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

The Daily Northwestern

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

The Daily Northwestern


Medill senior Taylor Shaw explains her struggle with depression at the Stigma Panel hosted by NU Active Minds. Around 40 people were at the Stigma Panel to hear four different student panelists speak about their mental illness experiences.

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...

More than 1,000 backpacks covered Deering Meadow Monday to commemorate students who died by suicide. “Send Silence Packing,” hosted by student life offices at NU, attracted hundreds of students in an effort to promote conversations about mental health and wellness.

Exhibit on Deering encourages conversation about mental health

September 28, 2015

More than 1,000 backpacks were laid on Deering Meadow on Monday in memory of all the college students who die by suicide each year. The traveling exhibit, Send Silence Packing, is hosted across campuses...

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