Finding a light in the darkness
It has been two years since I began my collegiate career at Georgia Tech. In those two years, I have experienced the highest highs and the lowest lows—and above all, I have been reminded that […]
Tag Archives: mental health
Counseling Center expands services with new tools
The Georgia Tech Counseling Center (GTCC) is expanding the services it offers with the introduction of three new initiatives funded with $53,392 from the SGA’s Joint Allocations Committee (JAC). “[The goal is to] expand the […]
Summit for mental health
For the third year, the Mental Health Student Coalition held their annual Mental Health Summit, this year themed “Daily Wellness.” The discussion at the conference-style event focused around the ways to improve the general well-being […]
A Path Forward: action team update
As part of President Peterson’s “A Path Forward – Together” initiative in response to the death of Scout Schultz over a month ago, several action teams held a joint session on Tuesday, Oct. 17 to […]
Talking mental health with the counseling center
Given recent campus events, it is safe to say that mental health is of the utmost importance while at Tech and beyond. However, it is not an easy thing to define, or talk about, or […]
Incendiary rhetoric divides us at a crucial time
Coming together to support the most vulnerable among students.
The stigma of mental illness: embracing flaws and accepting who you are
It’s hard enough having to deal with the day-to-day struggles of my mental illness. It’s even harder to hear someone say that I shouldn’t be proud of it, but instead, hide it from the world, […]
Reddit study evaluates campus mental health
Mental health issues are often far more difficult to diagnose and treat than traditional illnesses; they can be difficult to spot, chronic and seemingly unmanageable. With the stress of difficult coursework as well as newfound […]
Reddit post causes concern, furor
An anonymous post on the Tech subreddit has sparked discussion on the Institute’s protocols for working with and accommodating students who seek psychiatric assistance. The post, published on Jan. 22, came from a presumed student […]
Students talk, admin listen at Summit
Last Sunday, student leaders gathered along with select members of Tech’s administration in the Student Center to discuss the state of mental health at the institute. The event, officially termed the “Mental Health Summit,” began […]
Kappa Sigma promotes mental health
On September 26th, the second annual Kappa Sigma games will be held on the SAC fields and the Burger Bowl. This year teams of ten can compete in games of bubble soccer and kickball. Eric […]
Take a mental break to avoid break downs
As Tech students, we often find ourselves scrambling throughout the week — constantly struggling to balance our time between difficult classes, various extracurricular activities and other commitments. Despite this, I feel that it is important […]
SGA votes on mental health
On Tuesday, The Student Government Association (SGA) passed resolution 15U025 regarding the mental health of the student body. The resolution addressed a number of students’ concerns, including wait times at the Counseling Center. In the […]
Campus gathers to discuss mental health
A conversation began at Tech this week about mental health and suicide prevention after the tragic death of a Tech undergraduate student last Monday. The Tech community gathered on Tuesday for a candelight vigil in […]
Mental Health Portal opens
This year, the Mental Health Portal was opened for the student body to provide students with continued access to Tech’s mental health resources and information. Mental health is a consistent concern among the student body, […]