Psych Gumbo

10/30/2014

Despite strict rules against it, hazing it still prevalent on college campuses. Why does it still exist? The hidden psychological harms of this practice can also be devastating. Learn more in my latest article in The Hullabaloo http://psychgumbo.com/2014/10/29/the-hidden-harms-of-hazing/

10/30/2014

Though many are aware that domestic violence exists, the harsh realities of this unpleasant topic are often avoided until some occurrence gains national attention, which forces us to have a conversation about reality. Realizing that someone you know may be a victim of domestic or dating violence or even be a perpetrator can be difficult, particularly in a young and vibrant college campus community. In reality, however, abuse occurs in one in five college dating relationships. Get the facts here: http://psychgumbo.com/2014/09/22/national-scandal-brings-dating-violence-into-spotlight/

10/30/2014

Working out and maintaining a well balanced diets are two essential habits for a healthy lifestyle. But a fine line can exist between healthy ambition and dangerous pathological dieting and eating disorders. Check this out, published over the summer for my friends Cypress Fitness!

http://psychgumbo.com/2014/07/15/the-fine-line-between-healthy-ambition-pathological-dieting-eating-disorders/

05/10/2014

Presenting our research on ***de and Instagram for APA TV at the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting in NYC! With Arshya Vahabzadeh M.D.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9Rq-uovmRw

05/10/2014

Our research on ***de and Instagram, featured on APA TV!

04/18/2014

Most people do not think of a college student when they think of a he**in abuser, however, he**in has gained popularity in recent years among college students. Found out how and why in my latest article in The Hullabaloo!

http://psychgumbo.com/2014/04/18/he**in-gains-popularity-among-college-students/

No longer considered a drug for the fringe substance abuser, he**in has gained more mainstream popularity, even among college students. He**in is an op**te in the same class as painkillers such as lortab, percocet or oxycontin. Although it is more recognizable in its injectable form, it can also be…

04/18/2014

Nineteen percent of college women experience an attempted or completed s*xual assault since entering college, however, 95 percent of attacks are not reported. Sexual assaults are certainly the silent epidemic on college campuses, check out my article in The Hullabaloo to learn more.

http://psychgumbo.com/2014/04/01/s*xual-assaults-the-silent-epidemic-on-college-campus/

College students are particularly vulnerable to s*xual assaults, with 19 percent of college women having experienced an attempted or completed s*xual assault since entering college. Often called the “silent epidemic” on college campuses, s*xual assaults are the most underreported cri…

03/21/2014

Casual s*x is part of the hookup culture on college campuses. Are you affected? Check out my latest article in The Tulane Hullabaloo!

http://psychgumbo.com/2014/03/13/the-hookup-culture-does-casual-s*x-lead-to-depression-anxiety-and-low-self-esteem/

It is no secret that casual s*x is common on college campuses. In fact, studies have shown that 60 to 80 percent of college students have had some type of casual s*x experience. Much research has focused on the link between casual s*x and the negative effects it may have on a person’s mental healt...

03/05/2014

Nap diets, fat talk, skipping meals and pathological dieting. Eating disorders and disordered eating habits are on the rise on college campuses. In fact, 25% of college students suffer from an eating disorder, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Check out my latest article in The Hullbaloo to learn more!

http://psychgumbo.com/2014/02/27/rates-of-eating-disorders-heighten-among-college-students/

Twenty-five percent of college students suffer from an eating disorder, and this statistic is on the rise according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric disorder and females between the ages of 15-24 with anorexia are 12 ti...

02/15/2014

Su***de is the second leading cause of death in college students and kills 1,100 students every year. Su***de can be preventable, although the answer to prevention is complicated. Check out my latest article to learn more.

http://psychgumbo.com/2014/02/15/how-to-recognize-warning-signs-of-su***de-in-college/

Su***de is the second-largest leading cause of death on college campuses, with approximately 1,100 students dying by su***de every year. Click my latest column below to learn more about su***de in college students, the risk factors and warning signs, and knowing how and when to seek support. Altho...