It is all overwhelming, but busy students can find some peace. Illustration by Darlene Maes. By Darlene Maes, Staff Reporter The transition to taking courses via Zoom at California State University, Dominguez Hills has impacted not only students but faculty and staff as well. The experience of bad internet connection issues and being kicked out […]
Tag: Mental Health
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All Minds Matter and this Group Proves it
Board members of Mind Matters at CSUDH. Photo by Yesenia Flores By Yesenia Flores Minds Matter at CSUDH is not just another student-led mental health advocacy and support group on campus. It aims to raise mental health awareness on campus and in surrounding communities, one person at a time, by reaching out to anyone who […]
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Battling the Stigma Around Asking for Help
By Destiny TorresStaff Reporter When we don’t understand something in a class, it is obvious to raise your hand and ask for clarification. If you break your arm while learning how to ride a bike, the obvious solution is to go to a hospital for treatment. When it comes to mental health, however, we are […]
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September is Fading but Need for Awareness Continues
By Yesenia FloresStaff Reporter September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and I am very much aware. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the second leading cause of death for college students, and a 2018 national survey of 67,000 college students found that one in five had experienced suicidal thoughts. […]