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A new mental health campaign, Greater Than, features students holding signs saying they are greater than their mental illnesses. The campaign, which is sponsored by Associated Student Government and several student groups, launched Monday.

ASG, student groups launch Greater Than mental health campaign

November 18, 2013

More than a dozen students are featured in Greater Than, a new mental health awareness campaign at Northwestern that launched Monday as part of a collaboration between several different student groups. The...

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...

Kazel: Peer discussion groups can show Northwestern students they're not alone

Kazel: Peer discussion groups can show Northwestern students they’re not alone

May 9, 2013

There's a scene in the 2000 movie “Almost Famous.” Adolescent music nerd William Miller (Patrick Fugit) is talking by phone with his new friend and mentor, rock critic Lester Bangs (Philip Seymour...

Laura Stuart, coordinator of sexual health education and violence prevention for Center for Awareness and Response Education, talks about the work of the center at Wednesday's fireside on maintaining healthy relationships.

Healthy relationships fireside emphasizes handling conflict

February 13, 2013

Leading up to Valentine's Day, a fireside discussion Wednesday night focused on dealing with issues such as stalking and the importance of maintaining healthy relationships and handling conflict. About...

Dr. Richard Ashley, head of the Music Studies department, shares a song with the group. NU Active Minds hosted a discussion about the role of music in mental health.

Fireside talk links music to mental, emotional health

February 4, 2013

As part of a new series of fireside talks promoting mental health awareness, NU Active Minds held a discussion Monday night on music's role in understanding emotions and improving mental health. Bienen...

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