As we start the new year, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the past, learn from our experiences, and pave the way for a brighter 2024. While the new year can be exciting, it can also bring about pressures to set resolutions and meet unobtainable goals. Unlike resolutions, intentions are about creating goals that tie directly into your core values. Tammy Dixon, assistant … [Read more...] about How to set achievable intentions for the new year
The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, love and togetherness. However, for some, it can bring about a different set of emotions. As we approach the holidays, it’s important to recognize that the season can present challenges and trigger what’s commonly known as “holiday blues.” Tammy Dixon, assistant director of the counseling center at … [Read more...] about How to manage holiday blues
College is an exciting time for students, but it can also be overwhelming. Rhonda Lesley, Missouri State University Counseling Center director, shares with BestColleges.com how students can benefit from mental health services on college campuses. … [Read more...] about What does campus mental health services do?
Depression is a mood disorder. It can impact your feelings, thoughts and daily functioning, leaving you sad, irritable or just plain uninterested in anything. It’s one of the more common mental health conditions among college students. More than 40% of college students surveyed in the 2021 Healthy Minds Study screened for depression. Why is depression so common among … [Read more...] about Why’s depression in college students prevalent?
Even if you love this time of year, it comes with extra demands and stresses that can be crushing. Rhonda Lesley, director of the Counseling Center at Missouri State University, offers many manageable tips for coping with stress and prioritizing your mental well-being during the holiday season. Build healthy habits to combat stress “Around the holidays we have gatherings … [Read more...] about Manage your stress during the holidays