10 Ways to Support a Family Member or Close Friend with Depression
Depression is a difficult to deal with when you have it yourself. But what is also really hard is seeing a close friend, loved one,…
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What is Gender Dysphoria?
Gender Dysphoria is a complex condition in which a person feels an inner conflict between their assigned gender, and the gender they identify with. People…
5 Things to Remember When You Want to Give Up on Life
Spring is now in full bloom, so things are looking up. At least, that’s what is to be expected, right? But for those of us…
5 Self Care Tips When You Feel Broken
Life has its inevitable downs and it puts us in a dark place where dejection lives. It’s hard to pick ourselves up because each time…
6 Things You Should Know About Medication Before You Start
Taking medicine can seem intimidating, mainly because we’re afraid that it’ll take control over us. Will my body react to the side effects? How do…
7 Webcomics About Mental Health We Can All Relate To
Dealing with mental illness – whether it’s depression, anxiety, addiction, or even everyday stress – can be difficult to deal with, as we often feel…
Here’s What You Need to Know about Conversion Therapy
Gay conversion therapy, while extremely controversial, has proven itself to be a worldwide prominent fixture. Its practice continues in most countries around the globe as…
5 Things To Remember When Your Life Is Falling Apart
It’s hard to talk about things. That’s why sugarcoating exists. Pain, in fact, makes some of the world’s greatest actors, because they know which face…
6 Ways to Make the Most Out of Your School Experience
When you’re a student, school might seem like it goes on forever, but it doesn’t. Just before you know it, it’ll be time to graduate.…
The Long-Term Effects of Drinking Alcohol
It’s no secret that alcohol doesn’t exactly have all the nutrients of a morning kale smoothie. The effects of drinking can be felt as harshly…
7 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Experience Anxiety
Everyone has experienced stress at some point, and a solid part of the Psych2go readers might have experienced clinical anxiety as well. But what is…
5 Facts You Need to Know About Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
Have you ever had an “out of body” experience or daydreamed while you were driving, but didn’t realize it? Having a dissociative identity disorder is…
How to Cope with Your Social Anxiety
Social anxiety is something that I’ve struggled with. I’m sure you’re reading this because you have it, too. It’s a common problem that many of…
LGBTQ+: The Mental Effects of Not Being Accepted
In the Closet When it came to the word “gay”, my neighborhood was pretty conservative. I grew up in Catholic schools, and not much was…
Depression: 8 Ways To Reach Out For Help!
Depression is overwhelming and dealing with it alone can be scary, but you are not alone. According to the World Health Organization, more than 300…
5 Ways to Talk about Depression with Your Parents
Depression is already an exhausting and painful battle. Everyday chores get neglected, going to school and work becomes a struggle, and it’s hard to get…
Is Depression Different in Males and Females?
Depression is a disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. In the U.S alone, more than 16.1 million adults experience a major depressive episode annually…
Are You SAD? – 4 Questions and Answers About Seasonal Affective Disorder
During these dark and cloudy winter months, some people get what you might call “the winter blues.” But did you know it could actually be…
How to Survive University with Depression
Studying with depression is one of the hardest things you can do. It’s difficult enough getting out of bed. Depression zaps your energy, you have…
Meet Vivid Vega, Poet of “Words That Kill” and “Our Wild Mind” [Interview]
Vivid Vega, a poet of two poetry collections, “Words That Kill” and “Our Wild Mind” kindly allowed us to ask her questions to learn more…
