UMD Counseling Center implements 2 new student support initiatives The new initiatives include an embedded services program and the Mental Health Emergency Assessment and Response Team, dubbed “MHEART.” Oliver Mack October 21, 2024
Patty Perillo discusses mental health, food insecurity with UMD RHA The student affairs division recently launched a new mental health website that serves as a “centralized portal” for mental health resources. Nicole Pilsbury October 16, 2024
UMD arborist leads Memorial Chapel garden tours for new parents and their babies The first tour group of this semester strolled through the university’s Garden of Reflection and Remembrance on Friday. Freelance Reporter September 15, 2024
Here are some of the bills UMD RHA passed this year The University of Maryland RHA passed 26 bills this year, including one creating a new mental health committee. Irit Skulnik May 10, 2024
OCD, existentialism drive ‘Turtles All the Way Down’ adaptation The newest John Green adaptation follows a unique protagonist with a severe case of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Matt Kauffman May 8, 2024
Prince George’s County Council proposes 911 registry for people with special needs The program would alert first responders of registered individuals’ mental health risks and special needs when responding to a call. Audrey Keefe April 28, 2024
UMD’s counseling center needs revamping. Here’s a cost effective way to do it. Greater access to therapy on campus would give students struggling with mental health an outlet. Joey Barke April 5, 2024
Prince George’s County residents detail challenges with county’s mental health resources Prince George's County has seen an increase in reported mental health challenges in recent years. Savannah Grooms November 10, 2023
Pressure to graduate in four years is artificial. There’s nothing wrong with taking five. College is meant for exploration. It doesn’t need to be done in four years. Hunter Craig October 20, 2023
UMD Graduate school dean discusses collective bargaining, food insecurity at GSG meeting Stephen Roth spoke with Graduate Student Government representatives on issues including collective bargaining rights, food insecurity and mental health. Sam Gauntt October 2, 2023