This episode explores how ADHD impacts relationships, dating, communication, emotion regulation, and conflict patterns — and what skills can help students recenter. Our clinicians break down why people with ADHD may experience more frequent mood swings, frustration, impulsivity, or conflict, and how tools like naming emotions, de-escalation strategies, expectation-setting, and transparent communication can transform connection.

We also discuss how comorbid anxiety, depression, and substance use show up in relationships, why self-acceptance is essential, and how understanding your own process reduces shame and improves intimacy.

Students will also learn about NYU ADHD resources, including: • Individual ADHD coaching (skill-based, up to four sessions) • ADHD coaching groups at Washington Square & Brooklyn • Short-term counseling and psychiatric support • Off-campus ADHD coaching directories • Academic accommodations through the Moses Center

Whether you're dating, navigating conflict, or trying to better understand how ADHD intersects with emotions and intimacy, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and concrete tools to support you.

NYU students who are experiencing symptoms of ADHD, are diagnosed with ADHD and need support, or who are activated by this episode can reach out to Wellness Exchange 212-443-9999 or go to the SHC portal and set up a phone triage appointment.

For more resources check out Good Sex @NYU website: https://www.nyu.edu/students/wellbeing/wellbeing-initiatives/health-education/sexual-respect-and-healthy-relationships/good-sex-at-nyu.html

In Part 2, NYU clinicians break down what treatment for ADHD really looks like, beyond stereotypes and “magic pill” myths. Dr. Jiyoon Lee and Dr. Reji Mathew unpack common barriers (cultural stigma, internalized ableism, financial obstacles, and medication access), and explain why ADHD is often invisible until college life magnifies the demands.

They dive into the realities of testing, medication options, and why not everyone responds the same way. You’ll also hear practical academic strategies: time-management skills, breaking down deadlines, task initiation tools like the Pomodoro technique, and building routines that support executive functioning. The episode also explores digital overwhelm, boundaries, and how ADHD can impact anxiety, comparison, and relationships.

Whether you're newly diagnosed, curious about ADHD, or supporting a friend, this episode offers tools and clarity to help you understand your brain, and move through college in a way that works for you.

NYU students who are experiencing symptoms of ADHD or are diagnosed with ADHD and need support you can reach out to Wellness Exchange 212-443-9999 or go to the SHC portal and set up a phone triage appointment.

For more resources check out Good Sex @NYU website: https://www.nyu.edu/students/wellbeing/wellbeing-initiatives/health-education/sexual-respect-and-healthy-relationships/good-sex-at-nyu.html

In Part 1 of our three-part ADHD series, we sit down with NYU experts to break down what ADHD really is, how it shows up in college students, and why so many people misunderstand it.

We explore the three ADHD presentations (inattentive, hyperactive/impulsive, and combined), the role of executive functioning, and how symptoms look different across genders, cultures, and childhood vs. adulthood.

We also dig into why ADHD is one of the most commonly confused, dismissed, and TikTok-misrepresented neurodevelopmental conditions, and why clarity matters for your wellbeing, academic success, and relationships.

We cover:

• The real definition of ADHD (beyond stereotypes)

• Why ADHD looks different in women, students of color, and late-diagnosed adults

• The difference between distractibility and “just being stressed”

• How emotional regulation, motivation, and time blindness fit into ADHD

• Why ADHD isn’t caused by laziness, lack of discipline, or personality

• How the college environment amplifies ADHD challenges

• What students can ask, track, or notice if they’re wondering about an evaluation
  

If conversations about ADHD are stressful or activating for you, please take breaks as needed and care for yourself.

NYU students who are experiencing symptoms of ADHD or are diagnosed with ADHD and need support you can reach out to Wellness Exchange 212-443-9999 or go to the SHC portal and set up a phone triage appointment.

For more resources check out Good Sex @NYU website: https://www.nyu.edu/students/wellbeing/wellbeing-initiatives/health-education/sexual-respect-and-healthy-relationships/good-sex-at-nyu.html

In Part 3 of our series on menstrual pain, we talk about how period pain affects more than your body, including mood, stress, and overall wellbeing. Our guest explains how prostaglandins contribute to both inflammation and emotional shifts, and why mental health support can be part of caring for chronic period pain.

We also address stigma, generational messages about “pushing through,” and the importance of having a care team that understands the whole picture. We clarify what happens at an appointment, when pelvic exams are (and aren’t) necessary, and how NYU’s GYN division, primary care, and the Wellness Exchange work together to support students.

We close with trauma-informed guidance to help you find providers who make you feel safe, heard, and supported.

💬Have questions or want to talk about your period pain? Book a GYN visit at shcportal.nyu.edu or call 212-443-1000.

