Peru makes mental health a national initiative after decades of ignoring it
Stigma about mental health made conversations about eating disorders secretive among youth.
UMD seniors bring personal stories to life through dance
The performances expressed personal topics such as loneliness, anxiety and depression.
Return of in-person campus life has made some UMD students anxious, uncertain
Some students have struggled to adjust to the return of crowded public spaces and dozens of masked social interactions each day.
Seek support, practice acceptance: Mental health tips from UMD’s newest students
UMD counseling center survey shows spikes in anxiety and depression amid COVID-19
I’ve been a senior at UMD for 25 years. Here’s what I’ve learned.
Life lessons from a 25th year senior.
Facing a shortage of PPE, local medical professionals stress as COVID-19 spreads
Patients are worried, and so are the professionals.
UMD’s Counseling Center hosts first of many virtual mental health workshops
The workshops are aimed at helping students manage stress and anxiety during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Social distancing isn’t easy for people with anxiety disorders. But it can be better.
Coping with anxiety during a pandemic isn't impossible.
UMD counseling center braces for uptick in students seeking help during COVID-19 pandemic
Although the center hasn't seen an increase in calls yet, its director says he's been monitoring the volume.
Empty shelves, carts piled high: College Park grocery stores in the time of coronavirus
Grocery store employees have struggled to keep pace with surging demand as shoppers anxiously stock up on canned food, frozen vegetables, chicken and other products.