232. your school friends matter… here’s why & how to make them

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she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, healing

sadie sutton

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gen z talks about mental health more than any generation before—but most of what we hear online is incomplete, unproven, or impractical. she persisted bridges that gap. hosted by sadie sutton, a 22-year-old upenn psychology grad who’s lived the struggle and now studies the science, each episode turns proven psychology and personal insight into clear, relatable steps—making mental health make sense. subscribe for weekly episodes & monday minis! @shepersistedpodcast hello@shepersistedpodcast.com shepersistedpodcast.com

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232. your school friends matter… here’s why & how to make them

she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, healing

37 minutes 21 seconds

1 month ago

232. your school friends matter… here’s why & how to make them

#232 in this week’s solo episode, i’m explaining why your friendships in school matter a lot more than you think! in this episode dedicated to the psychology of school friendships, i’m answering important questions including: is the quality or quantity of your friendships more important? how do your school friends affect your grades and even your future career? what’s the best way to make more friends at school?

i’ll also be sharing psychology studies, reacting to viral reddit and tiktok posts, and talking about my own experiences on how friendships are the key to thriving in school. so whether you’re starting college, switching schools, or looking to make more friends at your current school, this episode is your guide to finding the right friendships for you.

here, i cover:

• why it actually matters to make friends at school

• how your school friends can impact your grades

• what to do if your friends are distracting you from your work

• friendships as a protective factor for your mental health

• whether quality or quantity matters more in friendships

• how popularity can affect your education

• the surprising key to becoming close friends with someone

• ways to become closer friends with people at school

• balancing friendships with other commitments

• figuring out which relationships to prioritize

• easy ways that i strengthened my relationships in school