May is Mental Health Awareness Month, bringing increased attention to the mental health struggles many college athletes face behind the scenes.
While college sports are often associated with competition,...
Students gathered at Oakland Center meeting rooms 128-130 from 2 to 4 p.m. on April 15 for the Mental Health Study Hall, an end-of-semester event designed to help students manage stress and prepare for...
Leaving seasonal depression behind with the arrival of warmer spring days, Oakland University students gathered at Oakview Hall to learn about mental health resources and unwind at the Rise of the Grizzlies...
Approximately 39% of college students do not complete degrees due to mental health struggles. With 45% of college students dealing with mental health, the need for accessible resources and community support...
As the semester progresses, college students face an array of challenges, with mental health being at the forefront.
Oakland University’s Mental Health Matters (MHM) aims to destigmatize conversations...
At a time of increased and enhanced law enforcement presence nationwide and with recent news of an autistic adult fatally shot by police during a mental health crisis, a California-based team is making...
Maddie Short, Features Reporter
• February 25, 2026
A report from digital strategy consultancy DataReportal suggests that 5.66 billion social media users — nearly 94% of the world’s internet users — are active on social media each month. This immense...
Maddie Short, Features Reporter
• February 25, 2026
By keeping a clean and organized environment — whether it is your home, office or vehicle — you allow yourself to hold power over your anxiety and the stressors of the day or week ahead. In an era...
Maddie Short, Features Reporter
• February 18, 2026
When people think about sunlight, they often focus on the dangers of overexposure, sometimes overlooking that moderate sunlight can also offer health benefits. Public health campaigns have long emphasized...
About one in three adults in the United States report feeling lonely. Active Minds at Oakland University works to destigmatize conversations about mental health, promote holistic wellness, and encourage...
Madi Turner, Features Reporter
• February 11, 2026
On paper, Michigan’s college campuses are expanding mental health services. In reality, student mental health challenges continue to rise, yet many students do not use the counseling and support resources...
Maddie Short, Features Reporter
• January 28, 2026
For some students, communicating emotions to others can feel daunting. Fear of judgment or vulnerability may discourage open conversations, especially when trust feels uncertain. Journaling offers an alternative...
