Ryan Charles Meldrum

Key Takeaways Digital self-harm, or the anonymous posting of hurtful comments about oneself on the internet, is on the rise in adolescents. A recent study examined the connection between digital self-harm and the negative emotions caused by bullying. Self-harm manifests both physically and psychologically, and adolescents are particularly at risk of displaying these behaviors. For this demographic, a relatively new method of self-aggression may be appearing more frequently.

Credit: CC0 Public Domain There is a palpable buzz at the beginning of every school year on campus. There are new classes, new professors and new friends to make. The start of a new school year—not unlike New Year's Eve—is often accompanied by an optimistic outlook to do better, be better and accomplish more. As you think about the strategies you might use to achieve these ends, consider the merits of getting more shut-eye.

As part of ourSecrets to Successseries, Ryan Meldrum, associate professor of criminology and criminal justice, shares some tips about sleep and its effects on optimal mental health, physical health, academic performance and behavior among college students. By Ryan Meldrum There is a palpable buzz at the beginning of every school year on campus. There are new classes, new professors and new friends to make.