Tag: mental health
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Drummer Boy Hits the Road
Touring is an emotional roller coaster of highs and lows. See how a young musician faces the challenges of the road while fully embracing his craft. Macky (Mckinley) Spider Bowman, 20, is the drummer for The Bobby Lees, an up-and-coming band born right here in the Hudson Valley that has reached international audiences with their…
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The Mental Health Pandemic in the LGBTQ+ Community
The LGBTQ community was already marginalized and in greater need of mental health services. In the eyes of many health professionals, the coronavirus pandemic only made that need more apparent. Warning: This story contains mentions of discrimination against the LGBTQ community, suicide, and mentions of sexual assault that some readers may find upsetting. You are…
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Covid-19 and Emerging College Grads: the Unique Ramifications of a Global Pandemic
Edited and Packaged by Diana Testa College seniors share their personal experiences dealing with the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic. Nothing feels real. I got an email from my professor today talking about assignments that are due and it was almost a shock, like I had forgotten that I was still in college. Getting my homework done…
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How to Manage Stress and Anxiety During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has completely changed the way you live your life, since you are stuck in self-quarantine alone or with your family. Going out to the grocery store to stock up on essential items can be a risky and caution-filled endeavor. You have become over-protective of your supply of toilet paper and disinfectant wipes,…
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New Paltz Mental Health Concerns Continue
College marks the beginning of new experiences, but also new anxieties. Overwhelmed students can seek help through on-campus counseling. However, this increasing trend proves to be a controversial topic on the SUNY New Paltz campus, where students have been affected by policies limiting session amounts and availabilities. At SUNY New Paltz, the Psychological Counseling Center…