CAPS Archives – The Statesman

SBU researcher wins $2 million to research treatment for teenage depression

by Maya BrownNewsDecember 1, 2019December 1, 2019

On Nov. 22, Jessica Schleider, a researcher at Stony Brook University (SBU), received the President’s New Researcher Award by the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, based on the promise of developing theoretical or practical applications that represent advances to the field.

The stigma behind therapy

by Anya MarquardtOpinionsOctober 11, 2019October 11, 2019

There is a stigma around therapy even though a lot of people could benefit from it.

World Suicide Prevention Day is a reminder that mental health is a priority

by Isabelle PanzaOpinionsSeptember 15, 2019September 15, 2019

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and it is a reminder to every student that their mental health is imperative to leading a happy, healthy life.

Just Ask: Welcoming our new students

by Gabby PardoOpinionsAugust 25, 2019August 25, 2019

Hi from Advice and Beyond! We would like to welcome all of our new students to Stony Brook by giving some helpful information about how to make your mark. Coming to a new school can be overwhelming, so here are some helpful tips!

Editorial: Introducing “Just Ask”: an advice column

by The Editorial BoardOpinions Top StoryAugust 25, 2019August 25, 2019

“Advice and Beyond,” The Statesman’s new advice column, will be used to offer a second perspective to issues students may be facing and answer questions they may have — whether it be academic or personal.

We need to talk about the ugly side of mental illness too

by Aaron San JoseOpinionsApril 23, 2019April 23, 2019

I ended up cursing the operator out and hanging up. I was on the verge of my umpteenth mental breakdown and wanted to talk to another empathizing human.

Undergraduate Student Government candidates debate ahead of election

by Brianne LeddaNewsMarch 31, 2019April 1, 2019

More than half a dozen candidates running for Undergraduate Student Government positions presented their initiatives and platforms on Tuesday, March 26 in the Student Activities Center.

CAPS helped me; maybe it can help you too

by Joshua BlakeOpinionsDecember 2, 2018December 2, 2018

I decided to seek counseling at the university’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) office.

Why a pet’s life matters

by Diva DotsonOpinionsOctober 17, 2018October 17, 2018

Whether they bark, meow or hiss, pets give you the kind of unconditional love you rarely get from a human. It might seem weird to people without any pets, but that furry friend can have a huge impact on a person’s health and well-being.

PMHA works on new program to bridge the gap for students struggling with mental illness

by Maya BrownNews Top StoryOctober 2, 2018October 2, 2018

The Peer Mental Health Alliance (PMHA) wants to bring a program to campus to fill certain gaps in mental health coverage that they say are not being addressed by Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS).