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Psychiatric shortages cause concern for mental health crisis

Faith Casey, Editor • April 15, 2023

Shortages of psychiatric beds, workers and medications have surged in the midst of high mental health care demand. There’s an estimated acute level shortage of 8.9 beds per 100,000 adults and a subacute...

Gen Z students use social media increasingly, including during class

Social Media: a Step-by-Step Breakdown

Evan Schoonmaker, Staff Reporter • February 1, 2023

Since the first social media sites came out in the 90’s, people have argued whether or not social media is good or bad. How does social media impact our mental health? How does social media change based...

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The effects of social media

Sidrah Rizvi, Staff Reporter • April 23, 2021

Over 3.96 billion people around the world are active social media users. That's more than the 3.15 billion people who have working toilets. Around 75% of teens aged 13 to17 have one or more social media...

How COVID-19 is Affecting Students' Mental Health

How COVID-19 is Affecting Students’ Mental Health

Sidrah Rizvi, Staff Reporter • January 21, 2021

Imagine this—everyone is quarantined, and you suffer from depression. You had an appointment with a therapist, and it was your top priority because you needed help. But you can't go because of the...

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