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This is the part 2 of the tips shared by our FAU Thrive student interns for ways of finding productivity, wellness, and balance during a global pandemic. Not an easy feat—but they, and you, are up for the challenge! 1....

The social distancing and remote classes can make our regular pre-COVID-19 college lives feel, well, remote. The challenges that each of us face are different, but the need to experiment to find what works during changing...

I’m a Professor of Clinical Psychology at the Wilkes Honors College. I’m FAU Provost Fellow for Student Mental Health. I am the founder of FAU Thrive Wellness and Support Network. And I still finding this situation really...

I come from a cultural background where mental health is viewed more as something you’re supposed to deal with from within. Talking about your feelings, especially ones such as anxiety and depression, is viewed as too vulnerable...

Selflessness is a quality that many of us embody to some extent. It is a quality that is held in high regard and we are often told that we should have more of it. Although selflessness is great, sometimes we take it to the...

I have been a psychologist at FAU Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) for the past 7 years, and in that time I’ve heard from students about challenges they face and aspects of their lives where they might be stuck...

My students are so dear to me. It all boils down to this: Because students. I realize that sentence is neither grammatical nor complete, which is ironic coming from a professor, but it perfectly encapsulates why we’re all...

Experiences with anxiety and depression are well-documented in the post-secondary student population (Center for Collegiate Mental Health), so institutions should have comprehensive programs that help students become attuned...

Imagine this: You wake up at your usual time to get ready for class and to start your day, but something isn’t right. You brush your teeth and look in the mirror and you feel like you’re in a funk. Maybe it’s early...

I’ve been wearing glasses since I was in the fifth grade, so I can’t exactly give tips on how to improve your vision. Luckily, I’m not talking about that kind of vision. I’m talking about the goal-setting, habit-changing...