Psychology Around the Net: September 8, 2018

Happy Saturday, Psych Central readers! This week’s Psychology Around the Net takes a look at how you can keep the happiness alive as you transition from summer to fall, former student accounts of dealing with a mental health crisis in college, one trick mentally strong people use when thins don’t go as planned, and more. Sad Summer’s Over? 18 Ways to Keep the Health, Humour and Happiness of Your Holiday Alive: OK, so most of us aren’t on holiday the entirety of summer, but that doesn’t change the fact that — for many — summer brings more light, warmth, and time or opportunities to take a break from our normal day-to-day routines and have some fun. Well, just because summer is (almost) over doesn’t mean you can’t keep those feelings and experiences alive during the autumn, winter, and spring months to come. When You Have a Mental Health Crisis in Your Dorm: Many colleges and universities are facing criticism for their lack of mental health care services for students (most recently, Stanford University and the lawsuit brought against the school for allegedly forcing students to take a leave of absence rather than offering them on-campus services). Here, former college students discuss their struggles and roommates recount what it was like living with a fellow student struggling with mental health. 25 ‘Harmless’ Comments That Actually Hurt People With Mental Illness: You might mean well, but don’t be surprised if yo...
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