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Campus

CAPS introduces mothers' support group

By Elena Castro
February 26, 2021 12:00 AM
BYU Counseling and Psychological Services introduced a young mothers' group to support student moms with children 2 years old and younger.
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Healthy Living

Sunlight, good sleep habits are the best medicine for seasonal depression

By Maddie Selcho
January 27, 2021 12:00 AM
BYU experts say there are ways to combat seasonal depression from home despite the isolation caused by COVID-19.
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Campus Events

CAPS offers workshop to help students cope with COVID-19

By Elena Castro
January 20, 2021 12:00 AM
BYU Counseling and Psychological Services is putting on a series of workshops for students who need ways to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Healthy Living

BYU CAPS gives students access to free mental health apps

By Victoria Alliaud
January 04, 2021 12:00 AM
Mental health apps have become popular among students, according to Klint Hobbs, a psychologist at BYU Counseling and Psychological Services.
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Campus Events

You Are Loved campaign reminds students of campus resources, encourages awareness

By Allison McArthur
December 07, 2020 12:00 AM
The You Are Loved campaign on campus last week reminded students of their individual importance while raising awareness of the mental health resources that are available to them.
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Campus

CAPS offers advice for election stress

By Sydnee Gonzalez
November 07, 2020 12:00 AM
Stress is high as election drama drags on and misinformation about the voting process runs rampant.
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Campus Events

BYU hosts first Racial Stress Awareness Week

By McCall Andrizzi
October 13, 2020 12:00 AM
BYU is sponsoring a series of events Oct. 12 through Oct. 15 to address racial stress on campus.
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Healthy Living

Campus survey focuses on understanding mental health to help students thrive

By Cassidy Wixom
September 28, 2020 12:00 AM
Students and faculty in the BYU public health department conducted a survey on mental health on campus to improve student mental health and wellness as part of the ThrYve initiative.
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Featured

BYU CAPS counselor discusses handling media overload

By Spencer Mcwilliams
June 11, 2020 12:00 AM
People who constantly consume media can become overwhelmed with news and posts about the pandemic, conversations about the Black Lives Matter movement and more.
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Healthy Living

BYU provides mental health options during COVID-19 outbreak

By Decker Westenburg
April 15, 2020 12:00 AM
BYU and other Utah organizations are working to help students stay healthy as residents across the nation practice social distancing.
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Campus Events

BYU CAPS recommends self-care during quarantine

By Nathan Wanlass
April 09, 2020 12:00 AM
BYU Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) hosted a Zoom conference for students on Thursday, April 9. The meeting's purpose was to give advice on dealing with stress and increasing motivation during times of uncertainty.
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Healthy Living

'I don't belong' — impostor syndrome affects BYU students

By Emma Benson
February 10, 2020 12:00 AM
Jenna Lindsey had always been a good student — school came easy to her. But when she came to BYU for the first time, she realized it was much more challenging than high school.
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Editorials

Opinion: Striving for but not achieving perfection

By Alicia Matsuura
January 28, 2020 12:00 AM
A couple months ago, I had the opportunity to interview three mental health counselors who work for BYU Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). They collectively agreed that one of the most common reasons students struggle with anxiety and depression is due to pressure of achieving perfection in a highly stressful environment.
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Healthy Living

Mental health apps provide opportunities for students

By Harriet Norcross
January 23, 2020 12:00 AM
Experts say mental health apps, while unable to replace in-person counseling, can provide many benefits to students.
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Campus

BYU researchers discover trauma victims may negate negative outcomes

By Kenna Colton
December 10, 2019 12:00 AM
A 1998 study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that children who experience four or more traumatic experiences were expected to have worse health outcomes compared to those who don't. A team of BYU psychologists recently discovered that positive reinforcers in the lives of children who have undergone traumatic events may negate negative health outcomes.
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Editorials

Opinion: Thanks for listening, BYU

By Spencer Mcwilliams
December 09, 2019 12:00 AM
BYU has seen a lot of changes this past year — the biggest one being the Honor Code reformations. I remember reading the Honor Code stories that the students were posting and wondering what BYU was going to do about it. There were so many debates about the Honor Code and what it stood for; I felt that a divide was being created among the campus community.
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Campus

BYU counselors see increased demand for suicide prevention training

By Karina Andrew
May 20, 2019 12:00 AM
Psychologist and assistant clinical professor Klint Hobbs works in the BYU Counseling and Psychological Services to help students deal with crises. (Addie Blacker)
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Healthy Living

Seasonal changes affect student life

By Brynn Dew
May 03, 2016 12:00 AM
Spring weather can expose individuals to seasonal allergens. Washing hands and using nasal spray can help treat allergy symptoms. (Maddi Driggs)
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