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Mental Health Awareness Month: Students talk about social media

May 30, 2024 12:00 AM
As May comes to a close, so does Mental Health Awareness Month. Online research has shown mental illness is prevalent in the state of Utah. Students have opened up about their experiences with mental health struggles and, specifically, social media.
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A look into Utah children's lack of access to mental health care

January 12, 2024 12:00 AM
TheCenters for Disease Controlreports that 10-20% of Utah children experience a mental health disorder every year.
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New student-run business works to bring cheer, connection to community

May 05, 2023 12:00 AM
BYU entrepreneurship student Gracie Hammond combined personal mental health experience and Utah-specific research to kickstart Project Cheers, a new Provo-based business that brings individuals affected by mental illness together in community and celebration.
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BYU professor, students seek to create environments where men can be vulnerable about mental health

January 12, 2023 12:00 AM
BYU sociology professor Kevin Shafer conducted research on men’s mental health, including what shapes attitudes on men’s mental health and factors predicting whether men get help for these issues.
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Opinion: We need to talk about mental health

October 07, 2019 12:00 AM
Sister Reyna I. Aburto second counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency, spoke candidly about mental illness and suicide in her women's session address Saturday evening. The BYU community would do well to follow her example.
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Sister Aburto discusses importance of recognizing and getting treatment for mental and emotional illness

October 06, 2019 12:00 AM
Sister Reyna I. Aburto, second counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency, spoke at the general women's session for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints about the importance of recognizing mental and emotional illness.
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BYUSA hosts PEN Talk on mental health

March 29, 2019 12:00 AM
Panelists Chloé Lindsey, left, and Kylee Marshall, right, listen to Coleman Packer, middle, as he shares his experiences during the PEN talks panel on mental health. (Arianna Davidson)
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Dance departments create positive environments

January 22, 2019 12:00 AM
BYU students in Shayla Bott's ballet class practice their positions and exercises. (Whitney Finuf)
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BYU Marriott School hiring new mental health counselor

January 19, 2019 12:00 AM
The Marriott School of Business is currently working with BYU Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) to hire a mental health counselor with a special focus on working with Marriott School students, faculty and administration.
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BYU hockey plays for mental health awareness

January 30, 2018 12:00 AM
The BYU hockey team dedicated its game against Wyoming Friday, Jan. 26 to mental health awareness, in an attempt to break down barriers and talk openly about the subject.
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