Category Archives: Mental Health Correspondents

Are study drugs worth it?

Study drugs like Adderall and Ritalin are becoming increasingly popular on campus. Chances are you know someone without a prescription who takes these regularly during exam season. In fact, studies show that between 5 to 35 percent of college students … Continue reading

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Good Sleep Hygeine

With midterms in full swing, it can be hard to let yourself get a good night’s sleep; especially if you feel like you don’t deserve it because you haven’t done enough studying for the night. But a good night’s sleep … Continue reading

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Self- Esteem’s Role in Mental Health Outcomes

One’s view of themselves begins in infancy and evolves throughout their life. The beliefs that individuals hold about themselves affect their personal identity and their goals for the future. Within a school environment, students face continual pressure to achieve a … Continue reading

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Reduce Exam Stress and Boost Test Scores by Writing

No one likes dealing with test anxiety. It can leave you feeling flustered to the point that it impairs memory and decreases your academic performance. However, clinical research has shown that exam stress can lead to physiological damage as well. … Continue reading

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The Eight Hour Sleep Debate and Other Neat Facts

Most of us have been ingrained with the idea that there’s a standard of sleep that we all have to live up to (or sleep up to), somewhere between seven and eight hours per night usually being the recommendation. Sleep, … Continue reading

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