Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) - causes, symptoms & treatment
What is generalized anxiety disorder? Generalized anxiety disorder—sometimes shortened to GAD—is a condition characterized by excessive, persistent and unreasonable amounts of anxiety and worry regarding everyday things.
I Am Not A Monster: Schizophrenia
Cecilia McGough puts a face to schizophrenia and helps empower college students through the upcoming non-profit Students With Schizophrenia.
Massive survey finds 1 in 3 college freshmen struggle with mental health—here are 4 things you can do
Mental health is a major concern on college campuses around the world. According to new research published by the American Psychological Association, over one-third of first-year college students are impacted.
More stress, less stigma drives college students to mental health services
Rates of anxiety and depression among college students in the U.S. have soared in the past decade. In response, schools are trying to figure out the right course of treatment, counseling and intervention.
On living with depression and suicidal feelings
This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. "By the end of this talk, 24 people would have committed suicide worldwide." - Sami Moukaddem.
Overall Mental Health Crash Course
A playlist of seven short “crash course” videos dealing with a range of different mental health issues. Each video is roughly 10 minutes long.
The Symptoms of General Anxiety and Panic Disorder
What is Anxiety, what is a panic attack and how are these two different? In this video we explain the symptoms of panic attacks and General Anxiety Disorder or GAD. We explain how you can help someone who is suffering from these conditions and how you may get help if you're suffering from it yourself.
We have only a small window into how our own minds work.
What are your automatic reactions when you think about anxiety, depression, alcohol, exercise, eating, or persons with mental illness?
What People Get Wrong About Schizophrenia
Scientists have learned a great deal about schizophrenia in the past few decades, but public perception of the disorder is still often rooted in outdated myths.
YOU at College personalizes well-being for every student.
The YOU experience is organized into three sections that closely mirror the comprehensive college experience: Succeed (academic success and career preparedness), Thrive (physical and mental health) and Matter (a student’s purpose and connection to campus). YOU is completely confidential and committed to protecting student data and privacy.