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One group of students is standing up against stereotypes
By: Mekenna Earnhart FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) —One of the Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) at the University of Arkansas focuses solely on raising awareness and offering resources for mental health issues. This organization is called the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), and it is dedicated to helping individuals who are facing mental health challenges. NAMI…
The effects of “doomscrolling” on students
By: Caden Gray FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The mental health effects of social media have never been more prevalent, exacerbated by the lonely months spent during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent studies have found that the overuse of social media has a direct correlation to worsening mental health in college students. Now, a new concept is…
New self guided health and wellness app for students
By: Emma Rasmussen FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- The Pat Walker Health Center’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) has partnered with “Welltrack Boost” to bring students an interactive app to help with their mental and physical health. Welltrack Boosts provides a variety of resources and tools. One of the apps features are wellness assessments. These assessments help…
Solomon Thomas comes to campus to talk about mental health
By: Tanner Shotwell FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – New York Jets defensive tackle, Solomon Thomas, spoke to University of Arkansas students about the importance of mental health. Thomas was drafted third overall in the 2017 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. Thomas went in depth about the pressures of the NFL, as well as losing…
Stress levels rise after spring break
By: Charlie Holder FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Eight of every ten college students experience frequent bouts of stress and Razorback students are no exception. Several students of every major said that their main stressor of this semester is one of their classes. “My biggest stressor this semester is data analysis” said business major Braden King.…
CDC youth risk behavior survey 2023
By: Kaitlin Garza FAYETTEVILLE. Ark. (UATV) – The CDC released their Youth Risk Behavior Survey on Monday Feb. 13. The report highlights the current mental health crisis taking place in U.S. High Schools and the high number of struggling youth. Using data from 2011 to 2021, the report found that 42% of high school students…
Show yourself some love this Valentine’s Day
By: Kye Kocher Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV)-According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, 43% of dating college women report that they have experienced a violent and/or abusive dating behavior which has included physical, sexual, digital, or verbal abuse. The University of Arkansas Counseling and Phycological Services department focuses on educating students across campus about the differences…
Pat Walker Wants to Raise Awareness for Eating Disorders
By: Ramsey Minto FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.– Pat Walker Health Center’s Eating Disorder treatment team is organizing a campus awareness walk. On April 19th, everyone is invited to join at the Arkansas Union Fountain to walk around campus and spread awareness, tackle myths surrounding the illness, and to empower those who need to seek treatment. The walk…