5 Ways to Combat Homesickness and Loneliness in College By Ellen M. Jones, M.A., LMFT, Thrive Therapist “‘When you feel homesick,’ he said, ‘just look up. Because the moon is the same wherever you go.’” ~Donna Tart It’s time for another new school year! As you return from a summer at home, or as you […]
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Procrastination and Academics
By Dr. Hannah Roberts on August 8, 2024 in Anxiety, Change, College Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Compassion
The First Year of College: Procrastination and Academics By: Ella-Mei Matias, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo undergraduate intern, supervised by Dr. Hannah Roberts “Procrastination makes easy things hard and hard things harder.” -Mason Cooley As we near end of summer, many incoming freshmen are preparing for the huge life change of entering college. Among many other […]
Social Media and Self-Esteem
By Dr. Hannah Roberts on July 11, 2024 in Anxiety, College Mental Health, screen time, Self-Care, Social Media
Social Media and Self-Esteem: 3 Ways to Improve the Way Social Media Makes You Feel By: Ella-Mei Matias, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo undergraduate intern, supervised by Dr. Hannah Roberts Social media seems to consume us nowadays. From mindlessly scrolling, to relaxation, or even when using with friends, it’s everywhere. While social media offers many positive […]
Why Your True Crime Obsession Is Bad For Your Anxiety
By Dr. Hannah Roberts on May 2, 2024 in Anxiety, College Mental Health, screen time, Social Media, Therapy
Why Your True Crime Obsession Is Bad For Your Anxiety by Gavin Hannegan, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo undergraduate intern, supervised by Dr. Hannah Roberts Getting scared can feel thrilling and cathartic. Forms of entertainment, like horror movies, are entirely dedicated to instilling these feelings in people. While we can recognize that the monster on the […]