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What is your experience with mental health?

By Gisela Rosa • November 11, 2021

At this point in the semester, many college students are mentally exhausted and feel as if they cannot keep going and push through anything.

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.

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.

What is your experience post virtual learning?

By Frankie Walls • November 4, 2021

There’s something funny about the workaholic/always on your grind mentality because no one tells you to slow down until you’ve already burnt yourself out.

‘The Brown Girl Chronicles’ – During a Pandemic: POC Mental Health

By The Ithacan, Sobeida Rosa • October 25, 2020

The Ithacan · 'The Brown Girl Chronicles' - During a Pandemic: POC Mental Health Host Sobeida Rosa is back with her final season of The Brown Girl Chronicles. This season, Rosa will be hosting a small...

‘The Moon Rises Too’ – The New Moon Episode

By The Ithacan, Nijha Young • October 25, 2020

The Ithacan · 'The Moon Rises Too' - The New Moon Episode Welcome to The Moon Rises Too, a personal growth podcast that discusses the journey to making peace with ourselves by exploring and embracing...

Speaker advises how to bring sustainability to personal relationships

By Olivia King, Staff Writer • April 29, 2019

“It seems to be crucial for human beings to experience ourselves as held in care and love," Makransky said. "We need that."

Hair and Self Care Festival celebrates self-love

By Cassie Goldstein and Violet Leith • September 18, 2018

Simon said she wants Ithacans to focus more on their emotional health, realizing that it’s OK to treat themselves and indulge in a little self-love.

Prioritizing Self-Care Over Productivity

By Christina Tudor • March 30, 2016

Hello there blog, How’s it going? I’m sorry I’ve been MIA from you all. I’ve been thinking about writing every day but have needed the break. I feel like my creativity and energy...

Setting Aside Some Time for Yourself

By Christina Tudor • February 16, 2016

Given that the past couple of days seemed to be all about Galentine’s Day and Valentine’s Day and generally focusing on relationships, I think it’s time that we put aside some time to focus on ourselves...

New Semester Activist Resolutions

By Christina Tudor • September 1, 2015

New semester, new blog posts! Let’s do this! I’m ready to get back to studying about subjects I care about, organizing on campus, and continuing with my projects both new and old. That being said,...

Let’s Talk About Activist Burnout

By Christina Tudor • July 28, 2015

Hi there, blog. Do you remember me? I’ve missed you. I really have. Each day I tell myself I want to blog. I tell myself that today will be the day that I post. I have lists of blog ideas...