Overwhelmed with juggling classwork, extracurriculars and other commitments with a social life? Health and wellness columnist Sydney Lee CM ’22 recommends taking these steps.
Tag: Mental health
Claremont evaluates pilot for mental health emergency response team
As towns and cities across the country struggle with the goals of their public safety spending, some are working to address the need for mental health professionals to respond to non-criminal police calls. Claremont is in the process of doing just that.
OPINION: 5C students deserve better mental health resources
The 5Cs must dedicate more resources to providing accessible and in-person mental health support for students, especially with the added stresses of a return to on-campus learning, argues Nicholas Black PO ’24.
OPINION: Save lives by keeping AB 988 alive
Assembly Bill 988 will save lives by providing funding for California’s mental health crisis response system, but we need to advocate for it now so it will pass, argues Porter Reyes PO ’25.
OPINION: When it comes to academic teamwork, collaborate with caution
While Harvey Mudd College’s approach of collaboration for school work has its benefits, beware of the often overlooked downsides, argues Serena Mao HM ’25.
OPINION: Boredom is an essential form of self-care
Learning to appreciate boredom can improve our mental health and creativity, writes Mishaal Ijaz SC ’24.
OPINION: The 5Cs must prioritize athletes’ mental health
The 5Cs must regard mental health among athletes as equally important as physical health, argues Abby Loiselle PO ’23.
OPINION: Don’t scapegoat social media alone for poor mental health
The alleged harm that social media poses to mental health is largely exaggerated, and we should learn how to use social media responsibly rather than reject it, argues Kenny Le PZ ’25.
OPINION: Pomona must address stresses faced by international students during distance learning
Pomona College must acknowledge the treatment of international students during the COVID-19 pandemic and increase institutional support for them, writes Yutong Niu PO ’23.
OPINION: Socializing can wait, your mental health can’t
Avoid social burnout from returning to campus by prioritizing your mental health, says Shay Suresh CM ’24.