By: Kaytlin Thornton | Contributor Photo credit: Jaguar Productions. From Feb. 15 through March 5, Jaguar Productions will host an event to promote mental health awareness within the University community. PostSecretU is the official secret-sharing program for colleges and other organizations. PostSecretU is where students anonymously write down any secrets they have on postcards that will be displayed later on in the semester. These secrets … Continue reading Got A Secret?
By: Rachel Gonzalez | Contributor Taking care of mental health and reaching out to loved ones is a top priority during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has affected everyone in some shape or form. For many students at South, it has been a challenge to adapt to the new changes the pandemic has posed, but many find ways to cope. Marie Raby, a nursing student, takes … Continue reading September: Suicide Awareness Month & Active Minds
By: Lauren Barksdale | News Editor Many college students struggle with mental health due to the stress of our schedules and the extracurriculars we have. Last Thursday, Active Minds held a discussion based around hearing the stories of some survivors of mental health issues. Mental health is an issue that is seldom talked about for fear of stereotyping or judgment, but Active Minds seeks to … Continue reading A Warrior’s Story
By: Keylee Fillingim | Contributing Writer Last Thursday, Sept. 26, student organization, Active Minds, discussed suicide prevention at its third meeting in the Student Center. Active Minds is an organization that creates a safe haven for students to learn and talk about mental health and provide resources for them. The month of September is suicide prevention month. Active Minds president, Brandon Raines, and Associate Director … Continue reading Active Minds Discuss Suicide Prevention
By: Keylee Fillingim | Contributing Writer South Alabama’s chapter of the student-led organization, Active Minds, held its first meeting last Thursday night in the Student Center. The organization creates a safe haven for students to learn and talk about mental health and provides resources for them. Active Minds provided Papa John’s pizza and refreshments for guests who attended the meeting. “Not everyone has a mental … Continue reading South Students Start the Conversation
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