The Pros and Cons of Taking Anti-Depressants
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s not uncommon for many of us to experience feelings of stress, anxiety or depression. While there are several ways to…
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VALLEY’s Tips For Balancing Relationships During a Depressive Episode
When a depressive episode kicks in, it can be hard to balance the things you usually are able to on a normal day. Even the…
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OPINION: The girl who does it ALL…
College is the place where you can create your own experience. From internships to research studies or even making your own music videos, the world…
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“Stutz”: A Self Help Documentary
Fans crave to see the personal struggles and triumphs of their favorite celebrities through documentaries. It allows us to investigate and create our own opinions…
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The Harmful Side to Hauls: Materialistic Media
Hauls are a great source to discover new clothing brands to try or even unique gift ideas. Some influencers specialize in hauls, buying or receiving…
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Needing Some Vitamin D? Meet HappyLight
Seasonal depression is very real, especially in the months leading up to spring. There will be days when it’s warm and sunny and then the…
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The Holiday Scaries
Despite the anticipation leading up to the holiday season, this is a difficult time for many individuals. The portrayal of the holidays in movies, on…
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Are You S.A.D?
Does the onset of fall have you feeling a little less motivated and a little more depressed? VALLEY explains one reason that may be. What…
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Why You Should Binge-Watch Normal People ASAP
We all know quarantine can get boring, and it’s easy to fall into the pattern of rewatching shows with hundreds of episodes such as The…
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How to Conquer Spring Semester Blues
Let’s be honest: spring semester in State College can be pretty bleak. The temperatures are frigid and the sun is almost never in sight. Not…
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Pinterest Perfection: How Unrealistic Expectations Can Be Harmful
When Pinterest first gained popularity, it was originally hailed as a wedding planning website. However, what started with newly engaged people planning their dream days…
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Winter Weather Have You Down? Learn More About Seasonal Affective Disorder
Feeling a little down now that the days are shorter and it’s dark by 4 p.m.? It’s not just you.
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10 Must-Have Essential Oils
Essential oils can be a great, natural solution to a plethora of issues. Whether you’re facing acne, arthritis, anxiety or anything in between, there’s an essential oil designed to help.
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Tech on the Brain
Aside from the mental health challenges screen time poses, our close relationships with technology can also have social ramifications.
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Alexa Faas: The Power of a Voice
Being one of the thousands of students at Penn State, it can be easy to feel like your voice is lost in the crowd. No matter how small of an impact you may think you have, each voice counts, and it’s important to always stay true to yourself and strive for what you believe in.
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Jenna Maida: A Beautiful Inspiration to All
Jenna Maida – an incredible human being who has so much to be proud of. They are non-binary, and partially deaf with anxiety and depression, yet they don’t let those facts slow them down in their incredible and inspiring involvement on and off campus.
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My Stress-Free Zone
VALLEY put together a few ways you can turn your bedroom into a quiet, stress-free living and sleeping space.
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Journaling; Meditation for the Busy Mind
Here is VALLEY’s guide on how to start your own personal log and how it can help you live healthier and happier.
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Dear New Students: An Open Letter
Finding the advice to give new students coming into the microcosm that is Penn State University was challenging to say the least — especially for…
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Mindfullness Habits for a Stress-Free Summer
For many of us, the beginning of summer fosters a blank-slate type of feeling. Goals are set, trips are planned and jobs are started. However,…
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