Mental health Archives - The Pitt News

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.

University Counseling Center, programs provide mental health support and resources for incoming students

By Madison Dean, Senior Staff Writer • September 6, 2023

On-campus organizations like Active Minds and the University Counseling Center, located in the Nordenberg Hall Wellness Center, offer students help with mental health services.

Fresh Perspective | The importance of treating yourself

By Julia Smeltzer, Senior Staff Writer • February 3, 2023

In this edition of Fresh Perspective, Senior Staff Writer Julia Smeltzer talks about learning to treat yourself.

Opinion | Don’t run from stress, embrace it

By Lynnette Tibbott, Staff Columnist • January 26, 2023

By letting go of the negative connotations we have with stress, only then can we grow and change.

City of Asylum presents ‘Klenicki Meets Monk’ exhibit, concert to address mental health and intergenerational trauma

By Nicholas Simila, Staff Writer • January 24, 2023

City of Asylum hosted a concert on Sunday featuring jazz music of the late Thelonious Monk accompanied by the abstract paintings of Norman Klenicki in an exhibit titled “Music, Visual Art, & Mental Health: Klenicki Meets Monk.”