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Is My College Student Okay? Signs They’re Struggling (And What to Do From Out of State)

What to Know About the Signs Your College Student Is Struggling Is it just a busy semester, or something more? Common signs your college student is struggling include pulling away from calls, major changes in sleep or eating, slipping grades,…
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Finding a Therapist for Your College Student in Chicago: A Guide for Out-of-State Parents

What to Know About Finding a Therapist for Your College Student A good therapist for your college student specializes in working with this age group. They fit around class schedules and can see your student consistently throughout the semester.…
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Why TikTok Is Making Your Burnout Worse (And How to Reset Your Feed)

What to Know About TikTok and College Burnout Why does scrolling feel like rest but leave you even more tired? Endless scrolling can make college burnout worse. Why? Because your brain keeps processing nonstop content instead of actually recharging.…
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The “I Chose the Wrong Major” Panic: When Mid-Semester Triggers Doubts About Your Path

TL;DR: Questioning your major in the middle of the semester is incredibly common, and it’s usually not too late to switch. Most students who switch in their first couple of years still graduate on time. The tricky part is telling whether…
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Should You Stay Long-Distance in College? Signs It’s Working (and Signs It Isn’t)

You've been having this conversation with yourself for a while now. Maybe on the walk to class. Sometimes lying awake at 1 a.m. after another FaceTime call ended weird. Or when your friends invited you out, and you said no because your partner…
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When Your Teen Refuses to Go to School: Understanding School Avoidance and Anxiety

This morning was another version of the same morning you've been having for weeks. He said his stomach hurt. Then his head. Then he just sat on his bed with his backpack next to him, refusing to move. An Evanston teen therapist can help when…
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