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Psychologist urges those suffering with mental illness to seek help

February 26, 2019 12:00 AM
Dr. Kay Jamison addresses BYU students about mental illnesses during a forum address on Feb. 26 in the Marriott Center. (Arianna Davidson)
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Massage therapy introduces new mental illness treatments

February 12, 2019 12:00 AM
Fae Ellsworth practices energy work in her office on a client suffering from anxiety-induced lower back pain. (Jessica Smith)
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Broadcast journalist, BYU alum gives keynote speech about mental illness

January 31, 2019 12:00 AM
Jane Clayson Johnson tells audiences to remember to keep an open mind. (Claire Gentry)
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Readers' Forum: 1/29/19

January 29, 2019 12:00 AM
Pen and paper
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Readers' Forum: 12/11/18

December 11, 2018 12:00 AM
Editor's note: This week's Readers' Forum includes letters to the editor that discuss suicidal thoughts and depression. Please use discretion when reading the following letters.
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5 steps for quality sleep

December 06, 2018 12:00 AM
Editor's note: This story runs with Insomnia affecting more and more people.
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Readers' Forum: 11/13/18

November 13, 2018 12:00 AM
Puppy Barn
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Readers' Forum: 10/23/18

October 23, 2018 12:00 AM
Choose to be happy
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BYU trains students, faculty on suicide prevention

October 13, 2018 12:00 AM
The Question Persuade Refer website offers information on how to become a QPR-certified and will be available to all BYU students and faculty. (Brittany Salinas)
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BYU responds to increasing demand for mental health services

September 20, 2018 12:00 AM
Rachel Allen and her husband leaving the BYU Health Center with their daughters Liana, Ava and Ella. (Ty Mullen)
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Art

Alumna teaches art course to help with mental health

September 14, 2018 12:00 AM
Provo artist and instructor Carin Fausett helps a student work out the meaning behind her painting. Fausett offers art classes aimed at helping others deal with mental health issues. (Brittany Salinas)
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Bullying affects students psychologically, administrators say

June 26, 2018 12:00 AM
Editor's note: this article is to be paired with 'Bullying: its evolution, how to combat it.'
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SCR11: Legislator aims to create postpartum depression awareness

March 02, 2018 12:00 AM
Josie Dearing holds her youngest of three daughters close. Like one in eight Utah women, Dearing said she has suffered from postpartum depression. (Josie Dearing)
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Utah youth suicide task force demands immediate action

February 21, 2018 12:00 AM
Rep. Steve Eliason, R-Sandy, holds a gun lock during a news conference at the Utah State Capitol, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, in Salt Lake City. A new task force created to slow the troubling rise of teen suicides in Utah is recommending officials ratchet up public messaging to implore gun-owing parents to keep firearms locked up. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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Mormon culture influences mental illness trends among members

February 05, 2018 12:00 AM
According to an LDS member and a psychologist who treats LDS members, aspects of church culture worsen members' experiences with mental illnesses while church teachings and doctrines help. (Haley Mosher)
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BYU students benefit from emotional support animals in their apartments

January 31, 2018 12:00 AM
When it comes to animals helping their owners, people often think of therapy or guide dogs. Behind closed doors, however, there is another category that all animals — not just dogs — can help their owners with: emotional support.
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8 ways the LDS Church addresses mental illnesses

December 07, 2017 12:00 AM
Oct. 2017 General Conference attenders walk out of the Conference Center. One of the ways the Church addresses mental illnesses is through a recent increase in highlights of the topic during General Conference. (Dani Jardine)
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Managing anxiety as a college student

December 05, 2017 12:00 AM
Kacie Moss (left), a BYU student studying elementary education, was diagnosed with anxiety and depression in Fall 2016. Moss participated in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's Out of the Darkness walk in Salt Lake City with her sister on September 16. (Kacie Moss)
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