Mental illness can spread to those close to us
By Ella Howell / September 18, 2024Poor mental health can turn mutually destructive.
Poor mental health can turn mutually destructive.
Muncie has a variety of resources for mental health support during pregnancy.
Students can access seasonal affective disorder support through Ball State’s services and local community resources in Muncie.
A letter from the Ball State Daily News Executive Editorial board on the second annual Mental Health Special Edition of the Ball State Daily News.
Herbs, spices, roots and other plants started modern-day medicine, and they are still beneficial and used today. These five plants and remedies listed below can help you feel better when you feel a little under the weather.
I have numerous friends and family members of the opposite gender who have shared their struggles with body image issues/eating disorders with me. It’s heartbreaking. However, the fact that men are hiding their struggles for the sake of hiding vulnerability may be even more so.
I am feeling burnt out. But this is not neurotypical burnout I am feeling, this is autistic burnout. The truth is, I am living in a world that is not built for autistic people with overloaded schedules, too many demands and a lack of taking care of basic needs.
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC), there were 49,449 deaths by suicide in 2022. In 2021, there were 1.7 million suicide attempts reported by the CDC. The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (NAASP) and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline suggest five steps to help support those considering suicide.
Ball State’s Counseling Center has launched its Self-Care 101 program in conjunction with the start of the academic year. This new program, located on the Canvas learning management system, provides resources for students to learn and improve their self-care practices.
Returning to your dorm room/apartment with a companion there waiting can be very comforting. On days students are stressed and struggling with their mental health, being able to cuddle with a furry cat, get out to run with a playful dog or even watch your fish swim can offer immense support and dissolve the outside pressures students often struggle with.
While many are seen as sources of strength, five current or former collegiate athletes break down what it’s like to struggle with mental health.
As my own form of unconventional therapy, music kept me alive.
With new proposed bills in the Statehouse and the American Legion, Hoosier veterans are better able to deal with their mental health.
Current Ball State University students and staff speak about seasonal affective disorder, it's severity and how to combat it.
The Ball State Student Government Association held its last meeting of the semester. The meeting opened up with the Health Promotion and Advocacy as a special guest.
Ball State welcomes a new chapter of Active Minds, a mental health advocacy organization founded in 2003, with Kelsey Dunn at the helm as president. She and her fellow members discuss what drew them to the organization and how they hope to give back.
People of color in the United States battle with racial discrimination daily. People of color that battle with racial discrimination can struggle with poor mental health, according to Taylor and Francis Online.
The Division of Mental Health and Addiction, part of the Family and Social Services Administration, on Thursday announced a pilot program to address mental health and substance use disorders for Hoosiers incarcerated while awaiting trial.
