The first couple weeks of school are popularly assumed to be the easiest of the semester. That assumption, argues Maggie McBride PO ‘23, is entirely wrong.
Tag: Mental Health Resources
Five years after the Wabash Report, Harvey Mudd continues to reckon with workload and culture
Five years ago, in March 2017, TSL published the leaked Wabash Report, a 2015 investigation that exposed the severity of Harvey Mudd College’s curriculum and workload. Students quoted in the report spoke about sacrificing sleep, hobbies, hygiene and religious practices in order to manage their classes.
Working on wellness: Let the tears flow
Although societal stigmas discourage crying, it’s incredibly helpful for your mental health, writes health and wellness columnist Sydney Lee CM ’22.
Working on wellness: You’re not the imposter, the little voice in your head is
Health and wellness columnist Sydney Lee CM ’22 shares her tips for dealing with imposter syndrome.
Anonymous mental health app ‘Unmasked’ launches at the 5Cs
Created for students by students, Unmasked is an anonymous messaging board for those struggling with mental health issues.
With competition on hold, athletic departments zero in on student-athletes’ mental health
With competition still on pause, 5C athletic departments are as focused on student-athletes’ mental health as much as their physical health.
Claremont Colleges unveil new telehealth service
The Claremont Colleges unveiled a new telehealth option to supplement the limited services of Student Health Services and Monsour Counseling.
Students take mental health feedback into their own hands
The Claremont Mental Health Initiative, a student-led initiative aiming to improve 7C mental health resources, released a survey Feb. 23 to assess students’ experiences with access to mental health resources at the 7Cs.
Scripps’ Tiernan Field House opens wellness room with napping beds, TED talks and more
Need a place to recline on comfy cushions, relax in a massage chair and unwind from a stressful day?
You might want to pay a visit to the new Scripps Wellness Room located in the Sallie Tiernan Field House (TFH). The space offers a getaway from college life where students can lie down for a nap, chill out in a massage chair and more.
OPINION: In favor of being more than just okay
Too often, people parrot off the phrase “it’s okay not to be okay.” We should strive for clearer, more helpful dialogue about mental health.