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Spring brightens SAD sufferers’ mood
With the arrival of spring, some people will be a lot happier. That’s not just because of the frigid weather departing, but because they are coping with seasonal affective disorder (SAD). “It’s usually when it starts to get nice out and the clocks change. It’s euphoric. It’s really like you remember who you are,”…
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Standing up to Depression
Brandon Rudd is a born comedian, but it took him over half of his life to dive into his passion: improv. Brandon suffered from a lifelong struggle with depression and he got into improv because it helps him to stay balanced.
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uMentioned issues? Students open up on Facebook page
Poetry, love confessions and personal testimonials – anything goes on the uMentioned Western Facebook page. And all with complete anonymity. Each post is an act of trust. Each represents faith in a complete stranger. And so far it seems to be working. On a campus of more than 30,000 students, these anonymous Facebook posts have…