The College Shrink

What to do when college is not the best time of your life.

Embarrassment

The Shame About Shame

David Leibow M.D. on January 17, 2011

If nine out of ten college students report feeling overwhelmed at least once during the school year, eight out of ten feel very sad, and six out of ten feel hopeless, why is there still such stigma about having emotional distress?  And why is there still such reluctance to seek help?

If nine out of ten college students report feeling overwhelmed at least once during the school year, eight out of ten feel very sad, and six out of ten feel hopeless, why is there still such stigma about having emotional distress?  And why is there still such reluctance to seek help?

Self-Harm

The Sad Romance of Cutting and Burning

David Leibow M.D. on October 15, 2010

Self-harm reveals both the enduring allure of the "dark side" and the banality of popular culture.

Self-harm reveals both the enduring allure of the "dark side" and the banality of popular culture.

Perfectionism

The Semester is Only Two Weeks Old and You're Already Behind

David Leibow M.D. on September 22, 2010

Education

The Number One Cause of College Unhappiness

David Leibow M.D. on September 2, 2010

Academic floundering is the top cause of college unhappiness.

Academic floundering is the top cause of college unhappiness.