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The risky mix of antidepressants and college life

Dr. Jill Grimes, CNN November 11, 2024

(CNN) — Is it safe to drink alcohol while taking antidepressant medications? What about using weed? What will happen if I skip a dose of my medicine so I can drink at a party? Are any over-the-counter...

Why you’re more likely to solve your problems on a therapist’s sofa than on social media

Kara Alaimo, CNN November 4, 2024

(CNN) — When people struggle with their mental health, they often turn to TikTok instead of docs. A majority of adult TikTok users — 66% — have seen mental health content on the app, according...

	In a harsh new world of climate disasters, Amber Henry clutched her four young children as they stood atop the oven in their home in Lakeland, Florida.

Milton and Helene are taking a toll on the mental health of Floridians, leaving a trail of anxiety and frayed nerves

Ray Sanchez, CNN October 14, 2024

(CNN) —In a harsh new world of climate disasters, Amber Henry clutched her four young children as they stood atop the oven in their home in Lakeland, Florida. Transformers exploded outside. The surging...

The outside of CAPS, the primary mental health care providers on campus.

CAPS provides mental health resources on campus

Emilio Hernandez, Reporter September 21, 2024

Counseling and Psychological Services are the primary mental health providers on campus.  Students interested in CAPS must first call the CAPS office and schedule a consult meeting with one of their...

Illustration by Clare Rodgers.

University hosts prevention trainings to spread awareness for Suicide Prevention Month

Kayla Gleason, Reporter September 18, 2024

Various upcoming events have been planned across campus for Suicide Prevention Month. Two of the events are being hosted by the Kent State Center for Public Policy and Health.  The first event will...

Townhall II is located at 155 N Water Street in downtown Kent.

Townhall II opens new location in Ravenna to acknowledge community needs

Savana Capp, Reporter June 19, 2024

Townhall II, an integrated health network that provides mental health and recovery treatment services to Portage County, opened a new location on North Chestnut Street last Wednesday to better serve the...

OPINION: Why you should cry

Lara Kilchenmann, Opinion Writer April 29, 2024

Imagine this: You're watching a sappy movie, your emotions bubbling up like a pot of spaghetti on the stove. Suddenly, without warning, the floodgates burst open. You're crying buckets and you can't even...

Active Minds flyer for the Poetry Slam event. Courtesy of Bobby McDonald.

Poetry Slam records low attendance despite the event’s successful past

EmilyJo Jaeger, Reporter April 17, 2024

Active Minds held a poetry slam for students Wednesday at The Student Center, and zero participants showed up to the event.  Active Minds Vice President, Bobby McDonald, said the lack of participants...

Art featured in the Center for Visual Arts building.

The power of utilizing art for mental well-being

Kaitlyn Roth, Reporter April 12, 2024

From painting and drawing to music and writing, students turn to creative outlets as a way to cope with stress and mental health challenges. Alongside this practice, there is a growing recognition of...

Students learned mental health basics during virtual U Good event.

U Good event shares mental health tips

Kaitlyn Roth, Reporter February 29, 2024

The Center for Public Policy and Health hosted a virtual U Good “Mental Health 101” event Wednesday to raise awareness about mental health and to provide information about the basics of mental health,...

The Kent State Anthropology Department

UGood events work to promote mental health awareness among students

Kayleigh Shafer, Reporter February 2, 2024

To prioritize mental health, the university has introduced UGood events, which are designed to involve and educate students to embrace healthful practices that contribute to their overall mental wellbeing. “We’re...

Instructor Nicole Lutz teaching Saturday morning basics yoga class at One Love Yoga.

One Love Yoga offers de-stressing yoga classes in downtown Kent

EmilyJo Jaeger, Reporter January 28, 2024

One Love Yoga extends daily practices ranging from beginner classes like slow flow yoga to more advanced classes such as aerial yoga and barre. A class at One Love Yoga aims to provide a relaxing atmosphere...