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Josh Rivedal, a playwright, author and mental health advocate, came to campus to discuss depression and suicide March 1.

Performer advocates for mental health awareness

By Hannah Fitzpatrick, Staff Writer March 6, 2018
Ithaca College’s Active Minds and Mental Health Awareness for Musicians brought Josh Rivedal, mental health advocate, discussed depression and suicide March 1.
Past Deadline

Past Deadline: Get CAPS Ready — how mental health help has evolved at IC

By Nick Friend, Podcast Editor February 2, 2018

In this episode of "Past Deadline," host Grace Elletson sits down with Natalie Shanklin, managing editor of The Ithacan and Zoe Howland, co-president of Active Minds, to discuss the Get CAPS Ready...

Sophomore August Miguez writes that law enforcement officers must be better trained to deal with mental health issues, and that the media needs to be more respectful of LGBT individuals.

Commentary: Mental health needs to be addressed in LGBTQ community

By August Miguez September 26, 2017
Why wouldn’t officers receive mental health training when, statistically, one out of every four college-age individuals struggle with mental illness?
There is not a collegewide policy that mandates professors to include mental health statements on syllabi. However, most schools at Ithaca College recommend their professors to provide these statements for students on syllabi, according to the deans of each school.

IC Professors reflect on mental health statements on syllabi

By Matt Ristaino, Contributing Writer February 15, 2017
James Rada, associate professor of journalism, said he has been making sure students know about mental health resources available to them for years.
Active Minds holds vigil to discuss mental health on campus

Active Minds holds vigil to discuss mental health on campus

By Sam Haut, Contributing Writer October 5, 2016
More than 70 people gathered Oct. 3 at the Free Speech Rock for a “moment of action” to discuss ways to increase dialogue around mental health.
Junior Christopher Biehn, as part of the student-run group, Listen. Learn. Accept., will be sponsoring a black-and-white photo challenge.

Q&A: Photo challenge hopes to spark dialogue on mental health

By Celisa Calacal, Opinion Editor October 3, 2016
For the second consecutive year, junior Christopher Biehn is launching a photo challenge to raise awareness about mental illness.
Dior Vargas, a Latina, feminist mental-health advocate, spoke at Ithaca College on Sept. 28. Her address centered on the lack of representation of people of color in mental-illness discussions.

Dior Vargas speaks at IC about mental health stigmas

By Stephanie Siok, Contributing Writer October 2, 2016
Dior Vargas, a Latina, feminist mental-health advocate, spoke at Ithaca College on Sept. 28 at the invitation of PODER, an IC Latino organization.
For Black Women Like Me - Mental Health, Part 4

For Black Women Like Me – Mental Health, Part 4

May 11, 2016

Ithaca College senior Courtney shares her story to grow confidence in her gender and racial identity. Courtney is the co-president of Active Minds, a club that empowers students to change perceptions about...

Students shared their experiences with mental health and its intersection with race, gender and sexual identity at a panel titled “We’re Here, Too,” encouraging audience members to ask questions and engage in conversation to help break the stigma surrounding mental health.

Ithaca College students discuss mental health intersectionality

By Annika Kushner, Staff Writer April 24, 2016
“LGBT people, POC and other marginalized groups are here too, and their/our mental health is important and should be talked about more both in general and within those communities,” Lopez said.
Students gathered for Active Minds’ largest discussion of the year, focusing on mental illness in comedy. Approximately 30 students attended the event March 24 in Williams Hall hosted by Active Minds, a student organization focused on spreading awareness of mental health.

Ithaca College group hosts event exploring mental health

By Maura Aleardi, Staff Writer March 27, 2016
“I think, even though we’ve come a long way, even in places like Ithaca College, where we’re very liberal and we are very open-minded to a lot of ideas, mental illness is still considered taboo, and there’s still a large stigma surrounding it that prevents people from being open to talking about it,” he said. “I think if we get the conversation going, it might spread.”
Those Funny Feelings – Mental Health, Part 3

Those Funny Feelings – Mental Health, Part 3

March 25, 2016
Junior Matt Hirsch uses stand-up comedy as a method for sharing his experience with mental illnesses.
We All Have Something - Mental Health, Part 2

We All Have Something – Mental Health, Part 2

February 20, 2016
For six years, Ithaca College student Molly struggled with an eating disorder, depression and obsessive compulsive disorder. She shares how her recovery process has inspired her to take active roles in the college community.
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