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Richard D. Kadison, chief of Mental Health Services at UHS, published an article in the New England Journal of Medicine last September entitled "Getting an Edge—Use of Stimulants and Antidepressants in College." In this article, Kadison laments the rise in perfectly healthy students seeking out a "magical boost" from their doctors. He attributes this rise in "consumer demand" to the overall poor mental state of college students, noting that in a recent survey 94 percent of college students reported feeling overwhelmed with everything they have to do and almost half complained of occasional depression...
...program funds an MGH internship for one, preferably Native American, student, providing behavioral- and mental-health-skills training that is not available to the Native American community, according to Dennis Norman, the MGH chief of psychology. He added that the recipient would be able to use these skills at Fort Peck after training...
...perfection. One of the most difficult transitions after entering Harvard is finding a new niche of excellence amongst a field of overachieving peers. Although numerous social opportunities exist on and off campus, the pressure to succeed prevents many students from enjoying them. Our very own Richard Kadison, chief of mental health at University Health Services, reports that 94 percent of College students reported “feeling overwhelmed by all that they...
...with the content of the UC’s non-discrimination provision itself. Article I, Section 4 of the UC Constitution reads: “The Council shall not discriminate, and shall discourage discrimination on the basis of ancestry, nationality, creed, philosophy, economic disadvantage, physical disability, mental illness or disorders, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity...
...What can I do?” was the question on the table at last night’s discussion sponsored by the Harvard Mental Health Advocacy Group (MHAAG). “We’re here to promote destigmatization of mental health issues through open discussion,” said MHAAG co-chair Eunice Yang ’08. The approximately 20 students, alums, and MHAAG members present for the event pushed the couches in the Lowell JCR into a tight circle and discussed ways to help friends suffering from mental health issues. Though all of the information presented...