is a danger or threat, triggering feelings of fear, worry, and uneasiness. Anxiety is usually temporary. However, when people struggle with more persistent symptoms of anxiety—and those symptoms interfere with their quality of life—that can indicate an anxiety disorder. […]

Your heart feels like it’s going to beat right out of your chest. The walls feel like they are closing in. You suddenly feel hot, nauseous, dizzy, or unable to catch your breath. This is a panic attack. Some people experience a panic attack once or twice in their lives, usually during periods of high […]

The narrative around mental health has changed in the last decade. It’s now widely accepted that mental health is a key part of our overall well-being, and equally as important as our physical health. In fact, it’s just like Plato wrote in Charmides, “The part can never be well unless the whole is well.” Mental […]

The acronym “BPD” is often used in mental health settings, but what exactly does it mean? Some might assume it refers to bipolar disorder; however, this is not the case. BPD actually stands for borderline personality disorder, another type of mental illness marked by intense emotions and mood instability.  Borderline personality disorder and bipolar disorder […]

Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health conditions in the world today. It’s characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness, as well as a lack of interest and motivation in everyday life. What many do not realize, however, is that depression is more than “feeling sad.” It can last for several weeks, […]

Everyone feels anxious from time to time. It’s normal to worry about your grades, your finances, your family, or face anxiety around an upcoming performance or social event. However, this “normal” level of anxiety is temporary. It fades as soon as the stressor or trigger resolves.  For people battling anxiety disorders, worry and fear are […]

Heart racing. Cold sweats. Tense muscles. Intrusive thoughts. Is it panic, or is it anxiety? If you’re feeling an overwhelming amount of worry and fear—symptoms that feel out of your control—you may be experiencing anxiety, panic, or a combination of the two. The terms anxiety and panic are often used interchangeably, but in the world […]

Chronic illness is all around us: Cancer, diabetes, heart disease. These struggles are often very apparent, marked by physical symptoms that affect a person for months or even years. But did you know that many people who struggle with chronic disease also struggle silently with mental health conditions? The toll that chronic illness has on […]

The new season of American Idol began on January 26, 2026, and after four weeks of auditions, there’s one name we can’t seem to get out of our heads: Julián Kalel.  Julián Kalel is a 19-year-old singer-songwriter from El Paso, Texas. He first auditioned with his sister, Carissa, by his side last year, during the […]