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

The Daily Northwestern

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

The Daily Northwestern


Hammersmith: My experience navigating private mental health care after the Women’s Center lost its counseling

January 31, 2017

I used to receive counseling at the Women’s Center. Since the removal of its counseling services, my access to mental health care has changed significantly. Going from university to private mental health...

Farkas: A call to reframe how we discuss mental health at NU

January 2, 2017

Picture this: A friend notices a suspicious lump on their body, and although they fear the diagnosis, they consult with a doctor. Now imagine this mysterious lump turns out to be cancer, and your friend...

A student speaks at the annual NU Active Minds panel on mental illness stigma. Students shared their personal stories and challenges about dealing with mental illness on campus.

Students discuss mental illness, campus resources at stigma panel

November 4, 2016

With the intention of working to destigmatize mental illness on campus, a panel of students discussed their personal experiences with mental health at an event hosted by NU Active Minds on Thursday night. The...

The Spectrum: Navigating mental health beyond Northwestern

October 20, 2016

This essay is part of The Spectrum, a weekly forum in our Opinion section for marginalized voices to share their perspectives. To submit a piece for The Spectrum or discuss story ideas, please email [email protected]. This...

Wang: Don’t confuse CAPS’ resource availability with accessibility

October 17, 2016

Provost Dan Linzer’s defense of the recent plans for moving counseling services from the Women’s Center to Counseling and Psychological Services revealed how out of touch the administration is with...

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