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Nation

Happy Valley? Despite depression and suicide rates, Provo named 7th happiest U.S. city

By Kaitlyn Bancroft
November 06, 2017 12:00 AM
According to a recent National Geographic article, Provo is the seventh happiest city in the U.S. This is in contrast to new reports from the Utah Women and Leadership Project that say, among other statistics, that Utah has the seventh highest suicide rate in the nation. (Haley Mosher)
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Campus Events

HumorU takes stand against suicide

By Jacob Osborn
September 15, 2017 12:00 AM
Former HumorU member Zac Heaton makes audiences smile during one of his stand up routines. (HumorU)
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Campus News

BYU research explores impact of depressed dads

By Braden Lanham
June 20, 2017 12:00 AM
Professor Kevin Shafer's research analyzes how mental illness affects fathers and their families. (Illustration by Rachel Andrews)
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Healthy Living

Technology may have negative social effect on kids

By Maddy French
April 12, 2017 12:00 AM
From left: Jack, Levi and Nick Johnson play games on their electronic devices. (Kate Johnson)
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Uncategorized

Professionals, peers suggest habits to improve mood

By Taylor Zundel
April 03, 2017 12:00 AM
Caroline Bailey, left, Allie Oberfield and Brooke Humphreys enjoy being together because it lifts their moods. (Caroline Bailey)
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Local

Study shows LGBT BYU students at higher risk for depression, suicide

By Jessica Olsen
January 20, 2017 12:00 AM
Jacob Dunford, who works for Provo's first LGBT resource center Encircle, looks out the Encircle home window at the Provo City Center Temple. (Jessica Olsen)
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Religion

Faith's role in dealing with depression

By Ben Wallace
December 01, 2016 12:00 AM
Depression affects over 16 million Americas every year and has become a leading health issue. Members of the LDS faith are not immune from this illness and have to deal not only with the physical and mental issues, but spiritual ones as well.
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Healthy Living

Depression, mental illness a reality for many college students

By Ben Wallace
November 22, 2016 12:00 AM
College is a stressful time for students nationwide. Staying up too late. Sleeping too long. The press of daily classes and tests. Working to pay tuition. Applying for student loans. Juggling social priorities.
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Healthy Living

LDS woman's search for optimism sparks worldwide service campaign

By Karenna Meredith
November 10, 2016 12:00 AM
The executive board of the 444 project includes Olivia Evans (left), Josie Solomon (middle) and Brighton Solomon (right). Josie's bipolar disorder influenced the project. (Adam Pavas)
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Healthy Living

Health officials: Social media affects students' mental health

By Karenna Meredith
October 11, 2016 12:00 AM
Scrolling through Instagram while bored during class or keeping updated on the latest Facebook statuses may seem harmless to a student's health. However, in a study published in 2016, researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine found the more time young adults spend on social media sites, the more likely they are to become depressed.
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Campus

BYU study finds inversion, rainy days have no effect on emotional distress

By Jessica Olsen
September 28, 2016 12:00 AM
An individual looks out into the water at Utah Lake. BYU professors found no statistically significant effect of cloudy days on emotional distress, but they did find that sun time plays a role in a person's emotional state. (Jessica Olsen)
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Featured

Students with anxiety, depression overcrowding counseling centers

By Alex Clark
September 22, 2016 12:00 AM
College counseling centers throughout the country are experiencing a rise in students seeking help. (Photo Illustration/Universe archives).
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Narratives

LDS missionaries struggle to transition after returning home early

By Jessilyn Gale
September 22, 2016 12:00 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVw8wHyZFCQ
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Campus Events

Education Week Round-up

By Theresa Davis
August 19, 2016 12:00 AM
BYU Education Week is one of the most popular times for the community members to visit campus. With speakers from Elder Holland to well-known BYU professors, Education Week covers a variety of topics for all ages.
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Education Week

Education Week: How to overcome perfection

By Theresa Davis
August 19, 2016 12:00 AM
Carrie M. Wrigley teaches an Education Week class about overcoming perfection. (Maddi Driggs)
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Campus Events

Education Week: Men's depression - the stigma

By Emily Ashmead
August 16, 2016 12:00 AM
BYU social work professor Kevin Shafer addresses the stigmas against depression and how it affects men within the LDS culture.
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Religion

Elder Holland addresses depression in new video

By Mariana Chrisney
June 21, 2016 12:00 AM
https://youtu.be/IrNqGqy5kbQ
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Local

BYU offers accommodations for both visible and invisible disabilities

By Katie Rhoton
May 04, 2016 12:00 AM
Nakai Salway was a senior in high school when his leg was amputated below the knee. Salway was born with a club foot, and his health issues have continued since then. He now uses a prosthetic leg or a scooter on the days his leg bothers him.
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