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These are the best pieces of advice I’ve learned for keeping your mind in the right place while applying and transitioning into college.

Dear Rising Freshman: Here Are 5 Life Lessons I’ve Learned Transitioning Into College

Psych Bytes Interns - May 29, 2019

Social media has blown up the world of beginning, maintaining, and ending relationships. The impact of social media on relationships can be both...

Positive and Negative Impact of Social Media on Relationships

Depression and suicide are through the roof; some estimates are that suicide is up 35%.I attribute this increase in part, not solely, to social media.

Social Media and Depression

Some couples are destined for failure in the bedroom... No, not THAT kind of failure, but failure to sleep well in a common space. There are gender differences in sleep need, but also gender differences in sleep practices. Sleeping apart and in separate rooms should be a decision that is agreed upon by both partners.

Your Bed or Mine? The Struggles of Sleeping Apart

Many loved ones and friends often struggle with knowing what to say to someone who is struggling with an eating disorder.

Supporting Friends or Loved Ones Struggling with an Eating Disorder

A 2017 German study evaluated whether or not sleeping location affected sleep quality in dating couples. They discovered that male partners tend to sleep better when they sleep with a partner, regardless of whether or not they were sleeping in their own bed or their partner’s bed. Co-sleeping comes and insomnia...

Your Bed or Mine? The Struggles of Sleeping With a Partner

Dr. Kristin Daley - June 20, 2017 0

Gaming as an adult isn't as easy as it sounds. As you get older, you have much less time to enjoy video games. Here's how to be a responsible adult gamer!

How to Be a Responsible Adult Gamer: Gaming as an Adult

Dr. Megan Connell - May 23, 2019 0

No appliances. No kitchen. A plastic mattress. One desk. One wooden chair. One dresser. One wardrobe. Here's how to survive the dorm room.

How to Survive the Dorm Room

Psych Bytes Interns - July 24, 2018 0

I want to give you a realistic expectation of rush week and help prepare you for what to expect if you consider joining a fraternity or sorority.

A Realistic Expectation of Rush Week

Psych Bytes Interns - June 20, 2018 0

If you want a true, impactful experience, I encourage you to study abroad. In fact, here are some lessons I've learned from studying abroad.

Lessons I’ve Learned from Studying Abroad

Psych Bytes Interns - July 18, 2018 0

Is social media good? Is social media bad? Is it possible to share too much information? Here are the positive and negative effects of social media.

Social Media: Friend or Foe?

Psych Bytes Podcast - April 5, 2019 0

Mirror neurons are exactly like they sound- they fire in our brains the same way when we watch someone do something as they would if we do that activity ourselves.

Neuroscience Explains Why You’re a Crazy Sports Fan

Olivia Schmitke - July 11, 2018 0

Depression and suicide are through the roof; some estimates are that suicide is up 35%.I attribute this increase in part, not solely, to social media.

Social Media and Depression

Dr. Frank Gaskill - October 1, 2018 0

Having dealt with the issue of navigating the waters of fun vs. self-care, here are my 5 tips for when everyone around you is having fun and you aren't.

5 Tips for When Everyone Around You Is Having Fun and...

Psych Bytes Interns - June 18, 2018 0

Anxiety that comes with my phobia of public speaking (glossophobia) is inevitable. That's why I had to own my social anxiety in college in order to succeed.

I Had to Own My Social Anxiety to Succeed in College

Psych Bytes Interns - June 19, 2019 1

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