Depression

You finally worked up the courage to go to your campus counseling center. You filled out the forms, sat through an intake, and talked about what has been going on. Then, instead of scheduling your next session, they handed you a list of outside providers and said you would be better served elsewhere.

Starting an antidepressant can bring up a lot of questions. When will I feel better? Is this side effect normal? What happens if I want to stop someday? These are some of the most common questions I hear, and they deserve clear answers.

If you notice your energy, mood, and motivation slipping as the days get shorter, you are not imagining it, and you are not alone. For many people, that heavy, slowed-down feeling that settles in each fall has a name: Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD.

Good grades, a full calendar, and a steady smile do not rule out anxiety, depression, or burnout. Here is what stress can actually look like, and how to start a conversation. A student can look like they are keeping up and still feel like they are barely holding on. Classes, work, money, relationships, family pressure, identity, health, and the future can all pile up at once.