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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


Demand for CAPS up 19 percent as search for third new counselor continues

November 26, 2013

Student requests for Counseling and Psychological Services have increased 19 percent this quarter, executive director John Dunkle said, following a 14 percent increase during last academic year  — yet...

Pollick: Keep in touch with your friends

Pollick: Keep in touch with your friends

November 24, 2013

An article in The Guardian last year described the observations made by a palliative nurse — a nurse who consoles the dying — named Bronnie Ware. The article included Ware's list of the most common...

Jordan Burnham, from Active Minds’ Speakers Bureau, tells new students about his depression and suicide attempt. He urged students on Sunday night to continue a conversation on mental health.

New mental health Essential NU opens dialogue, explains resources

September 23, 2013

After an academic year that brought mental health issues at Northwestern to the forefront of campus discussions, a new required event for freshmen and transfers debuted Sunday night at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The...

Updated: Police investigate apparent suicide in Evanston

September 16, 2013

Evanston police investigated an apparent suicide Monday evening in the 1000 block of Monroe Street, Cmdr. Jay Parrott said, citing preliminary information. The Cook County medical examiner's office...

Guest Column: Culture stigmatizing mental illness must change

November 28, 2012

For the second time this fall, we’ve opened our email to learn about the sudden death of a member of our community. In September, McCormick sophomore Harsha Maddula was found drowned after he attended...

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