mental health Archives - The Guardsman

Events Calendar Nov. 22 – Dec. 6

This issue’s events calendar includes a sunrise ceremony on Alcatraz, a couple film screenings and holiday markets!

Students are Missing out on Opportunities for Community Health Support

Over 3,000 medical appointments and 1,458 mental health sessions have been scheduled in semesters. Despite this, more than 18,000 enrolled students would currently be eligible to benefit from the health services.

Breathwork and Sound Bath Offer Comfort to Students at Mental Health Event

The Guardsman9 months ago4 months ago0

On February 25th, City College students engage in a transformative breathwork practice. Sponsored by the Office of Student Equity and led by Qilig’s healers and cultural workers, the event integrated sound therapy with a unique Sound Bath meditation.

"Study Storm" Illustration by Isis Cordova/The Guardsman

College Student Mental Health Has Been Declared A Crisis – What CCSF Brings to the Table and How Students and Faculty Are Coping

The Guardsman1 year ago1 year ago0

City College provides a number of resources to support students amidst the mental health crisis sweeping campuses across the country.

Breaking the Silence: Addressing Mental Health Barriers in Filipino/a/x and BIPOC Communities

The Guardsman3 years ago3 years ago0

The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The Filipino Student Association at City College organized a panel discussion on May 5 at the Student Health Center to commemorate this. City College is a community college serving a diverse student population, should be responsible for providing spaces like this and resources and support for students from all backgrounds. This includes mental health resources that are culturally sensitive and appropriate for the needs of Filipino/a/x and BIPOC students.

City College Mental Health Services Gears Up Faculty, Staff Amid Suicide Rate Spike

The Guardsman3 years ago3 years ago0

City College Student Health Services prepare its faculty and staff on ways to support students in their mental health and prevent suicide amid the nationwide spike in suicide rates. Sandy Vaughn, a mental health counselor in the Health Center, presented examples of warning signs if someone may want to end one’s life and provided contact information on where to seek help.

City College Enhances Mental Health Services in Response to Increasing Student Needs

The Guardsman3 years ago1

City College’s Mental Health Services offers counseling and support, with in-person and virtual support groups available. All credit-taking students are eligible for services at no additional cost beyond the student health fee.

An Access Guide to the Student Health Center

The Guardsman3 years ago0

The Student Health Center is open and operating in a hybrid mode to deliver a multitude of both physical and mental health services for City College students.

Lockdown Breakdown

The Guardsman5 years ago5 years ago0

There is plenty of cause for stress among City College students, many of whom are likely sharing the increased anxiety, depression, and substance abuse that 40% of American adults are reporting, according to a CDC survey conducted over the summer.

Social Isolation Highlights the Necessity of Access to Mental Healthcare

The Guardsman6 years ago6 years ago0

The state’s shelter-in-place order has brought about discussions of City College students’ access to adequate mental-health care and the complexities of race and class which also factor into access to these needs.