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Mental health after Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene devastated the lives of many throughout Western North Carolina. As people start to rebuild, mental health is often not prioritized.  Mental health is often a stigmatized topic in many different ways which can have a number of negative consequences.  “The more prevalent stigma is related to dangerousness, particularly […]

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Not alone – Resources for those in crisis

Note from the writer – The following article deals with the topic of suicide and may cause difficult emotions, but these are conversations we should have.  Incident at 808 West  Authorities from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a welfare call around 8 p.m. on Feb. 7.  A call […]

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How to take care of yourself during COVID-19 and finals week

Finals week is always stressful, but it is sure to be even worse this time around with COVID-19 refusing to leave us alone. It is extremely important to take care of your mental health during this time so let’s talk about how to do that! Ashley Virella, an intern at […]