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Is alcohol a depressant? Understand why it matters. Persistent heavy drinking, increases the risk for depression. Experts explain how alcohol can impact feelings.

Mental illness can be an invisible battle. Sometimes the signs are missed or misinterpreted as odd or rude behavior. Here are a few signs that you or someone you love is struggling.

CANCELLING PLANS
People struggling with their mental health might come up with an excuse as to why they can’t hang out. They might agree to a plan and then cancel last minute or never show up

AVOIDING EYE CONTACT
Direct eye contact can be overwhelming for people with anxiety or those who have experienced trauma.
For those with anxiety, the idea of being social is overwhelming as is, but the feeling of being looked at can make things worse.

CHANGES IN BEHAVIOR
Self isolation, irritability, "flakiness", and changes in behavior can all be signs that someone is struggling.

Your actions today create tomorrow's opportunities. Try to do something small today that will help create the future you want to have.

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Yale University’s most popular class, on happiness, is now free for teenagers — CNBC Lori Santos, the psychology professor behind Yale University's most popular course, recently launched a second free version of the class called, "The Science of Well-Being for Teens."

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You inner world shapes your outer world. If your life or outer experience isn't in line with what you imaged for yourself.. what inner shift needs to happen?