Lynx Life Stories

Self-diagnosis occurs when we assert that we have a mental health condition without confirmation from a professional. There are pros and cons, but it’s important to remember that mental health and diagnosis are complex.

An unfortunate constant, grief can present itself in many different ways. However, there are ways to deal with loss to help yourself and those around you. Jessica Jaramillo writes about her experience with grief and shares tips on how to cope.

The Counseling Center’s Jessica Jaramillo dispels common myths related to suicide, shares signs that might indicate that someone is struggling, and offers guidance on how we can support loved ones and engage in tough conversations.

There’s no use in denying it: procrastination gets the best of us. Why do we do it? What is the solution? Jessica A. Jaramillo takes us through the possible causes of procrastination and how we can exercise this self-awareness.

As we close out the semester, some may wonder, "How do I interact with loved ones this holiday season when boundaries may not be an option?" The Counseling Center is here to offer advice and support!

Feeling like a disappointment can often lead us to act out in unproductive ways. In taking time to focus on ourselves, meeting our own wants and needs, and setting boundaries, we can work towards building healthy relationships as well.

Why the relentless search for happiness can, in fact, make us more unhappy. When the belief that happiness can and should be consistently sustained clashes with a reality in which it cannot, it creates a particular brand of suffering.