mental illness

The Spectrum: Ending mental illness stigma shouldn’t require me to relive my trauma

October 11, 2018

Wednesday marked World Mental Health Day. Amid the flurry of “check in on your friends” tweets and “self care is so important” Facebook posts, people around the world — myself included — shared...

Schwartz: If I’m ever killed by a gun

February 19, 2018

If I’m ever killed by a gun, please make sure my name appears nowhere near the words “thoughts and prayers.” I see it as an indignant way gun advocates try to convince us of their humanity, an attempt...

NU Active Minds creates committee to improve internal programming

October 19, 2016

NU Active Minds is aiming to strengthen its internal programming with a new community engagement committee. The organization, a student group that aims to promote education and dialogue surrounding...

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...

Halloran: Extensions are invaluable for mental health

November 13, 2015

Lately the movement toward mental health awareness has taken hold in universities, which has led to some very encouraging changes. Every professor I’ve had here at Northwestern has included a section...

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