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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...

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...

Matt Multach speaks at a discussion hosted by NU Active Minds and the Northwestern Undergraduate Psychology Association. The Weinberg senior was one of four students who shared his experience with mental illness at a panel discussion Wednesday night.

Active Minds, NUPA host panel to tackle stigmas surrounding mental health

November 21, 2013

Four Northwestern students shared their stories of struggling with mental disorders at a panel on stigmas Wednesday night. The third annual panel, which attracted nearly 200 students to Harris Hall,...

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