Tag: Mental Health

Features

Students find gratitude and forgiveness on Memorial Chapel’s labyrinth path

By Kelly Zheng The University of Maryland Memorial Chapel has hosted three Gratitude and Forgiveness Labyrinth Walks this year to show that people have the choice to take in positivity and let go of negativity. The most recent walk took place Oct. 6. These routine walks offer a chance for students to learn how to show gratitude and practice forgiveness — something many have a … Continue reading Students find gratitude and forgiveness on Memorial Chapel’s labyrinth path

Unknown's avatarKelly ZhengLeave a comment
News

AAPI opens dialogue on how mental health is treated in Asian-American Pacific Islander community

by Jillian Atelsek On Wednesday evening, students gathered in Stamp Student Union to discuss a topic that they feel needs more attention: mental health in the Asian-American Pacific Islander, or AAPI, community. The AAPI student group at Maryland holds events and forums across campus aimed at building a strong community that can positively contribute to the University as a whole. Wednesday’s event showcased a short … Continue reading AAPI opens dialogue on how mental health is treated in Asian-American Pacific Islander community

Unknown's avatarJillian AtelsekLeave a comment
Features

Student activists discuss mental health care at PLUMAS workshop

KARLA CASIQUE Student activists discussed how they can practice self-care in a event hosted by Political Latinxs United for Movement and Action in Society (PLUMAS) on Dec. 8. Facilitated by counselors Maria Luz Berbery and Chandni Shah from the Counseling Center at the University of Maryland, the self-care workshop addressed how student activists do not focus enough on self-care, especially since the election. “I think it’s … Continue reading Student activists discuss mental health care at PLUMAS workshop

Unknown's avatarkarlacasiqueLeave a comment
Features

Mental Health Awareness Week works to inform students

One in every 12 U.S. college students makes a suicide plan according to National Data on Campus Suicide and Depression. Another 50 percent reported feeling hopeless in the past year according to USA Today.  Monday began national Mental Health Awareness week, and as stated by Counseling Center outreach coordinator Rashanta Bledman, the focus is on building awareness about campus counseling and de-stigmatizing mental illness. “We were … Continue reading Mental Health Awareness Week works to inform students

Unknown's avatarChristine CondonLeave a comment