UMD Senate discusses community’s mental health moving forward
The university's Counseling Center saw a 26 percent increase in after hour crisis calls in 2021.
UMD SGA lists mental health, student fees as key priorities
Ahead of the legislative body's spring term, student leaders discussed a variety of initiatives and issues they plan to tackle.
UMD Counseling Center is seeing even more demand than usual this semester
The increased demand is leading to weeks-long waits for students in non-urgent situations.
With the pandemic ongoing, students should be eased back into school with virtual options
To ease into the transition of regular college life, professors should offer mandatory virtual options for classes and clubs.
UMD school of public health hosts panel on nature and mental health
Research has shown that being out in nature lowers levels of depression, stress levels, anxiety, rumination and hypertension.
UMD SGA discusses crime, mental health survey at general body meeting
SGA also heard a presentation on campus projects, including Purple Line construction.
In effort to build community trust, UMPD introduces comfort dog
Experts say there’s more to do in improving police relations, especially when it comes to mental health crises.
UMD hosts Mental Health Awareness Week, emphasizes well-being amid in-person transition
The Counseling Center teamed up with various mental health and student groups on the campus to organize events for the week.
Proposal in University Senate seeks to change UMD’s mental health excused absence policy
Exact wording of any future policy changes would be decided by the Senate’s Academic Procedures & Standards Committee.
UMD SGA discusses three bills aiming to improve community health
The bills focus on sexual assault awareness, mental health first aid training and a social media push on free emergency contraceptives.