Run like hell: a mixed bag of evidence concerning athletes’ mental health
The mental health of athletes is becoming an increasingly talked about topic in the sports medicine community, especially because their ...
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Über-brawn: of the “BAM” slogan I ain’t fond
BAM. Anyone who’s anyone on, around or affiliated with Drake University knows exactly what BAM is. Be a man. The ...
Students talk about how “Drake Busy” has affected them and their lives
“Drake Busy” is a saying that students on campus know well, whether that be in a good or bad way. ...
How does Drake respond to student mental health crises?
Drake University students now have access to a new crisis line, 833-646-1526, through the telehealth company Uwill. Some students may ...
Student Senators react to holistic wellness fee passed without their approval
In January, Drake administration approved an annual holistic wellness fee. Chief Student Affairs Officer Jerry Parker said the fee will ...
Drake’s Starfish flagging system plays a unique role in addressing mental health and academic challenges
This semester, Drake students gained new online mental health services through the telehealth company Uwill. Another online platform, Starfish, has ...
Therapy dogs to come monthly to Drake University
“Grace, go make a friend,” Becky Schroeder said as her two-year-old cocker spaniel-poodle mix crossed the circle of waiting Drake ...
New health and well-being initiatives proposed to board of trustees
Associate Provost of Academic Success Melissa Sturm-Smith, Director of Counseling Kayla Bell-Consolver and Jerry Parker, Dean of Students, laid out ...
Covid’s impact on mental health
With the return of students to campus, the counseling center at Drake University is helping students manage their mental health ...
Student performs random acts of kindness
As Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month begins, one Drake student hands out donuts in memory of his brother. “During my ...
Naomi Osaka inspires focus on athletes’ mental health
Naomi Osaka surprised many when she decided to withdraw from the French Open in July despite then being the second-ranked ...
Drake Students and Staff Respond to Election Stress
With the stress of election season compounding onto the stress of 2020, some Drake professors made the decision to cancel ...
Covid and Mental Health
Social distancing and quarantine are the new normal amid the COVID-19 pandemic, raising questions about the effects these measures have ...
News consumption may take a toll on students’ mental health
by PATRICIA RICHARDS Drake University is an epicenter of cultural discourse, surrounding students with news and views from across the ...
Mental health programs in Iowa see an improvement
Many believe that mental health is one of the most relevant and most discussed subjects circulating the news today. In ...
