In our recent series, Eigga had taken the first step in reaching out for help after failing her exam. After speaking with a friend who noticed her struggling, perhaps Eigga decided to meet with her dean...
This is the first installment of a short series coming up in the Mind Full column, which will be about what to expect when going to therapy. Keep a lookout for the next tale in Eigga’s (and other students’)...
When’s the last time you combed a chicken? Have you ever written a wish on a balloon? Had your face painted like a lion? Challenged the way you think about mental health? Actually changed the way you...
Meditation is a familiar term to many. Though most people have heard of the benefits of meditation, the practice in and of itself often comes across as daunting. Many people want to reduce stress and relieve...
We hope you’ve had a great break! Whether you relaxed by a fire, found your way into the heart of a small animal or scurried your way to Bates for brunch, we hope that you found joy this break.
In many...
Strong community responses to events, from elections to eating disorders
HAPPY LOVE YOUR BODY WEEK!
It does feel a little off to start this week’s column screaming with capital letters about love your...
Around campus you’ve probably heard people encourage you to practice self care. But you might be wondering what exactly is self care, how do I practice it, and what are the benefits?
Just like how our...
People chose to become Mental Health Educators for a variety of reasons. This week we are sharing some MHE’s reasons why they are Mental Health Educators and why they care about Mental Health education....
This past Monday, Oct. 3, Active Minds chapters across the country celebrated National Day Without Stigma. The Active Minds website states that the goal of the day is “to eliminate the shame and discrimination...
Last column, we introduced you to the Mental Health Educators (MHEs). Since then, we’ve had our first MHE training session. Just a reminder: Mental Health Educators are peer educators in our residence...
Welcome to Mind Full, the corner of The Wellesley News dedicated to addressing all your mental health questions and concerns. Active Minds is excited to announce that this column will be a weekly feature...
