Student Life ran an article last week about rising nationwide rates of suicide and depression, and we thought this would be a good opportunity to remind students of the resources available on campus and to encourage everyone to get help when they need it. We know Wash. U. students worry sometimes about being seen as less than perfect, but they should know that plenty of students need extra resources from time to time.

When a roommate or suitemate comes down with the flu or mononucleosis, usually one can easily recognize that he or she is sick. But when a friend suffers from depression or anxiety, the symptoms are often much less obvious. According to recent national surveys of campus therapists, there is a rising trend of students seeking psychiatric help in colleges across the country.