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CAPS combines therapy, Dungeons & Dragons to help students improve mental health
BYU’s Counseling and Psychological Services provides students with opportunities to explore their identities and connect with others through group therapy involving popular role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons.
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Students tackle mental health during 'midterm season'
As BYU gets close to the end of “midterm season,” students may experience problems with motivation and mental health.
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Long CAPS waitlist prompts students to utilize other campus resources
Students seeking therapy from BYU's Counseling and Psychological Services are facing longer-than-average wait times to meet with counselors, and CAPS staff are encouraging students to address their mental health with lesser-known campus resources.
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BYU CAPS holds intergenerational trauma lecture for Fall 2022 Multicultural Forum
BYU’s Counseling and Psychological Services presented a lecture on intergenerational trauma for students of color on Oct 18.
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Nutritional information on menus may be a possible trigger for eating disorders
A study done by the National Library of Medicine showed that calories on menus may cause those diagnosed with anorexia nervosa to order significantly less food than normal and those with bulimia nervosa to order significantly more.
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Suicide Prevention Month raises awareness for resources, help
September is National Suicide Prevention Month in the United States. However, we can always find ways to prevent suicide and help those who are struggling.
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You Are Loved campaign reminds students of campus resources, encourages awareness
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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Highlights from BYU colleges: Business, mathematics professors win awards
Marriott School of Business
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Provo therapists say mental health concerns are high amid COVID-19
Utah County therapists are adjusting to meeting with their patients virtually and are continuing to see an increase of mental health concerns related to COVID-19.
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BYU hosts first Racial Stress Awareness Week
BYU is sponsoring a series of events Oct. 12 through Oct. 15 to address racial stress on campus.
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Campus reacts to anonymous comments at black immigrant panel
Counseling and Psychological Services will hold a 'safe space' event on Feb. 14 for students negatively impacted by anonymous comments made at a black immigrant panel event last Thursday.
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Mental health apps provide opportunities for students
Experts say mental health apps, while unable to replace in-person counseling, can provide many benefits to students.
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BYU releases results of sexual assault campus climate survey
BYU conducted a campus climate survey earlier this year regarding incidents of sexual misconduct and campus perceptions of the issue. Forty-three percent of BYU students participated in the survey.
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Utah House bill funds youth suicide prevention
Suicide was the first leading cause of death for Utahns between the ages of 10-24 in 2015. National Suicide Prevention Week, held this year from September 11-16, aims to create healthy conversations about the highly stigmatized topic and raise awareness about resources available to those struggling with suicidal ideation.
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Emotional support animals help BYU students with depression, anxiety
Leticia Escobedo loves Prince Blanket. He lives in her apartment, where she feeds him, plays with him and cleans up after him. In return, he loves her back and comforts her when she's feeling blue.
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BYU to host national disabilities awareness week
Surprising statistics of disabilities in America according to the CDC. (The Universe)
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