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
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By Rachel Rundengan |Opinions Editor| May 19, 2016 A magical cure for depression The psychedelic ingredient in magic mushrooms could help treat people with severe depression, according to The Guardian. The chemical known as psilocybin can turn down parts of the brain that are overactive in severely depressive patients. To determine if psilocybin could be used as a treatment to help patients, scientists were given £550,000 ($803,330) by the Medical Research Council to begin a three-year project to test the drug on people with depression, according to The Guardian. May 20, 2016 Home Depot in the hot seat A Home Depot worker was banned from wearing an “America was never … [Read more...] about CC Briefs
It is okay to be depressed
By Shirleena Baggett |Staff Writer| Books, exams, debts and depression—the perks of college life. Last fall, my life was moving along without me; I was a wreck, drained in every aspect, and knew I needed to get help. Forty-four percent of college students experience symptoms of depression, according to an article on healthline.com "Depression in College Students." Attending school is a transitional period for us all. Whether it is moving away from our family for the first time, to enduring the stress that comes along with getting decent grades, to of course the rise and fall of relationships and friendships. It is a lot—and there is no real way to be "ready" for it all. The truth is, … [Read more...] about It is okay to be depressed
My Rise Above the Blue Funk
By Sandy Rodriguez |Staff Writer| This is the story of how I saved myself. In 2014, life was on a downward spiral after the tough moments of life simply got to me—I reached some of the lowest moments of my life. During the school year, I visited the CSUSB Psychological Counseling Center several times. I was diagnosed with depression, which is not uncommon among college students. About 30 percent of college students report feeling depressed, which disrupt the students’ ability to function in school. The week before finals in the Spring 2015, I decided to finally get on mood stabilizers, a common treatment for those diagnosed with depression. They made me drowsy, so I stopped … [Read more...] about My Rise Above the Blue Funk
Welcome to the New Broken Scene. 5 Seconds of Summer (Album Review)
By Melanie Limon | Staff Writer | Depression, rejection and heartbreak, the Australian pop-punk band 5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS), welcomes us to, The New Broken Scene, a fandom where people who've struggled or have dealt with issues can come together and find positive vibes even if it’s just for the duration of a song After being discovered on YouTube, and opening up for other artists like Hot Chelle Rae and One Direction, 5SOS members Luke Hemmings, Michael Clifford, Calum Hood and Ashton Irwin went from performing for 12 people at the Annandale Hotel in Sydney to performing for thousands of people for their own headlining shows around the world. 5SOS break the typical "boy band" … [Read more...] about Welcome to the New Broken Scene. 5 Seconds of Summer (Album Review)
Prescriptions drugs usage rate on the rise across the nation
By Raequan Harrison |Staff Writer| Seventy percent of Americans are now on at least one prescription drug, according to the NY Daily News. Mayo Clinic and Olmsted Medical Center research center conducted a study and found that seven out of 10 Americans are inclined to use prescription drugs, and over 50 percent of the population use more than one drug. “Often when people talk about health conditions they’re talking about chronic conditions such as heart disease or diabetes,” Dr. Jennifer St. Sauver Ph.D. of the Mayo Clinic. “However, the second most common prescription was for antidepressants—that suggests mental health is a huge issue and is something we should … [Read more...] about Prescriptions drugs usage rate on the rise across the nation
Depression should be considered seriously
By Carlos Solis |Staff Writer| Depression is so much more than a feeling, a mood or a chemical reaction. It breaks down who you are as life slowly loses meaning—and depression should never be considered lightly. Depression is defined as an illness that involves the body, mood and thoughts that affect how a person feels about himself or herself, according to MedicineNet.com Major depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States. In 2013, an estimated 15.7 million adults aged 18 or older had at least one major depressive episode in the past year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. I think depression occurs because of external factors, … [Read more...] about Depression should be considered seriously
Smart phone use tied to cycle of depression
By Anna Gonzales |Staff Writer| Much like a variety of substance addictions, cell phone addiction may be an attempt at mood repair,” according to researchers James A. Roberts, Chris Pullig, and Chris Manolis. New research from Baylor University suggests that people who constantly check their phone may be linked to depression. People check their phones on average 150 times throughout the day, according to the Kleiner Perkins Caufiled and Byers’s annual Internet Trends report. Constant searches through e-mails, social media sites, and the internet “may act as pacifiers for the unstable individual distracting him or herself from the worries of the day and providing solace from … [Read more...] about Smart phone use tied to cycle of depression
Cold winter days got you feeling SAD?
By Erica Wong |Foreign Corresponding| As the temperatures dropped, everyone was taking advantage of the time off from school to travel and prepare for the holidays. Everyone except for me. I found myself sad and unmotivated—unable to get out of bed to do little more than shower and make ramen. I stopped answering phone calls and I found myself sleeping around 18 hours a day, but I still felt exhausted. This went on for almost three long weeks. The melancholy of the long winter days is something that affects us all, but it hits some people harder than others. Seasonal affective disorder, appropriately abbreviated as SAD, is depression that’s related to changes in seasons. It … [Read more...] about Cold winter days got you feeling SAD?
Community Counselor Center now taking appointments
By Aimee Villalpando |Staff Writer| The Community Counseling Center currently has openings for children, adolescents, and adult clients from campus and the Inland Empire community who are struggling with depression, anxiety, life changes, and other issues. For more than 30 years the CSUSB Community Counseling Center has counseled or referred more than 10,000 people. Since its opening, in 1973, the Counseling Center has run on the Academic calendar. The Center is staffed by qualified CSUSB graduate students and is supervised by faculty, who are licensed psychologists. The Center offers long-term counseling on a sliding fee scale of $5-$15 per session, which can be waived if … [Read more...] about Community Counselor Center now taking appointments
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