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“Election 2020: Terrified to lose and afraid to hope.”
Afton Kapuscinski, assistant teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of the Psychological Services Center, was interviewed for the USA Today article “Election 2020: Terrified to lose and afraid to hope.” The COVID-19 pandemic and 2020…
“A Covid-19 Winter Is Coming: Use These Expert Tips to Prep.”
Joshua Felver, assistant professor of psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in the Readers Digest story “A Covid-19 Winter Is Coming: Use These Expert Tips to Prep.” Felver, who directs the Mind Body Laboratory at Syracuse…
“More than 7 in 10 Gen-Zers report symptoms of depression during pandemic, survey finds”
Kevin Antshel, professor of psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in the CNBC story “More than 7 in 10 Gen-Zers report symptoms of depression during pandemic, survey finds.” Antshel, a clinical psychologist and the director of…
Pivoting to Meet Evolving Wellness Needs: Virtual Group Therapy and Drop-in Sessions
With support and ease of accessing resources top of mind, the Barnes Center at The Arch has introduced and grown a variety of virtual counseling services for fall 2020. Placing privacy forefront, all opportunities are hosted in a private and…
Wellness Initiative Offers Expanded Health and Wellness Offerings for Faculty and Staff
The Syracuse University Wellness Initiative supports faculty and staff wellness in a variety of ways. In addition to lifestyle change programs such as the virtual Diabetes Prevention Program, the initiative offers activities infusing participants with happiness, gratitude, positivity and mindfulness….
“Suicides among U.S. kids, young adults jumped 57% in past decade.”
Shannon Monnat, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School and Lerner Chair for Public Health Promotion, was quoted in the Bloomberg article “Suicides among U.S. kids, young adults jumped 57% in past decade.” Monnat, who is an expert social…
Suicide Prevention Month: Veteran and Mental Health Expert Advises Loved Ones To Create Network of Support During Pandemic
Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day, a global event to raise awareness that suicide can be prevented. According to the International Association for Suicide Prevention, over 800,000 people die by suicide annually, representing 1 person every 40 seconds. It…
Barnes Center at The Arch featured in recent study
A recent study by the Mary Christie Foundation entitled “Creating Environments for Flourishing” featured the Barnes Center and The Arch as one of the innovative new support systems built to improve the emotional and behavioral health of students. The study…
Dessa Bergen-Cico writes “Self-Care for Social Reengagement in the Era of COVID-19.”
Dessa Bergen-Cico, an Associate Professor of Public Health in Falk College, wrote the commentary piece for U.S. News & World Report titled, “Self-Care for Social Reengagement in the Era of COVID-19.” Professor Bergen-Cico, who focuses much of her research on…
Mental Health Awareness Week Starts Today
Mental Health Awareness Week will be celebrated beginning today through Thursday, Oct. 10. Hosted by the Student Association for the fourth consecutive year, the events and programs will work to help break the stigma around mental health among college students….