Race is currently at the front-and-center podium of discussion. What seems to be largely forgotten, however, is that racism is taught. A child isn’t born racist and no one seems to discuss how to speak...
College is overwhelming and it’s perfectly normal to be stressed and anxious. However, it is important to note that this is not the same as having an anxiety disorder. According to the Anxiety and Depression...
The website of the American Psychiatric Association has a quote, highlighted in boldface and large font, in the 'Patients & Families’ section: “Mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of. It is...
It seems the most controversial topic for the Salt Lake area lately has been the homeless shelter move. There have been many places politicians have wanted to move the shelter, and everywhere they go,...
*Note: this post contains major spoilers for 13 Reasons Why
13 Reasons Why is taking the internet by storm. Released March 31st, the thirteen-part series is inciting varied reactions from its viewership...
While an athlete’s physicality may be what gets them to the top, such as LeBron James in the NBA, it’s mentality that pushes them to strive for more. At the same time though, that mentality could be...
In 1980, the third edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-III) officialized Gender Identity Disorder, labeling transgender and gender nonconforming individuals as mentally...
Chances are you’ve never heard of the video game “NieR: Automata” even if you’re a gamer, but it’s a game worth looking into. While “NieR” initially comes off as a very odd RPG from Platinum...
By most metrics, Utah is a very healthy place. Among the 50 states, it is in the top 10 for life expectancy, has the 4th lowest rate of overall cancer incidence and the single lowest rate of cancer mortality....
There is much to be lauded about recent efforts to remove the stigma from mental health issues and allow for more mature conversations. Unfortunately, in trying to have these conversations, it is often...
