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

The Daily Northwestern


John Dunkle, executive director of Counseling and Psychological Services, speaks at the Associated Student Government Senate meeting Wednesday evening. Dunkle delivered an update on continued efforts to improve CAPS.

Working group presents funding update, Senate hears from CAPS director

January 29, 2014

After analyzing data from the last fiscal year, Associated Student Government discussed Wednesday a proposed idea that advocates say will better allocate funding to A- and B-status student groups. Tori...

CAPS to form coalition to better mental health services at Northwestern

January 8, 2014

A campus coalition is expected to form this quarter in hopes of improving Northwestern's mental health services. The coalition is designed to review the ways NU has addressed mental health issues and...

Demand for CAPS up 19 percent as search for third new counselor continues

November 26, 2013

Student requests for Counseling and Psychological Services have increased 19 percent this quarter, executive director John Dunkle said, following a 14 percent increase during last academic year  — yet...

In Focus: Improving mental health resources at Northwestern

In Focus: Improving mental health resources at Northwestern

November 4, 2013

Photo Illustration by Kelsey Ott/Daily Senior Staffer Emily Fagan is not shy talking about mental health. Last year, students began coming to her almost weekly to discuss their struggles with mental...

Jordan Burnham, from Active Minds’ Speakers Bureau, tells new students about his depression and suicide attempt. He urged students on Sunday night to continue a conversation on mental health.

New mental health Essential NU opens dialogue, explains resources

September 23, 2013

After an academic year that brought mental health issues at Northwestern to the forefront of campus discussions, a new required event for freshmen and transfers debuted Sunday night at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The...

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