The University has been working diligently on expanding mental health resources for students, faculty and staff on campus in several different ways.
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Commentary: Abortion is a woman’s right
As I heard the news that South Carolina removed the exceptions on rape and incest to their abortion law I could not help but be filled with anger, confusion and tears. How could the country that I live in deny autonomy to the lives of so many women?
Social media affects mental health
At a time when social media has exploded into a market of its own, chances are you probably have an account somewhere in the realm of Twitter, Instagram or Snapchat.
Mental health resources needed
When high schools throughout California were surveyed on the rate of suicidal ideation among their student population in 2017, the high percentages caused many districts to take a look at what they could do to better help their students. Collecting this data is crucial if districts want to ensure their students are mentally healthy and […]
Freshmen face mental health issues
With freshmen year comes a copious number of new stressors that have the possibility to lead to mental health issues. The American Psychological Association found that one in three first year college students struggle with mental health issues.
Prioritizing mental health
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, or NIMH, one in five American adults live with a mental illness.
Students de-stress ahead of finals
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Residential Life held a Mental Health Awareness Day so students could unwind and relax as finals approach.
Why ‘13 Reasons Why’ is bad
Netflix’s adaptation of “13 Reasons Why” is a prime example of how big companies are making a buck at the expense of vulnerable people.
Living with Islamophobia
At first glance, people would not assume I am Middle Eastern, specifically Palestinian. I always thought my large nose easily gives it away, but my name is the first indicator that I am a Muslim.
Let’s not neglect survivors
The Marjorie Stoneman Douglas school shooter had taken the lives of 17 students, faculty and staff members on Feb. 14, 2018.