The Ithacan

Commentary: Students must explore beyond their residence hall

By Cole Turner • September 28, 2022

Compared to other big state universities which are entire towns themselves, we’re so fortunate to call a town with so many opportunities our home.

Commentary: Hustle culture enables a toxic environment on campus

By Claire McGinnity • April 15, 2022

Hustling overall blurs the line between productivity and overworking, and if you don’t learn your limits, you are going to burn out fast.

What is your experience with mental health?

By Frankie Walls • November 11, 2021

Until very recently, it still seemed taboo for people of color to even seek out therapy or talk about the need for medication.

‘The Intersection’ – A Conversation with Anabel Evren

By Frankie Walls, Managing Editor • September 17, 2021

The Ithacan · 'The Intersection' - A Conversation with Anabel Evren In this week’s episode, host Frankie Walls talks to senior Anabel Evren about their shared experience with mental health and handling...

‘The Brown Girl Chronicles’- Conversations About Mental Health (Part 1)

November 11, 2019

https://soundcloud.com/ithacan-main/the-brown-girl-chronicles-conversations-about-mental-health-part-1 Host Sobeida talks about mental health in this episode with Active Minds’ co-president, Kelly...

Researchers study increase in depression for students

By Antonio Ferme, Staff Writer • September 17, 2019

Poor mental health among students has increased across the U.S. Research by Ithaca College faculty and students shows the college is no exception.

Review: Show breathes life into mental illness awareness

By Avery Alexander • March 18, 2019

Media covering mental illness is often touchy. Even with recent movements to normalize mental health struggles, mainstream culture still ignores and ostracizes topics like suicide and depression. It is...

Exploring the Emerald Isle: Adjusting to a new culture

By Olivia Riggio, Staff Writer • March 25, 2018

Ireland has made moves to change attitudes about mental health through educational movements like the Green Ribbon Campaign, spearheaded by SeeChange.

Interactive play addresses themes of depression and suicide

By Kara Bowen, Staff Writer • November 1, 2017

Every character besides the narrator is played by a member of the audience. Some stay in their seats ... while others are brought onto the stage.

Deja View: ’13 Reasons Why’ falsely depicts mental illness

By Kendyl Bennett, Podcast Editor • April 19, 2017

In a special roundtable edition of Deja View, Reviews Editor Jake Leary dives into the controversy surrounding Netflix's "13 Reasons Why." He is joined by Assistant Multimedia Editor Matt Maloney, Opinion...

Review: Netflix mixes its messages in controversial series

By Matt Maloney, Assistant Multimedia Editor • April 18, 2017

The highs of the narrative can’t compensate for the lows of the message. “13 Reasons Why” isn’t the mental health education it could have been.

For Black Women Like Me – Mental Health, Part 4

May 10, 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...