The Ithacan

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.

What is your experience with mental health?

By Jay Bradley • November 11, 2021

In short, if you have found yourself struggling with mental health with regards to school or social interactions, just know you are not alone

Commentary: Social media influences college students

By Max Isaac • November 11, 2021

Some of the effects on mental health can be depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and a dopamine addiction.

Column: ‘Tis the season to ask for help

By Allie Richter • November 11, 2021

Seasonal depression, also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a mood disorder that is related to the changing of the seasons.

Student athletes also struggle

By Allie Richter • October 21, 2021

Helping people with their mental health and creating more awareness around it is something I am deeply passionate about.

School of Music students organize mental health group

By Mike Ross, Contributing Writer • October 21, 2021

From left, seniors Gavin Tremblay and Erin Smith began musicians’ wellness circles to give music students a chance to take care of mental health.

Ithaca College examining mental health policies

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief • September 30, 2021

Brian Petersen, director of the CAPS, said there is currently a group of administrators that is looking at different colleges across the country to see how they are handling crisis counseling.

‘The Intersection’ – A Conversation with Anabel Evren

By Frankie Walls, Managing Editor • September 18, 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...

Commentary: The importance of the Noon Hour Meditation

By Mary Ann Erickson • September 8, 2021

We are all living in a time of great uncertainty. Students are at a life stage that is full of transitions and I hope that our meditation sessions can help.

Music students take initiative to take care of their mental health

By Grace Azaula, Opinon Editor • April 7, 2021

From left, sophomore Tim Coene and junior Erin Smith use one of the new mental health rooms they helped to create in the James J. Whalen Center for Music.

Editorial: “Wellness days” do not alleviate college stress

By The Ithacan • March 25, 2021

We are overcoming a pandemic, collegewide changes and individual challenges of life. All of us need more than one day to even begin recovering.

‘The Moon Rises Too’ – At a Crossroads: Wanting to Move Slowly in a Fast-paced World

By The Ithacan, Nijha Young • November 16, 2020

The Ithacan · 'The Moon Rises Too' - Director of Religion and Spirituality Hierald Osorto On the first full-length episode of The Moon Rises Too, host Nijha Young speaks with Hierald Osorto, director...