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‘The Girl from Plainville’ Depicts the Case That Shocked America

In 2014, Massachusetts teen Michelle Carter was a perpetrator in the infamous 'texting-suicide' case that tragically took the life of Conrad Roy. The new Hulu series starring Elle Fanning is a chilling recreation of the…

April 22, 2022

A Guide To Understanding Major Depression

Nnekakwo Adibe, Lesley University

If you recognize any of these signs in yourself or a loved one, don't hesitate to reach out for help. You deserve life.…

December 22, 2020

Moon-young and Gang-tae from It's Okay to Not Be Okay

‘It’s Okay to Not Be Okay’ Takes Viewers on a Journey of Healing

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

The groundbreaking Korean drama reimagines media representation of mental health to build a show about struggle and growth.…

July 30, 2020

Is Pop Music Tackling Mental Health, or Just Fetishizing Depression?

Rose Younglove, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

They say it's not good to keep it bottled up, but is letting it out doing more harm than good?…

March 10, 2020

The Death of Sulli Exposes the Dark Side of the K-Pop Industry

Angel Zhu, University of California, Berkeley

Social media bullying and the grueling standards of the South Korean pop music industry could have played a part in the star's untimely passing.…

October 31, 2019

Anne Borges explains how mental illness shouldn't have a stigma, especially in 2019. (Image via Twitter)

Anna Borges on Making Conversation About Mental Health

Michaela Shea-Gander, Denison University

Her essay, 'I Am Not Always Very Attached to Being Alive,' has opened up a much-needed dialogue.…

April 13, 2019

A Year After Chester Bennington’s Suicide, What Have We Learned?

Melissa Lee, State University of New York at Oswego

Although it took several high-profile deaths, mental health has finally becoming a national talking point.…

July 14, 2018

How to Keep Suicide Awareness from Turning into Suicide Proliferation

Raina Sciocchetti, Unity College

Empty rhetoric can do far more harm than good.…

June 22, 2018

Anthony Bourdain’s Death Means It’s Time to Talk Prevention

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

Since 1999, suicide rates have risen nearly 30 percent.…

June 8, 2018

Season 2 of ’13 Reasons Why’ Focuses on Even More Sensitive Topics

Samantha Jorgens, Central Michigan University

The second season of the controversial show widens its net to include harsher realities.…

May 22, 2018

‘13 Reasons Why’ Isn’t Backing Down From Suicide or Criticism

Sema’Jay Hall, San Francisco State University

The creators of '13 Reasons Why' have responded to criticism by providing reasons why viewers should continue watching the show.…

April 13, 2018

A Utah State Student Has Been Hospitalized After Consuming Tide Pods

Alex Johnson, New York University

In a statement from the university, representatives claim that she was not participating in the Tide Pod challenge, but rather trying to intentionally self-harm.…

February 12, 2018

Mark Salling, of ‘Glee’ Fame, Died Weeks Before His Child-Pornography Sentencing

Erin Alexander, Middle Tennessee State University

His lawyer, Michael Proctor, told press that the actor was a good person who was just trying to pay for his mistakes and bad judgment.…

January 31, 2018

The 3D Printed Machine Sarco That’s Revolutionizing Euthanasia

Kelly Lambkin, SUNY Cortland

With assisted-suicide machines in the works, having a hand in your own death could be easier than ever in the near future.…

January 13, 2018

The 3 Changes Fans Hope to See in Season 2 of ’13 Reasons Why’

Kelly Lambkin, SUNY Cortland

As fans dutifully wait for the release of the follow-up season, it’s time to ponder how the series could rework their approach to a highly sensitive topic.…

January 3, 2018

Kim Jong-hyun’s Death Proves Mental Health Is a Community Problem

Joiya Reid, Georgia Southern University

The death of SHINee's lead singer, Kim Jong-hyun, reveals where society can improve in terms of addressing depression and mental illness.…

December 23, 2017

From Struggles to Successes: A Carnegie Mellon Student’s Story

Christian Zeitler, Carnegie Mellon

Getting into college is hard enough, but this Carnegie Mellon student overcame more obstacles than the average applicant.…

November 18, 2017

Why You Really Should Be Seeing Your Campus Therapist

Haileigh Galloway, Indian River State College

Sometimes, health has nothing to do with whether you should get help.…

October 16, 2017

XXXTentacion and Abuse: How Far Can an Artist Be Distanced from Their Music?

Jack Brandon, University of Michigan

The politics and lessons of XXXTentacion’s abusive behavior—which is by no means exclusive to him—and rash of domestic abuse among young hip-hop artists.…

September 26, 2017