Mental health Archives - Page 7 of 10

Opinion | Account for mental health struggles when shaping curriculum

By Julia Kreutzer, Senior Staff Columnist • April 1, 2020

I haven’t been able to get myself in a rhythm and routine of accomplishing all of my school work as normal, and frankly, I shouldn’t be expected to.

University responds to pandemic’s effect on mental health

By Katie Sottile, Staff Writer • March 25, 2020

The changes to the semester and the unprecedented nature of the pandemic can evoke feelings of anxiety within students, said Dr. Jay Darr, director of the Counseling Center. According to Darr, the Counseling Center has modified its arrangement of services to assist students virtually, in lieu of in-person appointments.

Opinion | Fostering mental health amid the COVID-19 crisis

By Julia Kreutzer, Senior Staff Columnist • March 16, 2020

Humans love certainty. For individuals who suffer from chronic anxiety, this sentiment proves especially true.

Opinion | Battling seasonal depression

By Ana Altchek, Staff Columnist • February 25, 2020

Instead of succumbing to misery for the whole season, students should try out different methods of battling Seasonal Affective Disorder and see what works for them.

Opinion | Hiding Instagram likes is not the solution to improving mental health

By Remy Samuels, Staff Columnist • December 4, 2019

This is definitely a positive move by Instagram to alleviate the self-esteem issues that people experience as a result of the app.

Opinion | Break out the bowties: your clothing habits are reflective of your mental health

By Grace McGinness, Staff Columnist • November 10, 2019

Many stressors can pick away at a person’s mental health, but an unexpected factor may just be lurking in our own closets. And it’s not skeletons.

PNC-hosted panel examines children and mental health

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Staff Writer • November 8, 2019

PNC and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette presented a panel at Heinz Field Thursday night called Mental Health: Helping Our Kids Find the Light.

Mental Health Awareness Month closes with vigil

By Sarah Berg, For The Pitt News • October 25, 2019

There was only a small audience at Thursday's mental health issue, but Eric Macadangdang said it wasn't a large turnout that mattered.

College Compass | Do’s and Don’ts of taking an 18-credit semester

By Ana Altchek, Staff Writer • October 18, 2019

If you’re thinking of taking an 18-credit semester — don’t.

Editorial: Don’t eliminate mental health counseling at colleges

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • October 16, 2019

Harrisburg Area Community College's decision is problematic and risky, and it’s the opposite of what colleges should be doing with mental health services.