Rejoyn app cleared for treating depression by FDA
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Rejoyn app cleared for treating depression by FDA

According to a press release by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the agency has cleared the depression treatment app Rejoyn for marketing by Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. and Click Therapeutics, Inc. The companies’ own press release describes the app as “the first prescription…

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Too many students, not enough counselors
Sign at the Counseling and Wellness Center front desk. Photo by Naomi Nerlien.

Too many students, not enough counselors

The Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC) serves New College by providing therapy and medical services to students. The center also holds events throughout the semester that help students establish wellness principles in their own routines. A mission such as this requires a team behind it,…

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Ten ways to nurture mental well-being amidst the holiday hustle
Mental health destressors graphic by Emma Iverson.

Ten ways to nurture mental well-being amidst the holiday hustle

As the holiday season approaches, adorned with festive decorations and the promise of joy, individuals often find themselves caught in a whirlwind of stress, diminished mindfulness and various mental health challenges. The pressures of gift-giving, social gatherings and year-end obligations can take a toll on…

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CWC combats understaffing with alternative wellness options, community resources
The CWC has had issues with understaffing since last year, but this fall, they have plans to expand and support students with their limited staff as best they can. Photo taken by Brynn Halpern.

CWC combats understaffing with alternative wellness options, community resources

30 to 40% of students visit the Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC) at least once during an academic year, according to CWC Director Dr. Anne Fisher. The ability to treat those with psychological injury on campus is a resource that is both heavily used and…

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Self-care and survivors’ guilt: coping after Hurricane Ian
Even so recently after Hurricane Ian, students are still finding time and space on campus to continue to bond and relax as best they can in these stressful circumstances. Photo taken by Sophia Brown

Self-care and survivors’ guilt: coping after Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian has affected the lives of many Florida residents over the course of the last few weeks. Whether that be physical damage or emotional, it is vital to seek support. Even for individuals who weren't personally affected by this disaster, it takes a toll.…

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OPINION: Treatment before medication: order matters
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OPINION: Treatment before medication: order matters

Submission by Stassi Kiousis I stared at the whiteboard, looking at my teacher, Ms. Lewis, writing down the math problem. My eyes kept wandering around the room, or my vision went blurry while my mind raced from thoughts about lunch to my homework later that day…

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Coping with homesickness as a first year

Amidst all the buzz of the beginning of the semester, many of even the most self-sufficient incoming students are struggling with homesickness. From dorm room set-ups to the taste of the water, almost nothing feels like home. With the first semester off and running, students…

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Study finds more college students feel depressed

February 18, 2015 / Volume XXXVII / Issue I Emerging concern about the mental health of entering college students was reinforced this week by a survey demonstrating a sharp increase in students who reported feeling frequently depressed or overwhelmed. “The American Freshman: National Norms 2014”…

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