Psychology Around the Net: August 17, 2019

This week’s Psychology Around the Net covers the depiction of mental illness on social media, a simple exercise to help with self-discipline, an update to the nation’s crisis hotline, and more. Dive in! How to Fight Mental Illness Stigma at College With Fun: According to a new study out of Indiana University, students who take part in enjoyable, peer-directed activities that address mental illness are less likely to stigmatize people with the conditions. Researchers surveyed a single graduating class throughout their college years, as well as studied the effectiveness of U Bring Change to Mind (part of Bring Change to Mind). Says Bernice Pescosolido, professor of sociology at Indiana University and director of the Indiana Consortium for Mental Health Services Research: “This is really the first program to target stigma that’s been scientifically vetted from its inception. This pre- and post-analysis is very unique. Moreover, the results show these efforts really did change campus climate… not only regarding attitudes but also behaviors.” Struggle With Self-Discipline? Do This Simple Exercise Every Single Day: Do you struggle getting yourself to the gym? Keeping your home clean and organized? Going to bed at a decent hour? Making healthy eating choices? Staying in your budget? People struggle with self-discipline in many different ways and for many different reasons, but if you try this skill-building exercise every day, it’ll soon become eas...
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