Thesis: In a world facing epidemics of mental illness and addiction, psychedelics should be integrated into modern psychology and therapy as a way to enhance the effectiveness of pre-existing practices; with the relaxing, introspective, and suggestive effects of psychedelics, many who’ve been unsuccessful with mainstream treatment may find relief and rehabilitation.
Thesis: Humor has been proven to be an effective form of stress reduction for those undergoing medical treatments.
Thesis: Art therapy can be beneficial to children as an alternative to traditional therapy because it creates an open, creative, and interactive space that promotes art expression which can help children become more aware of their emotions and advance their mental, physical, and social development
Thesis: Mental health for collegiate student-athletes is frequently overlooked, and needs to be taken more seriously because if left untreated can cause performance issues in academics and athletics.
Thesis: Creative expression through art and music has played a significant role in mental health care among adolescents by providing emotional regulation, reducing stress and fostering self-expression and connections to the world around them.
Thesis: Music therapy in the US offers a unique approach to improving health and well-being by addressing physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of all ages, with its applicable diversity spanning across many settings.
Thesis: The use of equines in therapy programs is proven to have abundant positive effects on physical and mental health, as well as improving cognitive skills and fine motor skills.
Thesis: Student-athletes dealing with performance anxiety should be provided with resources such as sports psychologists to help them overcome their mental obstacles and perform to their full potential.
Thesis: The teen suicide epidemic is caused by a myriad of factors such as parental influence, drugs, sexual orientation, and academic standards and has gotten worse over the past decade even with the presence of effective methods of diagnosis and treatment.
Psychiatrists
Psychologists
Therapists
National Alliance on Mental Health
Host a workshop for peers
Organize a fundraiser for mental health
Start a mental health initiative