Harm reduction protocols lacking on campus
Courtney Garcia News Writer cgarcia1@unca.edu In the past ten years, harm reduction programs have been implemented in Asheville to combat
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COVID-19 heightens anxiety on campus, students say
Brandon Buckles News writer bbuckles@unca.edu COVID-19 adds to student anxiety and depression as safety measures and restrictions across campus keep
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COVID-19 impacts students’ mental health and wellbeing
Shelly Garzon News writer sgarzon@unca.edu As the spread of the novel Coronavirus continues to increase, UNC Asheville students struggle to
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Physical and emotional lows challenge college students
After a serious car accident in Orlando, Florida, full-time student athlete Hannah Stuart had three surgeries on a broken wrist, collar bone and shattered vertebrae in her spine.
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UNC Asheville combats anxiety and depression
UNC Asheville students and faculty respond to the mental health stresses of the university environment.
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Physical health improves students mental health
Students at UNCA have many resources through the Health and Counseling Center and Campus Recreation to help improve their physical health. Increased physical activity may help to alleviate some of the mental health issues we hear about so frequently from students.
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Active Minds strives to raise awareness about mental health
Combatting the stigma of mental health issues, a UNCA student organization provides resources for those dealing with anxiety, depression and other problems.
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Amid finals, UNCA encourages students to care for their mental health
The stress of studying for finals week, along with the social pressures of college, can lead to negative mental side effects.
Read moreExpressive therapy recognized as effective treatment
By Becca Morello – rmorello@unca.edu – Contributor The use of artistic expression as therapy, often referred to as expressive therapy,
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