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Make college better

...by improving college student mental health
Anxiety?
Depression?
Both are common during college.
You don't have to let them get in your way. Recognizing common stressors

and managing them is key.
Information on this site draws from intimate conversations with hundreds of college students.
What I've learned can help you.

Is it your first year of college?
Congrats! Enjoy!

 

But if you hit some bumps along the road,
come back to this site.
I can help.

Info You Can Use

Here's the scoop on information and skills to help you manage and thrive!
You are not alone.

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Blog posts to explain typical challenges and the college culture are here.
What's bothering you may be bothering others as well, giving you a chance to learn from others and to feel a little less alone.

Questions can get you to dig below the surface to figure out what's really going on in your mind.

Journaling, or life-writing, provides a place for you to express feelings, organize your thoughts, and gain greater insight into how you function.

How to access help on your campus, as well as tools and techniques to manage your life.

Who I am, why I care

My name is Marcia Hanlon

I'm a clinical social worker, having worked with college students in psychotherapy more than 30 years. I've spoken intimately with hundreds of students for thousands of hours, and I've learned a lot. I'd like to share some of it with you.

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"Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you."

Anne Lamott

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What's on your mind?

Send me an email

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