Mental Health 2019

Mental health is clearly a relevant topic on campus that affects every single one of us Bears.

Self-care seems to be most often associated with the golden trio of face masks, bath bombs and journaling.

UC Berkeley was always a distant star in my universe.

Over the past two decades, the presence of prescription medications, such as Adderall, have increased on college campuses across the United States.

“Your sister isn’t making any sense.”

In the midst of midterms, project deadlines and a wealth of other personal responsibilities, nutrition can easily become an afterthought.

When I found myself standing in the middle of a Halloweekend party, Solo cup in hand, shoes sticking to the hardwood floor, it was Nov. 1.

I know we’ve had a rocky relationship in the past, but I wanted to write to say how much I’ve grown to love you.

I had my inaugural panic attack more than a month ago at UC Berkeley. How fitting. 

If mental illness has ever touched your life in a serious way as it has touched mine, you know that most of society’s perceptions and discussions about mental illness are less than ideal.