Tag: Phil

Phil On Questions That Remain About Mood Disorders

Phil talks about what he's learned at Flipswitch and what he still finds perplexing.

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Personal Improvement Project Update: Phil

Phil talks about the state of his personal improvement project of not being late to school.

Phil On Celebrities and Mood Disorders

Phil talks about Robert Downey Jr. and how he's dealt with his struggle with bipolar disorder.

Phil On How Frustrating Depression Can Be, Even When You're Not The One Directly Affected

One of the frustrating things about dealing with depression in friends and loved ones is watching them sometimes spiral downwards despite all your efforts to help them. With that in mind, Phil asks what one is to do when your friend just won't take your advice.

Some Common Reasons Why College Can Make Some People Vulnerable To Depression

The crew continues their discussion of college and how some people don't necessarily find it to be the greatest time of their lives. This time, we focus on common things that are often big issues for people making the transition into college.

Discussion: College Reality Vs College Expectations

Aime Lynn and Phil explore what people often think college may be like versus what actually occurs.

Phil, the Newest Member of Flipswitch, Doesn't Understand Something About Depression

Phil grapples with the question that many people often ask: what kind of thoughts keep someone locked into a depression?

The Diathesis-Stress Model and How It Suggest That We're All In It Together

Phil talks about the Diathesis-Stress Model, a model that clinicians and researchers use when thinking about bipolar disorder. As it turns out, the positive and proactive support of family and friends really can be crucial in determining how a disorder progresses... for the better or the worse.