In my first two years at Yale, I dealt with a lot of anxiety about not being as smart or as talented as everyone else. This feeling of inadequacy negatively impacted all areas of my life. I thought about using Yale Mental Health services, but I had heard so many horror stories about the long waits and insensitive therapists. Better mental health support would have changed my whole experience at Yale for the better.
Sandra Li, she/her/hers, 2021, MC
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