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A Team-Based Approach with College Students
Parents of Students

A Team-Based Approach with College Students

Posted on September 28, 2020September 30, 2020 by Rob Danzman

4 min read Therapist, Rob Danzman, shares how parents can create a ‘team-based approach’ to help your college child succeed this semester.

Opening the Lines of Communication with your Child’s University
Parents of Students

Opening the Lines of Communication with your Child’s University

Posted on September 8, 2020September 30, 2020 by Rob Danzman

5 min read Conscious of your child’s mental health this semester? College therapist shares insights on communication with your child’s university.

College Reopening in the Age of Covid – Creating Plan A & B
Parents of Students

College Reopening in the Age of Covid – Creating Plan A & B

Posted on August 17, 2020September 30, 2020 by Rob Danzman

5 min read College mental health specialist, Rob Danzman, shares his insights on how parents can best support their college student this fall.

National Directory of  Therapists of Color
Counseling Centers

National Directory of Therapists of Color

Posted on June 17, 2020August 13, 2020 by The Shrink Space

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…

Unmasked: Dartmouth student builds mental health app for college students
Students

Unmasked: Dartmouth student builds mental health app for college students

Posted on May 26, 2020May 27, 2020 by Sanat Mohapatra

5 min read We interviewed 2020 Dartmouth grad Sanat Mohapatra founder of Unmasked, a mental health peer support mobile application for college students.

Studying for Finals during COVID-19: Five Tips
Students

Studying for Finals during COVID-19: Five Tips

Posted on May 5, 2020May 5, 2020 by The Shrink Space

2 min read Prepping for finals in less than ideal circumstances? We’ve put together several tips for studying during COVID-19…

Low-Fee Therapy Options by State
Counseling Centers

Low-Fee Therapy Options by State

Posted on April 22, 2020August 11, 2020 by The Shrink Space

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!

Student Mental Health Tips During COVID-19
Students

Student Mental Health Tips During COVID-19

Posted on April 1, 2020April 1, 2020 by Dr. Yesel Yoon

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.

Teletherapy Considerations During Coronavirus: 10 Things to Think About
Students

Teletherapy Considerations During Coronavirus: 10 Things to Think About

Posted on March 23, 2020March 31, 2020 by The Shrink Space

8 min read Psychologists and co-founders discuss teletherapy considerations during coronavirus as students make the switch to online therapy

Student Mental Health Privacy
Counseling Centers

Student Mental Health Privacy

Posted on February 10, 2020February 11, 2020 by The Shrink Space

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…

Student Mental Health Care Barriers
Students

Student Mental Health Care Barriers

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Chloe Sorensen

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.

Mindful Eating Over the Holidays
Students

Mindful Eating Over the Holidays

Posted on December 14, 2019December 14, 2019 by The Shrink Space

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…

Going Home for the Holidays
Students

Going Home for the Holidays

Posted on November 19, 2019December 14, 2019 by The Shrink Space

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.

What is Culturally Competent Care?
Students

What is Culturally Competent Care?

Posted on October 18, 2019July 13, 2020 by Dr. Snehal Kumar

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.

Suicide Prevention: Kevin Hines Interview Part II
Counseling Centers

Suicide Prevention: Kevin Hines Interview Part II

Posted on October 14, 2019October 14, 2019 by The Shrink Space

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…

Overwhelmed by College?
Students

Overwhelmed by College?

Posted on October 8, 2019October 18, 2019 by Dr. Terri Bacow

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.

Suicide Prevention Month: Kevin Hines Interview
Counseling Centers

Suicide Prevention Month: Kevin Hines Interview

Posted on September 12, 2019October 9, 2019 by The Shrink Space

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…

Students

Back to school: 5 articles for students

Posted on September 5, 2019September 5, 2019 by The Shrink Space

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!

Part II: Dr. B. Hibbs “The Stressed Years of Their Lives” on how to support college students
Counseling Centers

Part II: Dr. B. Hibbs “The Stressed Years of Their Lives” on how to support college students

Posted on August 27, 2019August 27, 2019 by The Shrink Space

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.

Minority Mental Health Articles #depthofmyidentity
Students

Minority Mental Health Articles #depthofmyidentity

Posted on July 31, 2019August 5, 2019 by The Shrink Space

3 min read This month we are highlighting articles and media focused on deepening and enriching the discussion on Minority Mental Health Month.

5 Mental Health Articles for Students & Parents – July
Students

5 Mental Health Articles for Students & Parents – July

Posted on July 5, 2019July 5, 2019 by The Shrink Space

2 min read The Shrink Space highlights articles this month with a particular focus on college mental health and technology

Part I: Dr. B. Hibbs “The Stressed Years of Their Lives” on how to support college students
Counseling Centers

Part I: Dr. B. Hibbs “The Stressed Years of Their Lives” on how to support college students

Posted on June 24, 2019August 27, 2019 by The Shrink Space

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.

5 Mental Health Articles for Students – June
Students

5 Mental Health Articles for Students – June

Posted on June 1, 2019June 1, 2019 by The Shrink Space

2 min read We included 5 articles over this past month that we found to be great resources for college students on mental health!

Letting Go of Toxic Parents: Why So Difficult? And How Can You Succeed?
Students

Letting Go of Toxic Parents: Why So Difficult? And How Can You Succeed?

Posted on May 24, 2019June 1, 2019 by Dr. Ellen Carni

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.

5 Articles to Support you During Finals
Students

5 Articles to Support you During Finals

Posted on May 3, 2019June 1, 2019 by The Shrink Space

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!

Why was I Referred Off-Campus?
Students

Why was I Referred Off-Campus?

Posted on May 3, 2019December 27, 2019 by 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.

Welcome to The Shrink Space BLOG!
Counseling Centers

Welcome to The Shrink Space BLOG!

Posted on May 3, 2019June 1, 2019 by The Shrink Space

< 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.

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