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By Danling Chen “The silence depressed me. It wasn’t the silence of silence. It was my own silence.”― Sylvia Plath, The Bell Jar Like many…
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By: Janki Shah This denial and embarrassment permeates the thoughts of many individuals. Many people do not know what psychotherapy entails but they usually…
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By Koeun Choi School is pretty darn difficult. The endless stream of tests and assignments can be overwhelming to the average student. Students who deal with…
The Myth Busters: The Epilepsy Enigma
By Krupali Chokshi There are various myths surrounding Epilepsy that make it a “fearful” and puzzling condition. It is these false ideas that lead to…
Got Treatment?
By Koeun Choi For many, epilepsy can be a very manageable disease. Treatments for epilepsy can range from surgery, specialized diets, medical devices, and/or a…
Too Much Information…
By: Meghana Reddy I heard shrieks and found seven-year-old Jack screaming and thrashing on the floor. His mother was sitting next to him, “tactically ignoring”…
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By: Olivia Cheng You hear that we are becoming a more accepting nation, that there is greater equality being built around the foundations of (wo)mankind…
“What, Ho! Apothecary!”
By: Sabiha Toni When we think of illnesses, we think of medicine—rows upon rows of multicolored, multi-shaped pills with their individual ratios and concoctions…
Moving Forward
By: Erin Thomas Just tell me what I have to do to help my child and I will do it. –the heart- cry of every…