Fall is here which means cooler weather is approaching fast. Nothing is better on these cold days than getting cozy under a blanket and enjoying a warm, home-cooked meal. Here are six easy-to-make recipes to enjoy on cold days!

Epilepsy is “a neurological disorder that causes seizures or unusual sensations and behaviors.” It involves misfiring signals in your brain that can cause your lip to twitch or you to fall out of your seat. When I was three-and-a-half years old, I was diagnosed with Continuous Spike-wave Discharge During Sleep (CSWDDS), which is a unique form of epilepsy.

Suicide. The first time I remember hearing this word I was 11 years old. It was a beautiful November day, and my mother came into my room crying. She told me that my great uncle had killed himself. At the time, I did not really understand what had happened. I just knew that I was confused and sad. My uncle had been an outwardly happy person. He was funny, loved his family and served in his church. How could someone who seemed “okay” not really be, okay?

September is Suicide Awareness Month, but the numbers are hardly decreasing. Maybe you have lost someone to suicide, nearly lost yourself to suicide or have never been impacted by the crisis. No one should feel like their life doesn’t matter or that ending it is the best option. No matter your experience with suicide, you can help prevent it.

In today’s society, the topic of mental health appears to have a negative connotation. The issue seems to get kicked under the rug until it is pushed onto the surface.

Anxiety, depression, and other mental illnesses are no match for God. Keep reading to learn how one TFC student invites God into their battles with mental illness and be reminded of the role He plays for each of His children as Healer.

I have Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy. I have scoliosis which has been surgically corrected. I have had my hamstrings and tendons lengthened. My ankles have been repositioned. I am able to walk with a walker. I use a power wheel. That’s what I say when someone asks, “what happened?”

Keep reading to learn more about how cerebral palsy affects, but does not fully define, the life of a TFC student.

I wish I could make sense of mental illness. Of General Anxiety Disorder, of recurring Major Depressive Disorder, of Dermatillomania, of Dysphoric Emotional Dysregulation Disorder, of all the things that make up the inner anxious working of my mind.

Keep reading to learn more about a student’s experience with the above mental illnesses. Her journey may even speak hope and healing into your own.

Grief. It’s not a pretty word, which is good considering the concept is so far from beautiful.

Keep reading to learn more about one student’s experience with grief. It may relate to your journey and/or help you to be there for others who have a similar experience.

Let’s be honest – every single one of us has picked a scab or a hangnail at some point in our lives. It’s not unusual to be curious and pick at something on your skin. But have you ever had a moment where you stopped and realized that you had been picking at your skin or nails for an extended period of time without even knowing it?

Keep reading to learn more about dermatillomania, a soul-sucking skin picking disorder, and how it affects the life of at least one TFC student.

Anxiety and depression. Isn’t it funny how two words that shouldn’t fit are so constantly intertwined? I mean, you think about the two of them like they are completely different concepts.

Keep reading to learn more about one student’s personal experience with anxiety and depression. It may even resonate with your journey!

Parents want the best for their children, but sometimes what they perceive to be the best is actually detrimental not only to their children, but to their entire community. Such was the case in January this year, just north of Portland, Oregon, where a measles outbreak occurred as a result of low vaccination rates.

​Are you feeling stress or anxiety and you do not know how to manage it? Do not worry, Amy L. Marshall, our licensed clinical social worker and Director of Counseling Services at Toccoa Falls College, gave us six different tips of how to manage stress that we want to share with you.

As college students, our health can influence our learning and academic performance in positive or negative ways. Therefore, it is necessary to take care of our bodies. Sometimes, this can be complicated due to lack of time, medical insurance, or health expenses. If any of these things are preventing you from accessing medical care, this article is for you.

It is a common old wives’ tale that turkey makes you tired. Somehow, it seems that your Thanksgiving dinner will put you in a turkey coma. While many tales such as this are not true, there is some truth behind this one.

Pop-tarts, Ramen, and Cookie-dough; sounds like a typical meal to most college students. While there is nothing wrong with any of these things in moderation, using these products, and products like these, on an everyday basis will not have a beneficial impact in the long run.

October is mental health awareness month. At The Talon, we want to take steps in raising awareness and providing support for those who struggle with mental health.

Spring semester always seems to fly by, and after spring break, it seems to progress in fast forward. While this time is exciting, nerve-wracking, and looked forward to, it offers another symptom to seniors… Senioritis.

Coffee, soda, Ramen, and Pop Tarts. Sound familiar? While having something easy to grab can be nice on those day where you do not have time to run to the cafeteria, or late at night when you need a study break, eating junk food will wear down your body.

To test which types of music could be used for heartrate suppression or stimulation, three TFC students performed a test in which a select number of students at Toccoa Falls College were tested for heart rate in response to a certain genre of music.

Midterms are this week. So, here are a couple of reminders and some advice on how to get through this time without completely losing your mind!