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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


Steven Arkin, father of Jason Arkin who took his own life in 2015, gives a speech at the NAMI Cook County North Suburban 5k RUN WALK. The walk, which was located on campus, was held to raise awareness against mental illness stigma.

Father of NU student who took his own life speaks about mental health at 5k

September 25, 2017

For the first time since his son’s death in May 2015, Steven Arkin stepped onto Northwestern’s campus to speak at a fundraiser Sunday about mental health. In a speech to participants in the National...

5k for mental health awareness moved from Park Ridge to Evanston

September 21, 2017

The National Alliance on Mental Illness will hold a 5k race, which has previously been held in Park Ridge, Illinois, on Clark Street Beach this Sunday to raise awareness about mental illness. The NAMI...

In Focus: After University lifts CAPS 12-session limit, students still feel pushed to seek outside care

In Focus: After University lifts CAPS 12-session limit, students still feel pushed to seek outside care

November 18, 2016

This fall, Northwestern students twice received the standard email from administrators following a student’s death, urging them to seek grief counseling at Counseling and Psychological Services if needed....

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