Dr. Erika Horwitz is a globally recognized psychologist and mental-health leader working were science, systems, and human experience collide. An award-winning researcher and author, she create Hi F.I.V.E., an international anti-stigma campaign credited with shifting public understanding and driving real culture change in mental health. Dr. Erika translates complex science into sharp, actionable insight – shaping policy, practice, and how people understand their own minds.

In episode 670 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why she feels that pain is inevitable but suffering is optional, what are the most common mental health struggles she is seeing right now in college-aged students, why 75% of adults feel overwhelmed, what are the early warning signs that a student is mentally struggling but hiding it well from their friends, what is the "5 Things Exercise" and how a student could use it during a stressful day, what's the first mental shift students need to make when they feel stuck in comparison, what is a realistic mindfulness exercise for college students, how can students develop a healthier relationship with their body and food, how do you start a conversation with a friend who's struggling mentally, and what should students avoid saying when trying to support someone going through anxiety or depression. Enjoy!