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How to Combat Finals Week Stress
Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed? With the last day of classes just under a week away, on Monday, April 29, and during Stress Awareness Month, now is the time to remind yourself what stress looks like for you personally,…
Vibes Off This Holiday Season? Falk Professor and Social Worker Tracey Marchese Has Self-Care Tips
From sentimental Amazon ads on TV to your neighbor’s perfect holiday landscape to an endless stream of social media posts depicting a Hallmark-esque experience, we are often bombarded with messages depicting the “ideal” holiday season that don’t always match up…
Avoiding Holiday Drama: How to Navigate Family Conflict and Sensitive Topics
The holidays are normally a time for joy, togetherness, and maybe even a few awkward sweaters. But family gatherings can also be a breeding ground for conflict and sensitive conversations. From politics and religion to personal choices and long-held grudges,…
The Power of Being Native and the Strength of the Syracuse University Community With Lorna Rose ’11, G’21 (Podcast)
Despite growing up on Cayuga ancestral lands, one of the six nations that make up the Haudenosaunee Confederacy of Native Americans in New York, Lorna Rose ’11, G’21 never really identified with her Native heritage. She was raised Italian American…
Finding Hope and Support Against Anti-Trans Legislation
Update Nov. 27: This event will now run from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 29 in 214 Slocum Hall. Anti-trans legislation—including proposed bills and laws that attempt to limit health care access, remove Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ)…
Addressing Mental Wellness and Social Anxiety With Counseling Director Carrie Brown (Podcast)
Moving away from home and embarking on your Syracuse University journey can be a difficult time as students leave behind their families and friends and start a new chapter in their lives. On top of that, a recent report from…
Supporting, Advocating for Trans Youth Will Help Them Thrive As Adults
The list of states that have passed or are considering bans against gender-affirming care is growing, and even more states have anti-LGBTQ bills under legislative review. As Pride Month gets underway, advocates say it’s more important than ever to support…
Nurturing Children’s Mental Health During Summer Break
Syracuse University associate professor Matthew Mulvaney provides actionable guidance to parents as children and teenagers head into summer break. Mulvaney is a parenting researcher who joined the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics in 2012 following a series of…
Experts Available to Discuss Mental Health Awareness Month
Did you know one in 5 adults in the U.S. experience a mental health condition in a given year? If you’re working on a story for Mental Health Awareness Month, our Syracuse University faculty experts are available for interviews. Please…
World Veterinary Day: Mental Health Impacts
April 29 is World Veterinary Day – a time to recognize the lifesaving work performed by veterinarians around the world. But, did you know one out of six veterinarians has considered suicide? Aviva Vincent, Ph.D., an assistant teaching professor at…