When it comes to mental health care in the U.S., Missouri is the worst. According to the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), an organization that determines health professional shortage areas (HPSA) in all 50 states and U.S. territories, the Show Me state was the worst at covering its populations’…
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Featured Club: Students for Mental Health
A nascent student group at William Jewell College is aiming to spread awareness about mental health on campus. This organization, called Students for Mental Health (SMH), has an executive board comprised of Cara Ellman, senior music performance major, as president; Jonathan Daniel, senior Oxbridge: Music and philosophy major, as vice…
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Health Column: The stigma surrounding mental illness
We have all felt it one way or another. Life seems to throw every challenge and obstacle in our way, and some days we may feel like we’re drowning under the weight of the world. We may distance ourselves from others in attempt to avoid questions like “what’s wrong, shake…
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Self-Exploration Column: When breaks feel anything but restful
This article has gone through several drafts. Even now, I do not know how best to articulate my feelings towards the ever-present exhaustion I feel, regardless of whether I am on break or in the middle of the school week. It’s not like I’m against breaks – far from it…
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Self-Exploration: Navigating Positive Self-Dialogues
I agree with many others, neurotypical and otherwise, who find people telling others to just “get over” mental illnesses or “be more positive.” It seems fairly commonplace to denounce these platitudes. At least, I see people countering them with anger–rightfully accusing the phrases of inadequacy. I do want to talk…
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Kander risks political career, furthers mental health awareness
In the face of a conservative national government, former Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander appeared to be the Democratic Party’s new golden boy. Over the past year, he’s had a private meeting with President Obama, been hailed by Joe Biden at donor dinners, become a New York Times bestseller,…
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NBA Stars speak out on mental health
Controversy has arisen in the last year as professional athletes have taken action, either verbally or through methods like silent protest, on issues about which they feel passionate. These have been relatively divisive issues, such as racial equality and our current president’s controversial policy decisions. Recently two NBA All-Stars spoke…
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Mental Health at William Jewell
With a rising epidemic of suicide and mental health issues plaguing college campuses, counseling services at William Jewell College have developed a program that can dramatically reduce the risk of suicide. Approximately 42,773 people commit suicide each year. More teenagers and young adults die from suicide than all other medical…
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Mental Health in the Country and on Campus
On national average, the number of college students who have reported difficulty functioning at school due to poor mental health is at an all time high, according to the National College Health Assessment. While it is unclear why there has been an increase in mental health concerns, some studies show…
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