Cognitive Dissonance

April 30, 2019 by Editor-in-Chief in Mental Health, Campus Life

by Sofia Rose ’22

You are hit with a brilliant epiphany! You’ve been stupid! When you’re feeling bad, you should reach out for help! Obviously! You are a fully functioning person in control of your fate, so you make an appointment at the Stone Center for Monday.

Let's Talk About Therapy

May 17, 2017 by Editor-in-Chief in Mental Health

By Sophia Temkin '17

Content warning: implication of depression; mention of attempted suicide, sexual assault, and anxiety

The first time I went to therapy, I was in second grade. The last time I went to therapy was about a week ago. I think I’ve spent more years in weekly therapy than not.