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Career
Tips for Surviving (and Thriving in) Your Psychology Thesis

Amy Green PhD on May 8, 2020

Writing (and defending) a thesis or dissertation can be a daunting process. However, some careful planning and consistency can make it all a lot less painful.

Writing (and defending) a thesis or dissertation can be a daunting process. However, some careful planning and consistency can make it all a lot less painful.

Sleep
Tired Teens

Amy Green PhD on January 15, 2020

Why bedtimes matter, and how parents can enforce them. These tips can help.

Why bedtimes matter, and how parents can enforce them. These tips can help.

Sleep
Should Bedrooms Be No-Phone Zones for Parents?

Amy Green PhD on September 16, 2019

When it comes to powering-down before bed, research suggests parents model poor habits for their teens.

When it comes to powering-down before bed, research suggests parents model poor habits for their teens.

Body Image
Positive Body Image Isn't Enough

Amy Green PhD on September 11, 2019

To help teenage girls foster healthy relationships with their bodies, it's time to move beyond appearance. Here are three ways how.

To help teenage girls foster healthy relationships with their bodies, it's time to move beyond appearance. Here are three ways how.

Health
Mental Health Concerns on the Rise for College Students

Amy Green PhD on September 2, 2019

Recent research suggests that mental health concerns among college students are rising. But is blaming social media really the answer? Or do we need to dig a little deeper?

Recent research suggests that mental health concerns among college students are rising. But is blaming social media really the answer? Or do we need to dig a little deeper?

Punishment
Want to Get Back on Track This January?

Amy Green PhD on December 28, 2017

Planning to make some changes this New Year's? These three habits may be holding you back.

Planning to make some changes this New Year's? These three habits may be holding you back.

Anxiety
Writer's Anxiety

Amy Green PhD on July 13, 2017

Anxiety can make academic writing tasks feel daunting. What's contributing to these writing worries and what can we do about them?

Anxiety can make academic writing tasks feel daunting. What's contributing to these writing worries and what can we do about them?

Sleep
Should Bedrooms Be No-Phone Zones for Teens?

Amy Green PhD on February 17, 2017

Three ways parents can help their teens log off before turning in for the night—without the power struggle.

Three ways parents can help their teens log off before turning in for the night—without the power struggle.

Perfectionism
Grad Students and Perfectionism

Amy Green PhD on February 6, 2017

How getting a C once in awhile (instead of always striving for the A+) can help students overcome perfectionism and procrastination—but may be easier said than done.

How getting a C once in awhile (instead of always striving for the A+) can help students overcome perfectionism and procrastination—but may be easier said than done.

Motivation
It Might Be Time to Ditch the Backup Plan

Amy Green PhD on September 8, 2016

Is your backup plan a safety net holding you back? Research suggests it might be just that.

Is your backup plan a safety net holding you back? Research suggests it might be just that.

Health
A Plea for Campuses to Promote Mental Health and Wellbeing

Amy Green PhD on September 6, 2016

Experiences of depression appear to be on the rise amongst college students, but many students suffer without support.

Experiences of depression appear to be on the rise amongst college students, but many students suffer without support.

Stress
Happy New Year! (For Students, at Least)

Amy Green PhD on September 5, 2016

Along with the chillier weather and pumpkin spice lattes, September is a time of new beginnings for students. A few strategies can help keep the accompanying stress at bay.

Along with the chillier weather and pumpkin spice lattes, September is a time of new beginnings for students. A few strategies can help keep the accompanying stress at bay.

Diet
A Graduate Student's Ode to Coffee

Amy Green PhD on August 25, 2016

A recent large-scale review reveals that coffee can be part of a healthy diet for adults.

A recent large-scale review reveals that coffee can be part of a healthy diet for adults.

Career
So You're Starting Grad School This Fall?

Amy Green PhD on August 24, 2016

Graduate school is not simply the older sibling to undergrad. Embracing some of the differences sooner rather than later can help set you up for success.

Graduate school is not simply the older sibling to undergrad. Embracing some of the differences sooner rather than later can help set you up for success.

Happiness
Why We Need to Be Spontaneous

Amy Green PhD on May 12, 2016

Before texting, call display, and Skype were the norm, picking up the phone was, in a small way, a daily spontaneous act. Today, our relationship with spontaneity has shifted.

Before texting, call display, and Skype were the norm, picking up the phone was, in a small way, a daily spontaneous act. Today, our relationship with spontaneity has shifted.

Environment
The Restorative Effect of Nature

Amy Green PhD on March 5, 2016

John Muir's claim over 100 years ago that "in every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks" holds true: indeed, nature is therapeutic and important for our self-care.

John Muir's claim over 100 years ago that "in every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks" holds true: indeed, nature is therapeutic and important for our self-care.