Mental Health
Pair of HMS Studies Examine Sleep
A pair of studies from Harvard Medical School researchers published last week highlight the risks and costs of missing sleep.
Studying Can Actually Kill You
To avoid the unfortunate fate of death by studying, keep these simple tips in mind.
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Standing outside Lamont Library with a sign that reads "let's talk about anything, Harvard," Alexa L. Llibre '11 works with the Student Mental Health Liasons to foster a community where it's "OK to not be OK."
Harvard Depression Rates Stay Constant
The number of college students nationwide presenting symptoms of severe psychological problems has been on the rise in recent years, according to an annual study conducted by the Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors.
Putting Mental Health on the Map at Harvard
They're outside the Science Center with their signs, their cheer, and their smiles. They're the Student Mental Heath Liaisons.
Competitive Relaxing
Think you can de-stress better than most? The HappyNest is holding a video competition to find the most effective and the most creative ways, respectively, to relieve stress. Submissions are due by midnight on April 10.
Article Spurs Dialogue About Mental Health
In the wake of a Feb. 17 Crimson article about mental health and a struggle with suicidal thoughts, one Harvard student has launched an effort to foster dialogue about issues of depression on campus.
Schedule Front Loads Stress
In the second year of the new academic calendar—which shifted the fall finals period to before winter break—student and faculty opinion remains mixed on the effects of the shortened semester.
Feeling Stressed? We've Got Your Back.
Feeling stressed? Flyby has compiled a list of various resources around campus to help you keep calm during the busy finals season.
Candlelight Vigil
Harvard students and Boston-area residents gather to pay tribute to the young men and women who have recently lost their lives due to anti-LGBT bullying and those who continue to face harassment.
Police Report Adds Few Details About Harvard Yard Death
The man who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound Saturday on the top step of Memorial Church appeared to be a white male in his early to mid-twenties.
Handle With Care
Seth Riddley ’08-’12 had never suffered from psychiatric problems before coming to college, but soon after moving from South Carolina to Cambridge to begin his freshman year, he faced family difficulties and began to seriously consider suicide.
OSAPR Faces Sexual Assault on Campus
Late at night—as often as two or three times a week—Sarah A. Rankin, the director of the Office of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response, wakes up in the dead of night to the ringing of her cell phone.
