Posts by Taylor Bennett:

We all take pride in being good at different things. I, for example, like to think I’m a good writer, decent cook, and an abnormally exceptional gift-giver. My good friend Shelby, on the other hand, isn’t the most creative individual—instead, she…

We hear the terms “manic depression” and “bipolar disorder,” and we picture two different things: one, a depressed individual (hence, the word depression) who has trouble enjoying life, and two, an unpredictable person who experiences sudden changes in mood and behavior….

Risperdal (or risperidone)—which belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics—is used to treat certain mental illnesses, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This medication works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain, and it helps people…

If you do a swift google search of national days, you will surely come across some strange and unique ones, from National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day to National Raisin Bran Cereal Day to National Play Monopoly Day….

Some of us prioritize going to church every Sunday. Some only go on Easter and Christmas. And others don’t go at all. Some of us believe in one god. Some believe in several gods. And others don’t…

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, responsible for communicating different signals between your nerve cells and your brain, which is produced in two main brain areas: the substantia nigra and the ventral tegmental area. Both of these brain areas are very thin and…

Geodon (or ziprasidone) belongs to a group of drugs called atypical antipsychotics and is used to treat certain mental health disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This medication works by restoring chemical imbalances in the brain and, in turn, helping…

Jealousy is a lot of things, but fun is not one of them. In sum, it’s this negative energy that stems from a range of emotions like fear, rage, and humiliation. And despite how much it is…

I’m not trying to toot my own horn or anything, but I was always a star student. I paid attention in class, did the assigned reading each night, and went above and beyond on my projects. Needless to say, I made…

Effexor (or venlafaxine) belongs to a group of antidepressants called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs). This medication works by fixing chemical imbalances in the brain and is typically used to treat major depressive disorder, anxiety and panic disorder. Furthermore,…

I dated my ex-boyfriend for six years. We met at school and started going on little dates every weekend: eating dinner at our favorite chain restaurant, seeing a movie at the local theatre, spending time with the other’s family. And as…

Celebrities develop mental illnesses and crack under the pressures of life just like the rest of us—which means sometimes they need a little help. The following eight celebrities, who have suffered from a wide variety of conditions and stresses, decided that it was…