Sam Bean

Sam Bean
Samantha Bean is a student at the University of California Santa Barbara. Finishing up a degree in Comparative Literature and Professional Writing, Bean is pursuing the career path she has devoted herself to since she was a child: writing. She writes for PsychAlive as well as  interns at the Santa Barbara Independent, and has her sights set on advocacy writing for social justice.

Blogs by Sam Bean

Gut Health Linked to Bipolar Disorder?

I frequently justify my indulgences in food cravings by convincing myself that while ice cream may not be the best choice for my physical health, it is “just the cure” for my bad mood. I then engage in a long string of dialogue with myself about how I shouldn’t let myself refrain from enjoyment because… Read more »

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Sleep Deprivation, sleep and mental health, insomnia

Sleep: The Cure for Negativity in People with Anxiety

Covers on, covers off. Legs curled, legs straight. Window open, window closed. Back, front, left side, right side, repeat. Is tossing and turning in bed your nightly routine? Does your anxiety prevent you from being able to turn off your mind and drift to sleep? If so, your lack of sleep may be exacerbating your… Read more »

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