madison
Meet Madison, a sophomore pre-business major who is finding ways to manage her a recent diagnosis of depression.
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ryan
Meet Ryan, a sophomore criminal justice major who has had a rough transition period after transferring to TCU.
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michaeleah
Meet Michaeleah, a junior journalism major who started experiencing panic attacks during her second year in college.
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finding strength
Roughly 12 percent of students have sought professional help, such as counseling or therapy, through the TCU Counseling and Mental Health Center, said Dr. Eric Wood, associate director of the center.
While most aren't comfortable with sharing their feelings to people that are considered "strangers," the next best thing students can do, however, is to talk about any issues with trusted individuals, said Dr. Matthew Johnson, a licensed professional counselor at the Counseling and Mental Health Center.
Below is a compilation of students who have opened up about their struggles with a mental illness and how they are addressing their issues.
lindsey
Meet Lindsey, a senior early childhood education major who deals with anxiety, which has led to an eating disorder
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