For many young adults, the transition to college is marked by academic pressure, social adjustments, and uncertainty about the future. These challenges often heighten vulnerability to mental health struggles, particularly anxiety and... Read more »
Parents and loved ones can play an essential role in helping their students succeed in college. And we don’t mean supporting the epic battle to help them get into the “right” school.... Read more »
The summer before starting college is a big time—it is natural and healthy for matriculating college students to hold out hope of a fresh start, amongst many other heightened dreams and expectations.... Read more »
For many college students, studying alone can feel isolating and demotivating. To break that monotony, millions have turned to “Study With Me” (SWM) videos—online sessions where people broadcast or watch others studying,... Read more »
Openness to diversity and challenge refers to the willingness and ability of individuals to actively engage with, understand, and respect diverse perspectives and experiences that differ from their own. This openness is... Read more »
Problematic social networking site use refers to compulsive and excessive engagement with social media platforms. This kind of use becomes harmful when it starts interfering with everyday life—such as affecting sleep, mood,... Read more »
by Rachel Conrad, MD, and J. Wesley Boyd, MD, PhD Imagine being a college student like Alex, who was experiencing increasing anxiety and depression as the academic year progressed. During the spring... Read more »