Learning how to live with who you become despite the painful events that occurred to you is no easy feat, and one that may take years, but that time will come. Letting the boulder get smaller and smaller doesn’t mean you are forgetting what happened; it just means you are growing because of it.

Some posts on Sidechat or comments displayed a misunderstanding of the nature of trauma, suggesting that because the threat turned out to not be real, people who experienced genuine fear and developed plans to fight a potential attacker should be able to move on quickly. This idea does not reflect how the human nervous system works.

The Health Center should reinstate its ADHD-related treatment because its inaccessibility perpetuates academic inequality, disproportionately affecting female, first-generation, and low-income students.

 “Mental health is at the core of public health,” Galea said. ”We have a concentration in mental health at the School of Public Health, and as we build the School of Public Health, I see mental health playing an even bigger role.” 

Interest in psychedelics has surged in recent years as clinical trials suggest they may provide rapid and lasting relief for people who do not respond to conventional treatments, particularly those targeting clinical depression.

Rather than taking on one mindset or the other, we should take a balanced approach. Instead of striving to be exceptional at everything, we should pick and choose our battles. We can do our best to prioritize our studies and work, but not so much that we sacrifice the things that sustain and inspire us. Working hard should not come at the expense of learning and trying new things.

Accepting support during indefinite, unplanned, and difficult moments is what makes us good friends, partners, and kids. It also prepares us to return that support when the moment calls. By taking in the love and care, others might feel more comfortable reaching for us when they need that love and care back. 

Student-athlete mental health is an issue at college campuses across the nation. WashU’s Athletics Department and student-athletes, including WashU’s chapter of The Hidden Opponent, have taken action to support their community. 

It takes profound insight from both parties to realize that the people who sit next to us in class, lift weights alongside us in Summers, and stand in line behind us at the DUC are people who hurt as we hurt and who can understand us as we would like to be understood. 

At WashU, ambition can be a given. However, taking on too much can lead to burnout. The phrase “something’s got to give” can be used to describe that breaking point. In overwhelming times, it is a reminder that it’s okay to let go of things to make room for yourself.