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A photo of music notes inside of a pill bottle.  MICHAEL VILLEGAS /  VIA FLICKR CC BY-SA 3.0

Promoting healing and compassion through music

Sydney Riddle October 17, 2021
While many people turn to traditional western medicine when sick or struggling with mental health challenges, the integration of music has long proven to help convey compassion and empathy to many facing health problems.
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Zoom is a video chat service many Stony Brook University students are using to learn remotely. Inappropriate content has interrupted class meetings during the first week learning remotely.SCREENSHOT OF ZOOM HOMEPAGE

Addressing students’ mental health during remote learning

Xenia Gonikberg October 4, 2020
#OPINION Many students suffer from an increasing number of mental health issues because they don't have access to the same resources as before. It is important that these issues are addressed and students are aware of the mental health resources available.
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The Student Health Center across from H-Community.  COVID-19 vaccinations will no longer be required to attend classes starting this summer. BRIANNE LEDDA/STATESMAN FILE

As COVID-19 negatively impacts mental health, CAPS offers students telehealth counseling

Maya Brown and James Bowen October 4, 2020
When a majority of the student body evacuated campus and classes shifted to an online format, Stony Brook University’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) transitioned quickly to a remote format for the rest of the year.
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Addiction needs to be addressed as a mental disorder, not a weakness

Sam Lauria October 4, 2020
#OPINION Stigmatizing addiction is dangerous – it needs to be addressed that people with addictions suffer from severe substance abuse disorder. 
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Stony Brook Student Health Services offers mental health services through Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Twenty-five percent of African Americans seek treatment for mental health issues, compared to 40 percent of white individuals. THE PEOPLE SPEAK!/FLICKR VIA CC BY 2.0

It’s okay to not be okay

Steven Keehner October 4, 2020
#OPINION September is National Suicide Awareness Prevention Month, and it seems more relevant to state this now: there is nothing wrong with having mental health problems.
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The Student Health Center across from H-Community.  COVID-19 vaccinations will no longer be required to attend classes starting this summer. BRIANNE LEDDA/STATESMAN FILE

COVID-19 has taken a significant toll on people’s mental health

Izzy Schlichting August 30, 2020
#OPINION The COVID-19 pandemic and self-isolation have had a toll on the mental health of many. Thankfully, there are a number of ways one can find help, while also following social distancing guidelines.
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Stony Brook Student Health Services offers mental health services through Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Twenty-five percent of African Americans seek treatment for mental health issues, compared to 40 percent of white individuals. THE PEOPLE SPEAK!/FLICKR VIA CC BY 2.0

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

Maya Brown December 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.
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Lauv destigmatizes mental health on his “~how i’m feeling~” Tour

Rabia Gursoy October 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.
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The stigma behind therapy

The stigma behind therapy

Anya Marquardt October 11, 2019
There is a stigma around therapy even though a lot of people could benefit from it.
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World Suicide Prevention Day is a reminder that mental health is a priority

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

Isabelle Panza September 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.
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Assistant Opinions Editor Gabby Pardos pet dog basks in the sun. GABBY PARDO/THE STATESMAN

Why a pet’s life matters

Diva Dotson October 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.
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Counseling and Psychological Services is making new improvements after pressure from the Peer Mental Health Alliance.
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PMHA works on new program to bridge the gap for students struggling with mental illness

Maya Brown October 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).
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