anxiety

Digital Detox: Rediscovering Real Life

Emma Troise, Manhattan College

Learn how to take a break from technology and explore the benefits of a digital detox.…

January 30, 2024

Against a static black background, a girl sits on her bed in the dark with the only light being the shining screen of her iphone.

A Growing Depression: Gen Z, u ok?

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

Examining the Double-Edged Sword of Social Media in Relation to the Rise in Mental Illness Among Generation Z.…

December 18, 2023

Against a navy and purple backgrounds reads the words "Inside Out 2 and Anxiety" with an image of the orange, frazzled character Anxiety in front of a red and shadowed background.

What the Introduction of ‘Inside Out’s Anxiety Could Mean

Beatriz Barros Felice, California State University, Northridge

A Close Analysis Into the Teaser Trailer of Disney and Pixar's "Inside Out 2".…

December 9, 2023

Illustration of someone doomscrolling on their phone.

Doomscrolling Is Destroying Your Mental Health

Kane Howard, York College

As it turns out, mindlessly scrolling through bad news over and over again can cause some serious health issues.…

February 22, 2023

In an article about the sequel to 'Puss in Boots,' the fuzzy orange swashbuckler stands in front of the shadowy figure of death.

‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ Is Psychologically Satisfying

Kirsten Kalebich, Arizona State University

The second installment in this Dreamworks saga is surprisingly morally complex.…

February 14, 2023

in an article about weed-out classes, an overhead shot of a backpack, a laptop, and an open notebook detailing the amount of work a college student has to worry about

Weed-Out Classes Are Cruel and Self-Defeating

Evan Tsuei, Westmont College

The firing of an NYU professor highlights key problems stifling the success and well-being of students across the country.…

October 26, 2022

an illustration of a person in front of study abroad locations

How To Study Abroad With Anxiety

Virginia Beall, Elon University

Studying abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but many find the concept to be daunting.…

August 15, 2022

Hormonal Birth Control Includes Some Lesser-Known Effects

Nora Weiss, George Washington University

Though the contraceptive is one of the most common prescription medications, relatively little is known about its effects on women’s behavior, emotional regulation and cognitive abilities.…

August 9, 2022

Acknowledging Your Emotions Can Help You Get Over Sickness

Michael Slade, University of Texas at San Antonio

In a weird way, being sick allows you to reflect on your mental state, which can help you bounce back faster from an ailment.…

March 23, 2022

An illustration of Emma Chamberlain and a low battery sign.

Emma Chamberlain’s Hiatus From YouTube Illustrates the Reality of Burnout

Asiya Robinson, Rowan University

After years of regularly posting, the content creator reveals the truth about why she hasn’t been as active on the platform.…

March 18, 2022

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Living With Depression as an Immigrant

Amandine Shadia, The University of Arizona Global Campus

When it comes to mental health, parents from other countries can often be dismissive of their child's needs due to cultural taboos.…

March 14, 2022

Scrabble pieces spelling out be positive in an article about toxic positivity

How To Deal With Toxic Positivity and Cultivate a Healthier Kind of Optimism

Xochitl Menjivar, San Francisco State University

Being optimistic is great, but sometimes it’s used as a cop-out to avoid handling difficult circumstances.…

November 24, 2021

A purple float tank for an article about sensory deprivation.

Float Tanks and the Benefits of Sensory Deprivation

Tiffany Singh, University of Central Florida

Though it may sound intimidating, eliminating your external stimuli can be relaxing and might even reduce your chronic pain.…

November 19, 2021

4 Job Interview Tips for Anxious College Students

Daniela Saffran, Rollins College

Here are some crucial employment techniques to help you decrease your stress levels and increase your overall potential.…

November 15, 2021

A person floats in a pool with cucumber peels over their eyes for an article about self-care.

The 3 Best Self-Care Rituals for Stressed College Students

Daniela Saffran, Rollins College

Approaching midterms means a sudden onslaught of new worries. Here are three activities that you can do to relieve stress and possibly even combat anxiety and depression.…

October 16, 2021

To depict the pervasive dangers of the ideal of the tortured artist, an aestheticized sorrowful, muted blue-toned illustration shows a portrait of Sylvia Plath, who died by suicide, in a frame placed next to flowers and manuscripts.

The Tortured Artist Is a Dangerous and Damaging Stereotype

Kelsi Karpinski, Michigan State University

Society tells us that the most beautiful art is born out of suffering — a potentially life-threatening lie.…

August 28, 2021

Illustration by Marlowe Pody for an article on eating anxiety

Why Do Many People Feel Anxious About Eating in Front of Others?

Samantha Havela, University of Michigan

Feeling anxious or guilty about chowing down on a meal is something that's become natural for many people in the U.S. How can we stop it?…

January 3, 2021

Confronting the Stigma Against Persons With Disabilities in College

Nnekakwo Adibe, Lesley University

College campuses are just one among many places where people with disabilities face systematic discrimination and exclusion.…

January 2, 2021

A Guide To Understanding Major Depression

Nnekakwo Adibe, Lesley University

If you recognize any of these signs in yourself or a loved one, don't hesitate to reach out for help. You deserve life.…

December 22, 2020

An illustration of a glove balloon from SpongeBob, for an article about the episode 'Rock Bottom.'

SpongeBob’s ‘Rock Bottom’ Depicts Symptoms of Depression

Brady Fitzgerald, Immaculata University

Even after 20 years, this episode portrays a unique take on mental illness that is hard to see at first glance.…

December 18, 2020

Living With Panic Disorder, or Storm Chasing

Nnekakwo Adibe, Lesley University

'The weather is fickle. Its changes are intermittent, as sporadic as the body’s response to raw terror, the visceral feeling of losing control and as volatile as a natural disaster ... The onset of a…

December 8, 2020