Hey, MHCC students and staff: I hope you’re doing well and taking care of your mental health, especially with everything that has taken place recently. The term is quickly coming to a close and summer is fast approaching, even though we have had more rain than sun lately! Take care to take a break from the books and enjoy the sunshine as much as possible when we do get it – whether it be by opening the curtains and letting some sunlight in, or taking a walk and enjoying some

Photo by Fletcher Wold / the Advocate In the fall of 2016, I walked into the Career Counseling Center in desperate need of help. I was at one of the lowest points in my life, and needed some guidance. Thankfully, a counselor pointed me to the Advocate, and I honestly believe it’s what saved my life in more ways than one. Living with depression is complicated. You can have some days filled with laughter, happiness, and love; most days can seem unending, bleak, and sorrowful.