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Oct 11, 2019 • 11min
263 - How to Politely Tune Out the Office Chatterbox
Is the office chatterbox driving you to distraction? It's possible to set boundaries and stick to them without being awkward or rude.
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Oct 4, 2019 • 13min
262 - 4 Surprising Ways Depression Affects Your Body
Depression may be a mental illness, but your body feels it, too—in your gut, under your skin, and even through your eyes.
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Sep 27, 2019 • 10min
261 - Does Social Media Cause Depression? It's Complicated
Does social media use negatively affect mental health? Savvy Psychologist Dr. Jade Wu breaks down the research on how social media is—and isn't—related to depression.
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Sep 20, 2019 • 12min
260 - 4 Must-Do’s for College Mental Health
One-third of college freshmen report experiencing mental health problems. Here's how to take some pressure off so you can not only survive but thrive in college.
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Sep 13, 2019 • 18min
259 - 5 Ways to Help Someone Struggling With Suicidal Thoughts
Someone you love is wrestling with suicidal thoughts. What do you do? Dr. Jade Wu's frank and empathetic advice will guide you.
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Sep 6, 2019 • 12min
258 - Is ASMR real?
Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) is all the rage lately. Is it real? Is there something special about people who have it? Savvy Psychologist Dr. Jade Wu explores the science behind this fascinating new phenomenon and provides tips for trying it yourself.
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Aug 30, 2019 • 14min
257 - 4 Therapist Secrets to Being a Great Listener
Have you been told that you’re a good listener? Or is this something you’d like to work on? Savvy Psychologist Dr. Jade Wu shares therapists’ top 4 secrets to great listening that will make you a better friend.
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Aug 23, 2019 • 13min
256 - How To Survive as a Night Owl in a 9-to-5 world
Living as a night owl in a lark's world could be damaging your health. Here are three tips (backed by science) for thriving among the day dwellers.
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Aug 16, 2019 • 13min
255 - How to Be Assertive Without Being A Jerk
Are you assertive? Or do you hold your tongue because you don’t want to seem “pushy” or “dramatic?” Savvy Psychologist Dr. Jade Wu talks about what assertiveness is (and isn’t), and offers a fool-proof formula for asserting yourself while maintaining relationships.
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Jul 25, 2019 • 24min
252 - The Best-Kept Psychological Secrets
Ta-da! At long last, meet your new Savvy Psychologist, Dr. Jade Wu, and say farewell to your founding host, Dr. Ellen Hendriksen. This week, the two hosts exchange thoughts on the biggest challenges and best-kept secrets in psychology today (and throw in their thoughts on pizza and chickens).