Tag: mental health

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Implementing mental health day policies benefits students of all ages

September 17, 2021
Erica Quinones

By Alaina PerdonElm Staff Writer Despite the constantly tumultuous state of the world, we college students…

Lifestyle

Tips on how to survive — and thrive — during final exams

May 6, 2021
Katy Shenk

By Kaitlin Dunn Elm Staff Writer As finals week approaches, many Washington College students have started…

News

Mental Health Working Group completes report including recommendations for improving student wellbeing

May 6, 2021
Katy Shenk

By Cecilia Cress Elm Staff Writer After over a year of work, the Mental Health Working…

Lifestyle

“Back to WAC”: Fighting burnout amid the last week of the spring semester

April 29, 2021
Katy Shenk

By Kaitlin Dunn Elm Staff Writer As the semester comes to an end, many Washington College…

Columns Opinion

WC professors accommodate learning challenges in online setting

March 18, 2021
Katy Shenk

By Alaina Perdon Elm Staff Writer  The transition to online learning brought an onslaught of new…

Lifestyle

“Grade expectations”: studying for midterm exams and completing assignments amid the COVID-19 pandemic

March 18, 2021
Katy Shenk

By Olivia Montes Lifestyle Editor It’s that time of year again: Washington College midterm exams and…

Columns Opinion

WC should supplement lack of snow days by implementing mental health days

February 25, 2021
Katy Shenk

By Lexi Meola Elm Staff Writer This spring 2021 semester, Washington College has closed campus three…

Lifestyle

Social life at a distance: how to connect with friends during the COVID-19 pandemic

February 24, 2021
Katy Shenk

By Anastasia Bekker Elm Staff Writer  A person’s social life can be a huge part of…

Lifestyle

“Back to WAC”: Maintaining mental wellness on campus

February 24, 2021
Katy Shenk

By Kaitlin Dunn Elm Staff Writer With the COVID-19 pandemic raging across the country, it is…

Lifestyle

How to adopt a more optimistic outlook in your life

December 3, 2020
Katy Shenk

By Olivia Montes Lifestyle Editor  For many people, looking on the bright side is hard.  Because…