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How to Overcome Loneliness in a Digital World
How to Overcome Loneliness in a Digital World

In this article, I hope to clarify the meaning of loneliness and to provide strategies on how we can alleviate loneliness in both ourselves and our loved ones. Most of all, if you are experiencing loneliness, I want you to know that your feelings are completely valid, and not matter how lonely you may feel, you are not alone.

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Mind WellTotal WellnessKarlie Hayes, loneliness, college student, college, social distancing, physical distancing, lonely, alone time, being alone, feeling alone, social isolation, social health, intimacy, intimate space, social space, public space, Relationships, relationship, friendship, friends, human connection, connection, emotional health, emotional well-being, covid-19, covid, zoom, mental health, mindfulness, social support, self-care, self-help, self-confidence, confidence, introvert, introversion, extrovert, extroversion, social interaction, interaction
Destigmatizing Mental Health Medication
Destigmatizing Mental Health Medication

Although the topic of mental health is becoming increasingly normalized, there remains an overwhelming amount of stigma around mental health disorders, particularly in regards to medication. Let’s delve deeper into why stereotypes surrounding mental illness and medication are unfounded.

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Mind WellTotal WellnessMental Health, mental health condition, mental health issue, mental health, covid-19, depression, depressed, college depression, mental health medication, mental health treatment, college mental health, brain function, depression intervention, antidepressant, antidepressants, antidepressant medication, serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine, stigma, mental health stigma, ucla, ucla tot, ucla total wellness, ucla total wellness magazine, Alex Korb, Dr Alex Korb, downward spiral, The Upward Spiral, exercise, gratitude, human connection, physical touch, anxiety, stress, fear, pain, antidepressant medications, SWC, student wellness commission, swc ucla, ucla swc, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors, ssri, multiple-receptor antidepressant, professional treatment, therapy, mental illness, mental illnesses, psychotherapy, psychological counseling, psychological counselling, Melinda LuComment