PsychBytes with CCS

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By: Josh Bailey, LPCC-S

PsychBytes is presented by The Ohio State University, Office of Student Life Counseling and Consultation Service. We provide a wide range of information pertaining to mental health topics, commonly asked questions, available resources, and general psycho-education that centers on the college demographic. The aim is to reduce stigma around mental health, reduce barriers to treatment, normalize experiences, and educate on prevention, intervention, and resources related to emotional and mental wellbeing.

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Quick Skills: Study Tips for ADHD (and everyone else)
Today at 4:00 PM

In this quick skills episode, learn simple, effective strategies to improve study habits, with particular consideration in regard to the impacts of ADHD. 


Movement and Mental Health with Dr. Yuliya Shteynberg
09/17/2026

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Yuliya Shteynberg who shares about the positive effects of physical movement on our mental health. You can also check out her workshop for the 2026 fall semester here:

Dance It Off

When: Dance It Off will be held on select days from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
( 9/16, 9/30, 10/14, 10/28, 11/18, 12/02, 12/16 )

Location: Houston house, Star Studio (97 W. Lane Ave)

Israeli folk dancing is a great way to move your body and foster a sense of community with others. This is a...


For Parents and Caregivers: Supporting Students struggling with body image or relationships with food.
08/26/2026

Today we are joined by Dr. Kristen Swope, Psy.D who is a Senior Staff Clinician with Counseling and Consultation Service as well the Co-Chair for The Eating Concerns Consultation Team. In this episode she share insight and resources for Families and Loved ones of student who they may suspect are struggling with body image and/or their relationships with food. 


Support Resources: https://ccs.osu.edu/services/eating-concerns

Books: 

Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture - Virginia Sole-Smith

How to Raise an Intuitive Eater: Ra...


Inside the Monda Student Resource Center with Morgan Vibbert and Jordyn Sikula
08/17/2026

In today's episode we are joined by two Members of the Monda Student Resource Center, Associate Director, Morgan Vibbert and Student Support Specialist, Jordyn Sikula. Together they give an inside look at the resources and offerings of the center and how students can access them.


Quick Skills: Building New Habits
03/23/2026

In this quick skills episode, learn about some simple steps that you can take in order to develop and maintain new, healthy habits. 


Quick Skills: Self-Advocate with DEARMAN
02/20/2026

In this Quick Skills episode learn how to use the DEARMAN strategy to self advocate for your wants and needs to others. 


Quick Skills: Five Senses Grounding Technique
02/17/2026

In this quick skills episode, learn how to promote mindfulness using your senses. 


Quick Skills: ACCEPTS
02/06/2026

In this quick skills episode, learn how to increase distress tolerance using the acronym ACCEPTS. 


Quick Skills: Box Breathing
02/03/2026

In this episode learn how to utilize the skill Box Breathing to regulate and manage anxiety related symptoms. 


Suicide Prevention: REACHing Out to OSU Parents & Families
09/05/2025

Laura Lewis, LPCC-S, Assistant Director of Suicide Prevention and Jennifer Lang, LISW-S, Assistant Director of Clinical Services with Counseling and Consultation Services at Ohio State come together to discuss Suicide Prevention Programming and REACH trainings at OSU. This specific episode is tailored to the parents and families of students at OSU. 


Suicide Prevention at OSU: https://suicideprevention.osu.edu/ 

Parent and Families Workshop: https://ccs.osu.edu/supporting-your-student/family-and-loved-ones


A Sneak Peak at the Monda Student Resource Center with Ryan Lovell
01/09/2025

In this episode we are joined by Ryan Lovell who gives us preview of what's to come with the new Monda Student Resource Center. 


Sports Psychology and Wellness Services with Dr. Charron Sumler
10/15/2024


OSU Couple and Family Therapy Clinic with Dr. Ashley Hicks
09/18/2024


Anxiety!
09/03/2024


A Matter of Representation
03/07/2024


Building Resiliency
09/08/2023


Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Programs (PHP & IOP)
08/02/2023


For Parents and Families
06/30/2023


Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
06/30/2023


Body Image
05/12/2023

"You Just Need to Lose Weight": and 19 Other Myths About Fat People by Aubrey Gordon: https://a.co/d/67JbRJ0


Time Mapping
03/27/2023

Clockify App: https://clockify.me/apps


Athletes and Mental Health
03/27/2023


Beating Anxiety
03/27/2023


Holistic Wellbeing
03/27/2023


Let's Talk
03/27/2023


How Wellness Culture Impacts Body Image
03/27/2023

The Body Project: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/get-involved/the-body-project


Men's Mental Health
03/27/2023


Motives for Substance Use
03/27/2023

Wellness Coaching as OSU: https://swc.osu.edu/services/wellness-coaching 

Let's Talk: https://ccs.osu.edu/services/on-demand-services/lets-talk-consultations 


OCD
03/27/2023


Sensory Mindfulness
03/27/2023

Breath2Relax App (Apple): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breathe2relax/id425720246

Breath2Relax App (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.t2health.breathe2relax&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1

Mindfulness Coach App: https://mobile.va.gov/app/mindfulness-coach


How to Be a Better Partner
01/17/2023