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In a given year, about 5 percent of the U.S. population experiences seasonal depression, according to Mental Health America. photo illustration by Natalie Garwood; model by Savannah Vanpamel

Seasonal depression on the rise

Austin Lamphier, Reporter January 28, 2022

When the holiday season dies down, seasonal depression kicks in during the winter months. When the seasons shift, many people can feel like they have a loss in energy, that they have trouble concentrating,...

The experience that is rap

Ethan Smale, Online Reporter April 14, 2020

Whether it's at a concert, vibing to it in your car, or even kicked back in your bedroom with your headphones in, music helps us connect to our favorite artist and feel their music on a more personal level....

Mental illness in today’s world.

Mental illness in today’s world.

December 20, 2019

Although it does not come with symptoms like a fever or a runny nose, mental illnesses such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, eating disorders and many more have a major affect on how...

17.3 Million people in the United States have experienced depression.
60% of children and adolescents with depression are not getting any type of treatment.
50% of depressed people also have anxiety.
9.4% of adolescents aged 12 to 17 in the United States had at least one major depressive episode with severe impairment.

de·pres·sion

Haley Grooms and Parker Hopkins December 19, 2019

Everything is black. The sun has not appeared through the curtains in days. Talking to other people becomes harder and no words are found to be said. Depression hijacks the mind and body while distorting...

Sticks and stones…

Lauren Kerr, Business Manager December 19, 2019

The terms “I’m going to kill myself” or “You should go kill yourself” has been used by many teenagers in the last few years. Most people say this as a joke without even realizing it is hurting...

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