People that deal with either anxiety or depression, deal with it in different ways. But one coping mechanism is finding comfort in movies that can help out relieve the ache. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRUAzGQ3nSY Disney’s Inside Out displays the importance of having joy and sadness in life. Not only is it important to express happiness, but so is sadness. The film interprets that showing feelings are valid even when the worst happens, there can be unpredictable good outcomes from it. Not only will the movie uplift you, it'll make you smile and realize that each emotion brings something valuable even when the mind seems to be … [Read more...] about Movies to watch to cope with anxiety and depression
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Stress affecting students physically and mentally
By Yera Nanan |Staff Writer| A common complaint that students are having to deal with is tiredness and fatigue every day. It almost feels that being a college student can be miserable, stress is more than likely the culprit. Quite a few prolific research studies done on stress affecting college students have lead up to some negative outcomes. "One out of every five students in the United States feels stressed out most of the time," stated Mental Health professional Kirsten Schuder. "One in ten students even go on to have suicidal thoughts. This is not that much of a surprise considering that suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students," according to … [Read more...] about Stress affecting students physically and mentally
Stress vs. sanity
By Danielle Brooks | Staff Writer| College is bound to be stressful, but there are plenty of coping mechanisms that can relieve the stress, making your college years more enjoyable. The typical path for a college student is to attend class, earn good grades, and graduate in four years. Although this sounds easy, there are many factors that can make achieving these goals difficult. “It’s really hard to manage going to school and working because they both take up a lot of my time. To relieve stress, I hang out with my sorority sisters at my house,” said student Amanda Ostrander. “The thing that stresses me out the most is registering for classes. It’s hard to get the classes … [Read more...] about Stress vs. sanity
Loan debt at rise increases students’ anxiety levels
By Shiane D. Jacocks |Staff Writer| Debt increases stress. Some students at CSUSB wish they did not have to pay back loans, but knowing that they do make students feel under pressure. I have found that financial aid at CSUSB may be increasing anxiety for students. I have financial aid and I, personally, believe that in the back of my mind, I am worrying about all the money I am spending for my tuition. Having little knowledge about debt and its consequences only increases my anxiety. “I’m not that familiar about the process. I only know the general types like grants, loans, and work-study, but I never really thought about it,” said student Steven Merrill. Students need to … [Read more...] about Loan debt at rise increases students’ anxiety levels