Mental health has been an issue for a while now, and it keeps being a growing concern on college campuses across the U.S. With factors such as academic pressure, financial stress, and social challenges accumulating, a significant amount of students are reporting mental health struggles across all age groups.

Social media has transformed the way we connect, communicate, and consume information on the daily. Apps such as Instagram, TikTok, X, and Snapchat are part of everyday life, especially for adolescents and young adults. But as this usage of such apps increases, the concern about the effects and impact on mental health continue to develop—specifically anxiety.

Studies show that depression and chronic pain are closely linked. In order to manage both effectively, knowledge and understanding is required, such as understanding their complex relationship and comorbidity.

Grief, death, and loss are topics that are not discussed enough. Our collective avoidance of these subjects leads to confusion and discomfort when it comes time to help someone who is in mourning.

Anxious, racing thoughts, overthinking, feeling on edge, and tense all over? These are some of the hallmark and life-altering symptoms of anxiety

Most stressful events or other people’s reactions are out of our control. Anxiety has a tendency to act as an autopilot to these stressors. Think of your anxiety as an annoying backseat driver on your journey of life. You might as well get to know this annoying passenger because they aren’t going anywhere thanks to evolution.