Mental Health
UC To Provide Funds for Peer Counseling Groups’ Meals During Opening Days
The Undergraduate Council voted Sunday to provide funds to subsidize peer counseling groups’ meals during Opening Days this year.
‘Not Just a Number’: Mental Health at Harvard Medical School
At the Medical School, problems with mental health are not unusual. In a March 2016 survey conducted by Medical School students, 20 percent of third-year respondents said they had experienced either suicidal or self-harming desires within the last two weeks. Third-year students face extra stressors: They begin clinical rotations, facing long shifts in a difficult environment.
Journeys
Dr. Hon Ho shares his experience as one of the few Mandarin-speaking child psychiatrists in New England at “Journeys: Career Pathways To and Through Mental Health.” This panel discussion at OCS on Wednesday evening featured faculty and members of Harvard Alumni for Mental Health.
Feel Good Society Looks to Increase Mental Health Awareness
A student run-health group dubbed the “Feel Good Society” has begun hosting weekly meetings in an effort to improve mental health for students at the College.
An Update on the Harvard Undergraduate Council’s Mental Health Initiatives
FM follows up with the campaign promises and aspirations of the Undergraduate Council as it hits its stride.
Running from Myself
My times slowed slightly and my coach accused me of not running my hardest. I pushed my body harder and my body revolted: I began to get sick before and after races.
Putting Harvard on Hold
Roughly one in 20 students take a leave of absence from Harvard every year. But no two stories are the same.
Students Hope for 'Sustainable Change' at Ivy Mental Health Conference
Delegates from Harvard discussed the College’s mental health resources at the second-ever Ivy League Mental Health Conference.
Our Harvard Can Do Better Discusses Sexual Assault On Campus
“We’re gonna be pushing for a lot of demands that we’ve been quite vocal about in the past,” Amelia Y. Goldberg ’19, a member of the group, said.
The Word: Dawn
I felt a connection to Dawn–if nothing else, we were the two quietest people in the room.
60 Percent Of Students Sexually Active, Survey Finds Lower Rates of Protection
Sixty percent of Harvard College students reported having sex in a 12-month period, and many of them did so without protection.
Mental Health Features Heavily in UC Campaign Platforms
While all four tickets hoping to lead the Undergraduate Council have advocated increasing awareness and support for campus-wide mental health efforts, the tickets differ in their position on the UC's role in these efforts.
Puppy Office Hours
Students play with trained therapy dog, Sprout, at puppy office hours hosted by CAMHS at UHS on Tuesday afternoon.
More than Just the Therapy
At a time when issues of mental health are prominent on campus, both students and health administrators understand the need for a diverse counseling staff, but recognize the difficulties of achieving that goal.
Hey Professor: Mindfulness
With midterm season in full swing and more than a month of class under our belts, many of us are stressed. How can we stay calm and focused?
Citing Staff Shortage, Indigo Peer Counseling Takes Hiatus
Indigo, the peer counseling group aimed at addressing issues of race and diversity in mental health, is taking a hiatus this semester due to a staff shortage.
A Wonderful “World of Dissocia”
The powerhouse performance of Chloe A. Brooks ’19 and a compelling ensemble blended witty humor, bouts of profound pain, and love, ultimately raising lingering questions about the multifaceted depths of the protagonist's mental illness.
SMHL Presents: Your Mental Health Matters
Stephanie Ferrarie ’18 and Melanie M. Slone ’17 staff “SMHL Presents: Your Mental Health Matters” on Tuesday afternoon in the Science Center Plaza.
Number of Students on Leave of Absence Increases
The number of students taking leaves of absence increased since 2010, from a low of 203 to a high of 242 last academic year, according to data provided by the College's Administrative Board.
$21 Million Gift Launches Center for Health and Happiness
A $21 million gift from the Lee Kum Kee family has established the Lee Kum Sheung Center for Health and Happiness at the Harvard School of Public Health, the school announced last week at a signing ceremony in Hong Kong.
Rise in Anxiety on Campus Mirrors National Trends
Following national trends in mental health across college campuses, rates of anxiety among both incoming and current students at Harvard are on the rise, according to reports from Harvard University Health Services.
Humanists Honor Star Wars Actress Carrie Fisher
Storm Troopers, Wookies, and Star Wars fans gathered to watch actress Carrie Fisher receive the Humanist Hub's Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award in Cultural Humanism on Monday.
Students Enjoy Coloring and Zumba During ‘Health Week’
Complete with a wide array of events ranging from a Berry Brain Break, to a Mental Health Open Mic and massages, the Freshman Class Committee kicked off a more comprehensively envisioned “Freshman Health Week” this week than in previous years.