OPINION: The value of balancing mental health when keeping up with the news
The world feels like it’s on fire. How do we manage it?
As a country, we’ve had a rocky start to 2020.
Tag: mental health
When you can’t just ‘bounce back’
Depression signs, resources and support from UI
Generation Z and Millennials find it common to be labeled as a more sensitive generation. Although it may seem insulting — like other titles these generations have been associated with […]
CTC fills psychiatry void
Counseling and Testing Center fills vacancy for full-time psychiatric care position
The University of Idaho Counseling and Testing Center (CTC) hired a new board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner in August after five months with no full-time psychiatric care-provider. Three new staff members […]
A step in the right direction
A full staff at the CTC helps, but UI still needs to work on addressing student mental health needs
National Suicide Prevention Day was Sept. 10, midway through National Suicide Prevention Week. It’s 2019 — social norms are shifting and more long-overdue conversations are being had out in the […]
Raising awareness, prevention
Mental Health resources available across campus and state of Idaho
In the United States, suicide is the second leading cause of death among 25 to 34-year-olds and the third leading cause for those age 15 to 24, putting deaths by […]
Guest Voice: The importance of self care when feeling overwhelmed
Spring break can be both a blessing and a curse for many students. It’s a much-needed chance to relax and unwind, or perhaps adventure and make some memories. However, many […]
How health huts help
Health Huts across campus are there to help students learn about available resources
Every college student knows how stressful midterms can be, but not as many know how to deal with that stress or even get help when they need it. Cindy Liu, […]
Shining a light
Vandal Health Education continues Mental Health Film Series Tuesday with "Moonlight"
Vandal Health Education will host a free showing of “Moonlight” Tuesday evening as part of their monthly Mental Health Film Series in the University of Idaho Agriculture Science Building Auditorium. […]
Guest Voice: Staying mindful
Meditation can be helpful for mental health and mindfulness
It’s no secret that everyone on a college campus deals with stress to some extent. As a current student, I wanted to look deeper into one approach to combat stress: meditation apps. Meditation is a […]
The power of film
Vandal Health Education continues mental health film series Tuesday with "Goodbye Christopher Robin"
Abolishing mental health stigmas is becoming increasingly popular, and Vandal Health Education is keeping the conversation going with their monthly mental health film series. The film, “Goodbye Christopher Robin,” will […]