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.
How to transition back to in person
Coming back to campus could be hard. Here's how to face COVID-induced anxiety.
“We’re human, too”: The US women’s gymnastics team is a symbol of strength
Simone Biles doesn't need a medal to show her strength
How to nurture your mental and physical health while at college
Taking care of yourself is super important. Here are some tips for maintaining your mental and physical health.