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Alone in a Crowded Subway: Why Loneliness Hits Different in New York City
Amanda LaMela: Loneliness is a growing public health concern in the United States, even described as a national “loneliness epidemic.” While social isolation and loneliness can affect anyone, our environments can shape how we experience these feelings. There are ways in which you can reduce social isolation even in a busy urban environment like New York City, such as third places and meet up groups.
Gray Area Drinking: The Overlooked Struggle with Alcohol
Gray area drinking is the in-between area of a healthy relationship with alcohol and an alcohol use disorder, often looked at as social drinking. One still might experience distressing impacts from drinking and what is commonly known as hangxiety the day following a night out. This blog post explores the line between these varying levels of alcohol use, how you can support yourself, and some positive reminders.
Mind Games: How Depression Tricks You into Feeling Unwanted
Amanda LaMela: Depression isn’t just a mood-killer. It can also be a master of psychological sabotage, adept at hijacking your perception of reality. It distorts how you remember and interpret interactions, amplifying feelings of worthlessness or rejection. It even interferes with your ability to accurately perceive speech in noisy social settings, literally making you hear things wrong, like the world's cruelest game of Telephone.
Doomscrolling and Mental Health: How to Break the Cycle of Negative News Consumption
Doomscrolling has been the response of many people feeling a lack of control and fear around the current state of the world. Scrolling through bad news can leave you feeling drained and anxious, as well as exacerbate depression and past traumas. Discover why doomscrolling affects your mental health and what you can do to stop the behavior.