The fight to raise awareness about the mental health crisis in Hollywood has never been more present than it is today. With Olympian Simone Biles withdrawing from events to preserve their mental health, artists like Shawn Mendes canceling shows to provide a much needed break, and celebrities like Kristen Bell discussing their diagnoses and medications...
If you ever want to make quick enemies, try dropping the line “everyone should go to therapy.” You’ll get scoffed at by those who have severe substance abuse problems, run through romantic partners like songs on a Spotify playlist, and who can’t communicate even if their life depends on it. You do not need severe...
The spring semester was supposed to be filled with exciting events like Centralhallapalooza. Then, COVID-19 struck. Overnight, state-wide stay-at-home orders, an endless number of event cancellations, toilet paper hoarding, and endless Zoom calls, all became commonplace. However, as the pandemic enters its sixth month, another pandemic seems to be brewing: one of mental illness. The...
Students shared their experience with depression Tuesday at the Lighthouse Mental Awareness Club’s latest installment of its Behind the Stigma series. Associate Professor of Psychology Kari McArthur stressed that overcoming the stigma attached to depression is crucial to treatment and avoiding negative long-term health problems. Some students avoid dealing with depression in college because they...