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

The Daily Northwestern


Kourtni McNeil, who helped organize the open mic event, delivers one of her original poems. Nine other students performed at the open mic, which was held to raise awareness of mental illness on campus.

Open mic creates platform for students to perform, raises mental health awareness

February 25, 2019

Northwestern students demonstrated the intersection of mental health awareness and art at an open mic event co-hosted by Northwestern Active Minds and The Slam Society on Saturday. The event featured...

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...

Active Minds petitions for mental health orientation programming

November 29, 2012

A Northwestern Active Minds petition for a mental health Essential NU during Wildcat Welcome has earned widespread attention from students since its creation earlier this month. The group created a...

Northwestern psychology Prof.  Robin Nusslock  introduces the panel comprised of students speakers. The event, held Monday by NU Active Minds, featured NU students sharing their experiences with mental disorders and the stigma associated with it.

Panel examines stigma of mental illnesses

November 26, 2012

The Undergraduate Psychology Association and Northwestern Active Minds hosted Monday evening a panel discussion where students discussed their personal struggles with mental illness and related stigmas. Representatives...

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