Seeking help in times of distress can be difficult, even scary. Comfort Corner is a resource for those struggling with their mental health to show them they're not alone. Created and maintained by students at the University of Oregon, Comfort Corner tells stories of real people living with mental health and mood disorders, acting as a middle ground for those affected by these issues but who may not be ready to talk with someone about them. Comfort Corner offers stories of hope and encouragement, demonstrating that things do and can get better, even if it doesn't always feel like it.

Kate's Story - Depression

Kate experienced her first major depressive episode in high school after a break-up, with episodes of depression, anxiety, and insomnia following her into college. Discovering photography gave Kate a source of motivation and a tool to "retrain" her brain to think positively.

Produced By:

Matt Palma @themattpalma64

Srushti Kamat @srushtikamat

Colleen Cass

Twitter: @Colleen_Cass

Instagram: @Colleen.Cass

 

Derek Maiolo

 

Ed Madison

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Twitter: @edmadison

Instagram: @emadison

 

Erik Bender

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Twitter: @TheMediaBender

Instagram: @TheMediaBender

 

Katrina Cantwell

 

KC Piepgrass

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Laura Trent

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Twitter: @lauratrent10

Instagram: @lauratrent10

Matthew Palma

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Twitter: @MattPalma1

 

Maya Lazaro

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Twitter: @ORMediaSOJC

 

Nicolas Walcott

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Twitter: @NicwFilms

 

Noah Hoffman

 

Srushti Kamat

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Twitter: @Srushtikamat

Instagram: @SrushtiKamat

 

Talia Berniker

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Twitter: @tallapalooza

Brittany Norton

 

 

Ed Madison

Assistant Professor of Journalism

University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication

1275 University of Oregon

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