Finding Joy in Fighting your Mental Battles: Interview with Lindsay Hersh

Facing negative experiences in life can be incredibly challenging, but it's crucial to remember that you are never alone and possess the strength to overcome any obstacles. This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Lindsay Hersh, a junior at the University of Florida, who has bravely navigated numerous mental battles during her transition to college. Lindsay describes a mental battle as "an internal struggle within yourself, where conflicting thoughts, emotions, or desires clash, and this can cause significant psychological distress and even impact your daily functioning; essentially, it's a fight against negative self-talk or overwhelming emotions that can feel like a constant battle within yourself, that may or may not be visible to others." Through this interview, Lindsay hopes to reassure others that they are not alone in their struggles and to provide a resource for those facing similar mental battles.