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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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Medill senior Taylor Shaw explains her struggle with depression at the Stigma Panel hosted by NU Active Minds. Around 40 people were at the Stigma Panel to hear four different student panelists speak about their mental illness experiences.

Students discuss experiences with mental illness at Stigma Panel

November 16, 2015

Four Northwestern students recounted personal experiences with mental illness, from depression to anorexia nervosa, to a crowd of about 40 people Sunday night. The Stigma Panel, held for the fifth year...

Student-run mental health organization focuses on men

September 30, 2015

A new mental health organization has formed on campus with the intent of helping male students overcome the stigma against getting help. MENtal Health, founded by Weinberg junior Jacob Swiatek late...

ASG plans self-care campaign to be partially implemented during Reading Period

May 29, 2014

Members of Associated Student Government are working to create a self-care campaign, which will be partially implemented during Reading Period, encouraging students to take time for themselves and their...

Ary Hansen, the incoming co-president of NU Active Minds, John Dunkle, executive director of CAPS, and Amanda Meyer, the incoming co-president of NU Active Minds, lead the "Stomp Out Stigma" march Friday. This was the first year the event was held and more than 60 students participated.

Northwestern students march to reduce mental health stigma

May 10, 2014

More than 60 students marched through campus Friday as part of "Stomp Out Stigma" in an effort to increase awareness about mental illness. The event, which was held for the first time this year, was...

Sex Week opens with talk on sexuality and mental health

April 3, 2014

Students gathered on Thursday night to share their thoughts on the relationship between sexuality and mental health. About 10 students attended the discussion hosted by mental health advocacy group...

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