The common misconception in America is that the person pulling the trigger is unstable, and did so because of some diagnosed or undiagnosed illness.Only 2.4 percent of violent crimes committed over a 13-year...

When concerns arise about a student’s physical or mental health, the AWARE Network provides a platform through which these matters can be shared with people who can help.The AWARE report portal asks...

There is a universal understanding that diet and food can affect muscle, but what about mental muscle?Links between diet and mental health is a relatively new field. There is the obvious reason people...

Home surroundings have a larger impact on mental wellbeing than many might guess.Whether students are living in an apartment, dorm room or sorority or fraternity, a stress-free home is essential to maintaining...

The mental health series really hits close to home. Many of my cousins and family, some of whom I never got to meet, have died from suicide or drug overdose.Every few months it seems another family member,...

How often do we hear these words in common speech? “She’s so bipolar.” “I hate having a messy room, I’m so OCD.” “Wow, what a schizo.” “He’s so retarded.”For me, it’s pretty often....

Win or lose, Cougs booze.The often-cited ‘unofficial’ motto of Washington State University hides a more concerning reality: how we cope with stress.The United States tops the world in stress, with...

Eating properly isn’t just a good habit for having a healthy body, it’s also a good habit for having a healthy mind.Eating healthily is a simple method of bolstering mental health; eating right helps...

Nearly 900 students a year are served by Washington State University’s Access Center, located in the Washington Building on the south side of campus.The majority of these students have psychological...

The first semester of college can be tough. New people, unfamiliar surroundings, living more or less on your own for the first time; it can get a bit overwhelming.It’s not at all uncommon for college...