Tag: Mental Health

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Imposter syndrome: the danger of feeling inadequacy

By Eunice Sung Failure. Fraud. Luck. Those struggling with imposter syndrome commonly use these words to describe themselves and their accomplishments, according to the American Psychological Association [APA]. “For the longest time I [thought], ‘Oh my gosh, I don’t deserve to be at [the University of] Maryland. I don’t really fit in here. Nobody really likes me,’” said Stephanie George, the graduate assistant of the … Continue reading Imposter syndrome: the danger of feeling inadequacy

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Demetrius Harmon delivers “Legacy” lecture at UMD

By Maddie Osgood A legacy is what Demetrius Harmon hopes to create during his lifetime.  Harmon, a social media influencer, entrepreneur, model and motivational speaker, delivered a personal lecture on mental health on Feb. 27 at the University of Maryland. Harmon has gained a large social media following from skits he has posted on Twitter and Vine. He has over one million followers on Twitter … Continue reading Demetrius Harmon delivers “Legacy” lecture at UMD

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Third Annual Terps Take Care Fair exhibits student mental health resources

By Casey Gannon On Thursday, Oct. 10 the third annual Terps Take Care Fair took place in the Hornbake Plaza. Student organizations, university departments and local businesses participated in an effort to display resources accessible to students who may be struggling with mental health.  Leslie Krafft, a North Campus case manager for the Department of Resident Life, was one of the founders of the Terps … Continue reading Third Annual Terps Take Care Fair exhibits student mental health resources

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Students of color discuss mental health in their communities

By James Cirrone As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, students of color were invited to join the University of Maryland Counseling Center on Oct. 9 at the “Self-Care and Communities of Color” dialogue to discuss their mental health and learn from psychologists.  The informal dialogue, paired with Subway sandwiches and cookies, began with students introducing themselves and explaining why they came. “As a person … Continue reading Students of color discuss mental health in their communities

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Annual Stress Less Carnival brings dogs and mental health resources to students before finals

By Maristela Romero Mental health awareness groups lined McKeldin mall Wednesday with booths for the Stress Less Carnival hosted by Active Minds at Maryland to inform students on a variety of ways to relax before the upcoming finals week. The annual event offered painting, ring toss and stress ball-making among other activities to serve as avenues for students to practice self-care. “We have a lot … Continue reading Annual Stress Less Carnival brings dogs and mental health resources to students before finals

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Counseling Center introduces self-help app, but not in response to #30DaysTooLate

By Maristela Romero The University of Maryland’s Counseling Center began advocating for the use of a new mobile app as a supplement for students to monitor their mental health this week. The app is not a response to last spring’s #30DaysTooLate campaign, a movement started by the Scholars Promoting and Revitalizing Care (SPARC) in February, which called attention to improving the university’s counseling services, according … Continue reading Counseling Center introduces self-help app, but not in response to #30DaysTooLate

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UMD remembers loved ones lost to suicide at annual walk

By Kelly Zheng The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) organized their fifth annual Out of the Darkness Walk on April 22 with support from University of Maryland greek life organizations and other campus groups. The Out of the Darkness walk is an AFSP event that benefits the foundation. However, campus organizations volunteer to host the events. This year, for the third year in a … Continue reading UMD remembers loved ones lost to suicide at annual walk

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Students lead movement to provide increased mental health resources on campus

By Zoe Rader In the first semester of her freshman year, Kristen Brockett, a junior and co-president of Scholars Promoting and Revitalizing Care, was told not to go to the Counseling Center because the wait was too long. By her second semester, she went again and became an emergency appointment. “I don’t want that situation to happen to someone else,” Brockett said. “The reality is … Continue reading Students lead movement to provide increased mental health resources on campus

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Terps Take Care of mental health on campus

By Audrey Widodo The University of Maryland’s Department of Resident Life held the Terps Take Care fair to raise awareness for mental health in the Edward St. John building Feb. 27. The event included wellness activities, local vendors and campus resources available to students for self care.    The fair brings people who are open to talking about mental health together despite the stigma, said … Continue reading Terps Take Care of mental health on campus

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