500% Increase in Mental Health Screenings

When the pandemic hit, there was a tremendous increase in the number of people concerned about their mental health. The first step is knowing. Online screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental...

COVID-19 & Mental Health: Final Reflection

As my internship with Mental Health America of Virginia (MHAV) comes to a close for the summer, I have done extensive reflection on my experience in writing this blog. With my original plans to conduct psychology research with a professor this summer and to study...

Financial Strains of COVID-19 on College Students

As higher education institutions began to cancel the spring 2020 semester and some even through this upcoming fall semester, a huge factor for many students is the financial implications of COVID-19 and how that might hinder their ability to pay for school. For many...

Remote College Education & Mental Health

Since the onset of COVID-19, college students have faced a huge shift in their educational experience. As colleges and universities across the country (and K-12 schools, too!) begin gauging the decision to continue in-person or remotely, I wanted to take time through...