A college mental health blog curated by the creators of The Shrink Space.
3 min read Black youth matter. Still they are the least likely out of all racial or ethnic groups to receive appropriate mental health care. We share more about their risk factors and anti-stigma strategies and mental health literacy initiatives to support Black adolescents.
4 min read These Black pioneers transformed the field of mental health. They elevated the understanding of Black mental health and deepened the knowledge of the mental health field as a whole. Today and everyday we honor you.
4 min read Therapist, Rob Danzman, shares how parents can create a ‘team-based approach’ to help your college child succeed this semester.
5 min read Conscious of your child’s mental health this semester? College therapist shares insights on communication with your child’s university.
5 min read College mental health specialist, Rob Danzman, shares his insights on how parents can best support their college student this fall.
12 min read Looking to explore your ethnic-racial identity, racial traumas, or privilege in therapy? Check out our directory of therapists of color. Locating a therapist of color…
5 min read We interviewed 2020 Dartmouth grad Sanat Mohapatra founder of Unmasked, a mental health peer support mobile application for college students.
2 min read Prepping for finals in less than ideal circumstances? We’ve put together several tips for studying during COVID-19…
8 min read Many of The Shrink Space providers are offering a sliding scale on fees ($0-100) during the COVID-19 health emergency. See a list of low fee providers organized by state!
3 min read Psychologist, Dr. Yesel Yoon, writes about the impacts of COVID-19 on student mental health and managing anxiety during this uncertain and isolating time.
8 min read Psychologists and co-founders discuss teletherapy considerations during coronavirus as students make the switch to online therapy
6 min read The Shrink Space co-founders, Beth and Aarti, sat down with Paubox CMO, Rick Kuwahara, as part of their Encrypted Interview Series where they chat with…
7 min read The Shrink Space interviewed Chloe Sorensen, Founder of Youth United about the mission of her organization and the barriers students face when accessing mental health care.
4 min read With the upcoming holidays, this season can be an indulgent time for food. The parties, family gatherings, and sweet treats galore can make it difficult…
4 min read We understand that going home for the holidays may feel like anything but stress-free. To help make your time home as smooth as possible, we shared some tips and considerations on returning home for the holidays.
5 min read Looking for a culturally competent therapist but unsure how to find it? Dr. Snehal Kumar, a psychologist in private practice shares what to look for and how.
6 min read Kevin Hines is a suicide prevention advocate who survived an attempt off the Golden Gate Bridge at the age of 19. Suicide is the number…
5 min read Overwhelmed by college? Staying organized is a challenge for the most well-intentioned college or graduate student, The Shrink Space provider, Dr. Terri Bacow shares some techniques that can help.
7 min read Kevin Hines is a suicide prevention advocate who survived an attempt off the Golden Gate Bridge at the age of 19. Suicide is the number…
2 min read It’s back to school for nearly 20 million college and graduate students! The Shrink Space highlights several articles on ways to take care of their mental health and make the most of their time in college!
4 min read College counseling centers are experiencing a dramatic rise in student demand for mental health services. This is part two of our interview with co-author, Dr. B. Janet Hibbs, where she shares ways parents, counseling centers, and community providers can support college students.
3 min read This month we are highlighting articles and media focused on deepening and enriching the discussion on Minority Mental Health Month.
2 min read The Shrink Space highlights articles this month with a particular focus on college mental health and technology
6 min read College counseling centers are experiencing a dramatic rise in student demand for mental health services. We interviewed co-author, Dr. B. Janet Hibbs, to learn ways parents, counseling centers, and community providers can support college students.
2 min read We included 5 articles over this past month that we found to be great resources for college students on mental health!
3 min read It’s not always easy to accept the fact that you might have toxic parents. However, acceptance is the first step in letting them go.
2 min read With exams around the corner, stress, text anxiety, and stress eating may not be far away either. We’ve compiled some articles to help prepare you for the challenges finals bring. Good luck from your team at The Shrink Space!
2 min read Why University Counseling Centers are making more off-campus referrals than ever before. Typically viewed negatively, but why this may be a good thing.
< 1 min read Our mission is to improve student access to quality mental health care. We hope you’ll regularly check back to read more on the latest in college mental health and wellness.