“Virtual Campus” for families
As a new academic year draws near, parents still have many concerns regarding their children’s education and how to cope […]
Psychology
Alumni reflect on graduating in a down economy, job hunting
College of Arts, Sciences & Education alumni Lili Solorzano and Shelbie Stone shared their experiences and advice on graduating and […]
Students use what they’ve learned in class to cope during pandemic
The routine of going to campus, attending in-person classes and hanging out with classmates came to a halt when COVID-19 […]
Improving COVID-19 contact tracing
FIU psychologists Jacqueline Evans, Deborah Goldfarb and Ronald Fisher are studying how to improve contact tracing by tapping into people’s […]
How to sleep well in the new normal
As the world adjusts to the new normal, that stress is even affecting sleep. It’s a cycle. When we are […]
Pandemic affects infant, toddler behavior too
Young children might be more prone to meltdowns, sleep struggles, potty training regressions and intense clinginess during the pandemic. Children […]
Contact tracers can stop spread of COVID-19 by asking the right questions
The following op-ed by FIU Associate Professor of Psychology Jacqueline R. Evans and University of Miami Alexandra E. Mosser, who […]
Engaging effectively during tense times
The death of George Floyd caused many to turn to social media to share their outrage, beliefs and feelings about […]
Supporting LGBTQ+ youths’ mental health during a pandemic
To help LGBTQ+ youth who are facing increased challenges during the coronavirus pandemic, FIU’s Center for Children and Families is […]
Podcast: Psychology student shares secrets to staying creative during social distancing
Psychology student Maria Maldona appeared on a recent episode of the More than a Major Podcast. Maldona and host Enrique […]
