Monday, April 29, 2024
With mental health being more prevalent and accepted in the contemporary world, you would think access to decent mental health providers would be readily available, but that’s not the case. Many people who are on Medicaid are typically underrepresented or a part of minority communities. Those who are insured by […]
The podcast, “The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos,” is one of the best informative mental health podcasts in the market. Santos brought on a special guest, Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, a brilliant author, professor, and host, among other titles, elaborates on some core ideas of his book, “Happy Mind, Happy […]
Newly recognized this year, Ramapo’s First-Generation Student Center has partnered with the First-Generation Counselor & Outreach Specialist in the Center for Counseling Services to support first-generation students during their academic journey. The partnership, while not new, is uncovering a new set of events to recognize first-gen students and their battles […]
“Everything Now,” directed by Charlie Manton, Alyssa McClelland, Laura Steinel and Dionne Edwards. “To the Bone,” written and directed by Marti Noxon. “The Longest Match” by Betsy Brenner. “Wintergirls” by Laurie Halse Anderson. What do these all have in common? They are all pieces that focus on female eating disorders. […]
Celebration of Life: Andrea Mendoza Students and faculty gathered by the Arch on Wednesday, Feb. 7, to honor the life of sophomore Andrea Mendoza. Mendoza was a first-generation computer science major and Education Opportunity Fund (EOF) scholar who passed away on Jan. 7. She was 19 years old. The celebration […]
The Center for Health and Counseling Services hosted a therapy animal visit last Thursday from Creature Comfort Pet Therapy. Creature Comfort, located out of Morristown, is a non-profit organization that works to “enhance people’s lives through therapeutic visits with caring volunteers and their pets,” as stated in their mission statement. […]
Last Thursday, the Center for Health and Counseling Services held the grand opening of Ramapo’s new Wellness Room. The room was funded by the Mental Health Community Provider Partnerships and Professional Development Grant, which was offered to colleges in New Jersey by the Office of the Secretary for Higher Education. […]
Over the last couple of years there has been a growing issue with the mental health of pre-teens and teenagers regarding phone usage. In recent months, the issue has drifted into finding health consequences linked to excessive phone use. Studies have found that brain development and attention span are suffering […]
Hillel Rosh Hashanah Dinner Ramapo’s chapter of Hillel, an international Jewish student organization, hosted a dinner party in honor of Rosh Hashanah in the Alumni Lounges on Sept. 20. Upbeat music played as attendees enjoyed kosher food from Ma’adan Catering, including veggie cutlets, fingerling potatoes, hummus and chicken marsala. “Rosh […]
According to the spring 2022 National College Health Assessment by the American College Health Association, over 75% of U.S. undergraduates experience moderate or severe psychological distress. Only 35.7% reported receiving psychological or mental health services within the past 12 months. The imbalance raises questions about why students refrain from seeking […]
