Mental health

The Impact of the USC Ice Bucket Challenge

Anyone with an internet connection has more than likely heard of the USC Ice Bucket Challenge. Like the A-L-S Ice Bucket Challenge back in 2014, this challenge focuses on the importance of mental health. It began at the University of South Carolina, highlighting the mental health struggles around the world and with students. That’s why […]

Spotlight on Mental Health: It’s Okay Not To Be Okay 

In an effort to raise awareness about depression and challenges from mental health stigma, St. Ambrose Psychology Club hosted a depression screening event.

Staying Sane: The Mental Health Fair

An overview of the activities and resources offered at the fourth annual Mental Health Fair.

St. Ambrose Students Dealing with Stress During Finals: Counseling Center Mental Health Tips and Resources

As finals week approaches, students at St. Ambrose are preparing for their tests, projects, and presentations. Yet some students have found that their preparations have led to negative impacts on their mental health, specifically with stress and anxiety.

SAU Counseling Center’s Winter Survival Guide

SAU Counseling Center discusses tips for combating the winter blues.

Therapy Dogs Create Warm & Fuzzy Joy Around Campus

St. Ambrose welcomes QC CAN onto campus.

Furry friends have a great impact on SAU student life

Learn about some ESA's on the SAU campus, and how they impact their day to day lives.

At SAU, You Matter.

Mental health is simply not a black and white issue, there are endless shades of gray. The Gray Matters Collective is a new mental health chapter that is student run to help the SAU community.

Addressing the Rising Crisis: Mental Health Tools for Students

The third article in an ongoing series on mental health, this article explores resources available to SAU students to help them in their mental health journey. 

Student Stories: Mental Health Trials and Triumphs

This article is the second in an in-depth three-part series exploring the current state of mental health matters on campus. It tells the stories of three SAU students dealing with their own mental health struggles who have come forward in hopes of making a difference.