therapy 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.

Lauv destigmatizes mental health on his “~how i’m feeling~” Tour

by Rabia GursoyArtsOctober 23, 2019October 23, 2019

Looking over the crowd, pop musician Lauv walks onto the stage as hundreds of fans cheer louder and louder. The concert was held on Oct. 11 at Terminal 5, a small venue with fans packed inside.

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.

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).

Getting help comes at a price, and it’s not a cheap one

by Shaina MonteroFeatured OpinionsFebruary 7, 2018February 7, 2018

Ever since I was a freshman in high school I have struggled with depression and, later, bad anxiety. Along with the challenge of getting help, cost is also a significant factor in finding the motivation.

Who you need to know at Stony Brook

by The StatesmanNewsApril 23, 2015August 23, 2015

With over 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students, trying to find your niche as an incoming student can be a pretty difficult feat—but this list will make it easier.

CAPS complaints highlight issue of mental health treatment across nation

by Cory HaltmanNewsOctober 31, 2014October 30, 2014

The 2014 National Survey of College Counseling Centers conducted by the American College Counseling Association revealed that a majority of universities have seen an increase in the number of students…

Wortman explains grief and time to heal from trauma

by Sarah KirkupNewsSeptember 16, 2014

By the time Camille Wortman graduated from Duke University with her Ph.D., she felt as if psychologists were not focusing enough on treating grief and traumatic losses.