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Attie: Normal people talk about feelings

February 24, 2022

You know what? We need to face it: normal people talk about feelings. School is competitive, managing relationships is tough and having a boyfriend or girlfriend can be challenging. Not to mention,...

Hiredesai: Making the case for community care

November 15, 2021

As a crisis counselor for The Crisis Text Line, I text with individuals who are dealing with complex, ongoing mental health issues. An important part of these conversations is helping people discover more...

Self-care tips to beat the holiday blues

December 4, 2018

2018 Holiday Guide Whether you’re dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder or stressed over the demands of the holiday season, an easy first step to beating the holiday blues starts with you and...

Letter to the Editor: Lockdown illustrates need to better equip students for self-care during, after crises

March 16, 2018

I teach in the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern and also hold instruction on meditation. Last Wednesday afternoon, I was walking through the Evanston campus when the dining staff at...

Soto: Rollback of birth control mandate will make college students less safe, less healthy

October 12, 2017

Let me begin this column by establishing a fundamental truth. Hormonal birth control, in its various forms, is simply that — hormones. It can aid in preventing a pregnancy, reduce painful cramps caused...

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