Content warning: This article contains references to suicide. If you or someone you know is in need of mental health resources, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. Achievement culture is one of the factors driving a mental health crisis among college students, according to panelists at a Monday discussion on mental … [Read more…]
Harvard professor Joseph P. Gone introduced a new approach to improving Indigenous mental health with a focus on intergenerational trauma, in a Wednesday talk titled “Communicating Indigenous Vitality in the Age of Historical Trauma.” Speaking at the Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity (CCSRE) Conference Room as part of the Faculty Seminar Series, … [Read more…]
Amid the stress of juggling school, extracurriculars and relationships, a perhaps surprising — but scientifically endorsed — outlet is calligraphy, an art that can stimulate the brain and improve cognitive function. Calligraphy is the visual art of handwriting with either a pen, ink brush or other utensil and requires focus on not just what you’re … [Read more…]
Content warning: This article discusses mental illness and suicide. It also contains spoilers for the musical “Next to Normal.” Sunnyvale Community Players’ latest production of “Next to Normal” is nothing short of amazing. The show, which opens a powerful dialogue on mental health, was strengthened by impressive casting and nuanced character relationships. The musical centers … [Read more…]