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Students use intramural sports as an outlet for mental health
Intramural sports help students to overcome mental health challenges caused by the pandemic

College students were unable to experience what was supposed to be the best years of their lives. Instead of getting to enjoy these years in-person with vivid social lives, students were flooded by overwhelming feelings of loss and […]

“I thought it was normal to feel scared everyday”
Latinx speaker addresses how mental health stigma has perpetuated in her community

As a part of Latinx Heritage Month, the keynote address was delivered by Adriana Alejandre, the founder of the Latinx Therapy Center.   Alejandre furthered students’ understanding of the stigma surrounding mental health from the perspective of someone who not only saw the stigma […]

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UI holds annual Latinx Heritage Month Keynote Address
How does mental health influence Latinx culture?

The University of Idaho and the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) delivered a keynote on Thursday, Sept. 30 titled “Destigmatizing Mental Health Matters in the Latinx Community.” This keynote attempted […]

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UI honors Katy Benoit by fighting gender-based violence
University of Idaho teamed with a Call to Men in order to honor Katy Benoit’s legacy

Mental health on college campuses around the country has just recently become more of an accepted topic of discussion, as it’s no longer scrutinized socially. The University of Idaho and […]

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Adjusting to the pandemic was hard, adjusting back to “normal” seems harder

Five weeks into the semester, midterms are right around the corner. The feeling of having just started is mixed with the feeling that we’ve been here forever, and burnout is creeping […]

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Putting mental health first
Idaho Lives grant allows for expansion of Mental Health First Aid

One of the most heartbreaking situations to be in is when a loved one is severely hurt, and we are at a loss for what to do. If someone you deeply […]

OPINION: My SAD story feat. coffee
Seasonal beverages help me stay motivated during the winter months

Winter can be a really dismal time of year, especially for those who suffer from seasonal depression, also known as SAD. The short days, lack of decently warm outdoor activities, and financial stress from the upcoming holidays are all parts of winter that I dread every year.

Every fall my mind is taken over by thoughts of how much fun summer is and how sad I am that it’s gone, along with anxiety stemming from the shorter daytime hours and feeling like I’m less productive.

OPINION: Mental Health matters
Don't let the stresses of life conflict with taking care of yourself

The tireless pursuit of education amid tumultuous times is pushing students’ emotional and mental boundaries further as the year goes on.