Mental health Archives - The Pitt News

Five years later: How the COVID-19 pandemic affected and reshaped mental health care

By Linda Li, Staff Writer • March 11, 2025

Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, mental health professionals say the effects continue to linger in their patients and the industry.

Opinion | Remember to keep your mental health a top priority this school year

By Irene Moran, Staff Columnist • August 22, 2024

During the school year, sometimes our mental health is put aside. We can get far too focused on our classes — especially the homework, exams and papers that get assigned throughout the semester.

Opinion | The many emotions you will feel during your college years — and some of my personal experiences

By Irene Moran, Staff Columnist • August 8, 2024

Your years in college are the years where you experience a wide variety of emotions — maybe a few too many emotions. You lose friends, experience heartbreak and do poorly on exams. But there is always more to it than just the bad things.

An overview of Pitt’s mental health resources

By Anna Kuntz, Senior Staff Writer • August 6, 2024

As the transition from high school to college can be challenging for many, the University offers a range of programs to students. From the University Counseling Center to Therapy Dog Tuesdays, there are a variety of resources available for students dealing with issues such as stress, grief, academic pressure or mental health concerns.

Pitt Student Health Services experiences a shortage of psychiatrists

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer • April 15, 2024

Pitt’s student health services are currently experiencing a psychiatrist shortage, affecting students who are seeking psychiatric services.

Opinion | Just because you make your bed every day doesn’t mean you are OK

By Grace Harris, Staff Columnist • January 29, 2024

Just because you can function and your actions don't fit perfectly into the textbook definition of depression and anxiety does not mean you are completely fine, and it is OK to seek help.

Opinion | It is important to prioritize mental health, not stigmatize it

By Irene Moran, Staff Columnist • October 27, 2023

If you do not already focus enough on your mental health, or mental health in general, you should start now. Rather than stigmatizing mental health, people should prioritize it.

Opinion | Everyone should have a craft

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor • October 6, 2023

Doing crafts or other creative activities is fantastic for your mental health. Regardless of the creative activity you choose to partake in, research shows that crafting can “bolster mood, improve self-confidence and reduce stress overall.” And for everyone, especially college students, finding ways to manage your mental health and achieve these outcomes is of the utmost importance.

Opinion | Classes are important, but so is taking care of yourself

By Emily O’Neil, Senior Staff Columnist • October 4, 2023

Although I realize the importance of attending classes, sometimes it’s just not that plain and simple. As everything piles up, attending class, keeping up with assignments and other responsibilities are things that most of us cannot handle as the semester gets busier. Keeping up your grades and GPA is vital, but if you are not taking care of yourself as well, getting good scores might become unattainable.

Fresh Perspective | Have I Found What I’m Looking For?

By Julia Smeltzer, Digital Manager • September 7, 2023

In this edition of Fresh Perspective, Julia Smeltzer responds to her internal questions left at the end of her Junior year.