Need mental health support? Call NYU’s Wellness Exchange at 212-443-9999 — available 24/7.

Additional resource mentioned in this episode: The Purple Clinic⁠ provides routine health care to people who have experienced sexual assault, relationship violence, trafficking and those seeking asylum.

Period pain is extremely common—but that doesn’t mean you should have to power through it. In this episode, we take a clear, science-backed look at what’s really going on in the body during menstruation.

We break down:

• What causes menstrual cramps (including the role of prostaglandins)

• Why symptoms like bloating, migraines, nausea, and GI changes often appear together

• Evidence-informed ways to manage discomfort—movement, heat, herbal options, acupressure, and nutrition

• Why starting NSAIDs before your period can make a meaningful difference

• How hormones, stress, and pelvic floor tension influence pain

• The difference between primary and secondary dysmenorrhea

• When painful periods may signal conditions like endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids, or PID

• When to seek medical care—and why feeling heard and supported matters

We also discuss real-world frustrations, trial-and-error treatments, and how to understand your own menstrual patterns.

Whether your period pain is mild, disruptive, or completely debilitating, this episode offers clarity, validation, and practical tools to help you advocate for your health.

💬 Have questions or want to talk about your period pain? 👉 Book a GYN visit at shcportal.nyu.edu or call 212-443-1000.

Need mental health support? Call NYU’s Wellness Exchange at (212) 443-9999, available 24/7.

Period pain is common, but that doesn’t mean you have to “just deal with.”

In this episode, hosts Danielle Elleman and Sage Latella talk with Dr. Sandra Curet Rivera, Gynecologist at NYU’s Student Health Center, about what’s really happening during your menstrual cycle — and why some pain is typical while other pain isn’t. From hormones fluctuations and prostaglandins to stress and stigma, they break down what’s actually going on when cramps hit — and why it matters to listen to your body.

Your pain is real. Your care matters.

💬 Have questions or want to talk about your period pain? 👉 Book a GYN visit at shcportal.nyu.edu or call 212-443-1000.

Need mental health support? Call NYU’s Wellness Exchange at (212) 443-9999, available 24/7.

In this final part of our conversation, we hear how real change happens — not just in courtrooms, but through collaboration, compassion, and education. From training juries and detectives to supporting survivors in hospitals, the Manhattan DA’s team and NYU advocates share how understanding each other’s roles builds stronger systems — and stronger support. They remind us that justice isn’t only about prosecution, but about prevention, partnership, and helping survivors feel seen and safe.

💜 Justice starts with listening — and with people who care enough to keep showing up

⚠️ Activation Warning: This episode discusses sexual violence, intimate partner violence, and trauma. Please take care while listening. NYU students can reach out to the Wellness Exchange at 212-443-9999 or via the Wellness Exchange app.

Resources:

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

• National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673

• NYC HOPE Hotline (people who have experienced sexual assault, intimate partner violence, domestic violence, trafficking, etc): 1-800-621-HOPE (4673)

• Manhattan District Attorney's Office Initiate Partner Violence Bureau (helpline, not 24/7): 212-335-9373

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

What keeps survivors of sexual assault from engaging with the criminal justice system—and what’s changing?

In Part 2 of Inside the Justice System, Danielle Elleman (Associate Director, Sexual & Relationship Respect Services) and co-host Sage Letella continue their conversation with Hannah Pennington, Deputy Chief for Gender-Based Violence Policy, and Phoebe Rosenfeld, Assistant District Attorney at the Manhattan DA’s Office.

Together, they dive deeper into the realities behind reporting, from fear of retaliation to immigration concerns, mental health, and mistrust of law enforcement. The guests share how the DA’s office is working to close those gaps—through trauma-informed prosecution, a Special Victims Division Advisory Council, a Survivor Network, and alternatives to incarceration such as the Pathways to Public Safety Division.

They also explore how restorative justice practices and expert testimony are changing how juries—and society—understand sexual violence.

💜 This episode continues our Domestic Violence Awareness Month series, highlighting the complex, human stories behind policy and prosecution.

⚠️ Activation Warning: This episode discusses sexual violence, intimate partner violence, and trauma. Please take care while listening. NYU students can reach out to the Wellness Exchange at 212-443-9999 or via the Wellness Exchange app.

Resources:

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

• National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673

• NYC HOPE Hotline (people who have experienced sexual assault, intimate partner violence, domestic violence, trafficking, etc): 1-800-621-HOPE (4673)

• Manhattan District Attorney's Office Initiate Partner Violence Bureau (helpline, not 24/7): 212-335-9373

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Stay tuned for our final part 3, where we continue this important conversation about the realities of seeking help, healing, and change during Domestic Violence Awareness Month and beyond.