Article by Nick DeMent | Illustration by Caroline Cooney | Owl Staff As severe depression took over every aspect of Jaime Weinrich’s life, she lost her job and all of her interests, including her favorite pastime of horseback riding. No amount of traditional therapy could help. She tried electroconvulsive therapy twice and every available medication … Continue reading Psychedelic Therapy: Science Meets Subculture
Center the Mind: A Wellness Upgrade at HCC
Article by Matt Hubbard | Photography by John Merkel | Owl Staff A college education comes with no small amount of stress attached. Juggling assignments, quizzes, tests, exams and what little free time may remain is a great feat in itself. The stress and anxiety caused by this academic exertion could use some relief, a … Continue reading Center the Mind: A Wellness Upgrade at HCC
Finding Light Through Darkness
Article by Oksanna Shulgach | Photography by Julia Morris | Owl Staff Depression feels like a blanket of grey clouds that refuses to let in even a sliver of light. A gloomy haze plagues my mind, making me feel like I’m not good enough. To make things worse, I have experienced a stigma in society … Continue reading Finding Light Through Darkness
Saddle Up for Stress Relief
Article by Megan Nelson | Photography by Matt Hubbard | Owl Staff Two ponies amble up to the fence, no doubt looking for treats. As part of a special program at Bay Meadow Farm in Bel Air, Maryland, they are calm and curious. They are used for equine- assisted therapy, a form of treatment that … Continue reading Saddle Up for Stress Relief
Sunshine Therapy: The Healing Power of Forest Bathing
Article by Robert Estes & Oksanna Shulgach | Photographhy by Alexis Knipe & Eric Walther | Owl Staff Imagine the sound of rustling leaves quietly brushing against the gentle earth, accompanied by the subtle crunching of twigs underfoot. A cool breeze passes over skin as the sun’s rays fall softly on your face. The iridescent … Continue reading Sunshine Therapy: The Healing Power of Forest Bathing
An Olympian’s Second Act
Article by Kimmie Meissner | Special to Owl Magazine | Photography by John Morin | Owl Staff What is post-Olympic life like? Well, it involves professional skating shows, coaching and school…lots of school. It hasn’t always been this way. I had a challenging transition between top of the world and now, but I’ve found my … Continue reading An Olympian’s Second Act