Mental health stigma in India causes delays in intervention and treatment
Some multigenerational families provide guidance for youth while others pass down misconceptions about mental health.
How a UMD student navigated cultural mental health stigma, treatment
For all of her life, Lidia Gonzalez struggled to identify what made her feel depressed. Now her Salvadoran family is starting to understand her pleas for help.
She asked for help. U.S. public high school counseling fell short.
After moving to Maryland from Belgium, Luisa Barros-Checcucci struggled to find the same support she had in Belgium.
State corruption and family pressure stifle health progress of rural Pakistani communities
Political instability and underfunded health systems perpetuate cycles of violence and poor mental health in Pakistan.
Students in South Korea begin to value self-care amid academic pressures
South Korean media and television are helping raise awareness of youth experiences with stress and anxiety.
Mental health stories beyond UMD: International students discuss mental health experiences
A special project about UMD international students navigating mental health and culture shock.
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The Diamondback’s 2023 Wellness Guide
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The Maryland General Assembly ought to let us try four day workweeks
The five-day workweek is outdated and forces us to live to work, rather than work to live.