Tag: mental health
May. 28, 2021
Students’ reactions to traumatic incident at The Summit
A traumatic incident occurred last Friday, May 21 around 4 p.m. where an unidentified person was critically injured at The Summit on 3400 Lancaster Ave.…
Nov. 13, 2020
Mental health awareness, challenges and supports at Drexel, other college campuses
College is a new frontier filled with academic and social opportunities, as well as a chance for young adults to exercise their independence. However, the…

Jun. 5, 2020
How Social Media Affects Mental Health of American Students
Social media platforms have taken over the world. There’s no point denying this as billions of people are using “likes” to make them feel good…
May. 29, 2020
Together we can destigmatize mental illness
Mental disorders affect the core of humanity: our minds. One in five Americans have mental illnesses, of which 75 percent begin before the age of…
Feb. 28, 2020
Doing away with mandatory attendance
Mandatory attendance policies in college are not as useful or necessary as most professors and administrators think. A university should not be responsible for ensuring…

May. 17, 2019
Honors student starts children’s series on mental health
A Drexel University student is using their co–op experience to work toward a unique approach to tackle a very serious issue — mental health awareness.…

Jan. 18, 2019
Understanding others’ struggles with mental health
Whether it’s through a friend, family member, personal experience or the news, most college students have encountered mental health issues. Mental health problems can affect…
Nov. 30, 2018
Professor discusses how mental health and substance use vary across generations
Drexel University public health students and professionals gathered in Nesbitt Hall Nov. 14 to listen to “Depression’s got a hold of me: Gender differences and…

Nov. 9, 2018
Drexel collaborates with Jed Foundation for mental health
Faculty and staff across the university are coming together in a collaborative effort to elevate mental health on campus using the framework of the Jed…
Oct. 26, 2018
Letter to the editor
Dear Editorial Board: Thank you for highlighting the issues college counseling centers face in attempting to manage the mental health needs of our students. And…
