What’s in a Name?
Konner Paxton’s story as told by Lisa Renze-Rhodes I want to use my name. I…
Facing Depression in Muncie, Indiana
Missing My Sister
Jennifer’s story written by Christine Rhine God, just let me die, I whispered. Everybody will be…
Taking Flight
Meredith’s story / 19 years old / written by Megan Haynes I have faded scars.…
Spring Has Arrived: Does Depression Decrease?
Spring in Indiana is in full swing. Flowers are just beginning to bloom and now…
Lifestyle Habits Can Help Prevent Depression
Signs of depression should always be taken very seriously, and seeking professional medical help is…
What can you do on-campus to raise awareness?
While Facing Depression focuses on both the Muncie community as well as Ball State’s campus,…
Choosing When to Tell Your Story
Depression is different for everyone. The seriousness, longevity and treatment varies by the individual, and…
Robby General explains why The Facing Project is different…
Robby General, a student writer for Facing Depression, distinguishes this endeavor from other journalistic pursuits.…
Facing Depression in Your Career
Needless to say, some jobs are more difficult than others. Whether you’re dealing with difficult…
“There isn’t always a quick fix.”
Professionals in the medical field are continuously pursuing the various causes of depression. Losing a…
A Personal Connection
Throughout my life, I’ve had relatively little exposure to people who have struggled with depression.…
Sophie Gordon shares an alarming statistic re: depression
Sophie Gordon, a student writer for Facing Depression, discusses a February 2015 story in The…
Nathan DeYoung’s take on The Facing Project
Nathan DeYoung, a student writer for Facing Depression, offers his thoughts about the project, which…
Depression & Robin Williams’ Death
This past summer, actor Robin Williams committed suicide. He was a TV and movie icon,…
The Gender Gap: 3 Reasons Why Depression is Twice as High in Women
Women with depression face the stigma of having a legitimate mood disorder passed off as…
An Anonymous Account of One’s Struggle with Depression
The call of nothing and silence scratched at the back of my mind, slowly turning…
7 Things Not to Say to Someone Who is Facing Depression
Depression. It’s a difficult topic to think about, let alone to discuss with someone you…