Students
The Student section of PsychAlive comprises blogs and articles written by college students from across the country. The topics in this section include everything from comments on pop-culture to personal accounts of relationships to up-to-date findings and statistics from the field of psychology. These student contributions are a lively and informative addition to PsychAlive’s resources.
Experts at Home: Dr. Bonnie Goldstein on Adolescence During Covid-19
In this Experts at Home conversation, Dr. Lisa Firestone talks with Dr. Bonnie Goldstein,... >>
Finding Purpose in a World “On Hold”
It’s 10 pm on a Saturday night, and I’m curled in bed wearing the same... >>
Finding the Balance Between Using Social Media and Improving Your Self-Esteem
Social Media has irrevocably changed our lives. Since the dawn of its invention, everybody has... >>
Helping Someone with an Eating Disorder? …Follow the Research
Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help... >>
Substance Abuse and the Teenage Mind
Adolescence arrives with a surge of energy. It pushes many young people to try new... >>
The Wait for the Acceptance Letter: How to Cope with Stress
The time of year has finally come when you’re starting to receive letters from colleges.... >>
The Wait for the Acceptance Letter: Helping Teens Cope with Stress
The time of year has come when high school seniors are starting to receive letters... >>
Suicide Prevention – 10 Questions and Answers
Suicide is a scary topic. But it’s important to know how to talk to someone... >>
Which is Worst for Your Mental Health: Instagram, Facebook or YouTube?
Social media is a relatively new experience for the human psyche. With social networks becoming... >>
Gut Health Linked to Bipolar Disorder?
I frequently justify my indulgences in food cravings by convincing myself that while ice cream... >>