Every college student will take their own unique path, yet every college student will spend their lives comparing themselves to others. Instead of wasting time worrying about others accomplishments, enjoy the time you have and everything will fall into place.
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Much of the mental health issues Gen Z face have to do with technology, specifically, smartphones. We grew up in a world where social media was always at our fingertips and by the time the oldest Gen Z’ers were teenagers, social interaction began to move from in-person to online.
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After a stressful week of midterms, work, and other commitments, it is essential to check on your mental health. For me, a weekend drive always serves as my weekly pick-me-up.
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Charlotte Johnson, VP of student affairs, recently joined the university this year, with an intentional focus that would prioritize student mental health. Johnson shared why she wanted to specifically hone in on mental health and wellbeing when joining USD, with equity and accessibility to mental health resources remaining at the forefront.
Read moreIn an Op-Ed, Contributor Maeve Drury wrote a personal and powerful piece reflecting on her personal experiences with the Counseling Center. Dr. Laura Thackray, Clinical Director of Mental and Behavioral Health at USD, shared her response to students feeling like they are not being adequately supported.
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USD refers their students to the Center of Health and Wellness whenever their mental health is jeopardized. The extent to which the counseling center cares for their students is being questioned due to the experiences of some students.
Read moreMany college students feel pressured to go to every class, get an A on every test, and obtain resume builders whenever possible. We may feel validated when we do well in school or when professors let us know we are doing a good job, but this can disrupt our mental health.
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At the start of March 2020, no one expected what the next year would bring. People held on to each other for the last time, they grieved, they cried, and they constantly told the people in their lives how much they loved them. People felt physically and emotionally distant from the ones they loved. For the first time, some truly didn’t know what was going to happen next. And in the moment, many couldn’t grasp the idea that any goodness or any light could come from one of the darkest years.
Read moreEach year, students look forward to reuniting with their families or traveling to different destinations with friends during spring break. For some, planning a spring break getaway is a rite of passage. Despite the uncertainty that comes with giving students freedom for a week during the COVID-19 pandemic, USD has tried to maintain a sense of normalcy this year by choosing to keep spring break in place over the week of March 29.
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500,000 coronavirus-related deaths; 500,000 people have died in the United States alone. The New York Times reported, “the nation’s total virus toll is higher than in any other country in the world. It has far surpassed early predictions of loss by some federal experts. And it means that more Americans have died from COVID-19 than did on the battlefields of World War I, World War II and the Vietnam War combined.”
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