Marcia Morris M.D.

About

Marcia Morris, M.D., is a psychiatrist at the University of Florida with over 20 years of experience providing clinical care for students. A mother of two university students herself, she promotes preventive care and better treatment for mental illness in the college years. She is the author of The Campus Cure: A Parent’s Guide to Mental Health and Wellness for College Students and articles that have been published in The New York Times, the Tampa Bay Times, The Conversation, Psychiatric Times, and Clinical Psychiatry News. She has appeared on Huffington Post Live and hosted a monthly radio show, Family Matters, on WOCA 96.3 FM/1370 AM in Ocala, Florida.

Books by Marcia Morris M.D.

Recent Posts

5 Ways to Help Your College Student Cope With Parent Divorce

Offer your child support in the face of parent divorce while encouraging them to focus on their college experience and their future.

Six Steps for Parents of Students in an Abusive Relationship

If we see our college students entering a toxic relationship, we can intervene by pointing out the red flags and offering them ongoing emotional support.

Eat Your Way to Emotional Wellness

Eating healthfully, mindfully, and socially are important habits that contribute to good mental well-being and a high quality of life over the long term.

Positive Psychiatry in College Mental Health

By helping college students focus on a positive outlook, strengths, values, social connections, and healthy habits, we can greatly enhance their sense of well-being.

Is OCD Increasing in College Students Since COVID-19?

There's growing concern about an increase in obsessive-compulsive symptoms, but also hope for more effective treatments.

Top Ten Workouts for College Mental Health

With the start of the new year, I hope you can encourage your student to engage in regular exercise to promote good mental health.

Dear College Student, You Deserve to Be Happy

If you face academic, social, or mental health challenges, never give up. Ask for help from campus support services, family, or friends.

Why College Students Should Feast on Sleep

Sleep is as essential to our well-being as the food we eat.

Jumpstarting Social Growth While Learning to Live With COVID

If COVID has taught us anything, it has taught us the power and importance of social connection.

Medical Mimics of Depressive Disorders in College Students

We as psychiatrists and you as parents have an important role as advocates in ensuring our college students get the medical and psychiatric care they need.