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61´«Ã½Presents Announces Fall 2024 Season
61´«Ã½Presents, 61´«Ã½â€™s signature public events series, is proud to launch its fall 2024 season with notable figures across entertainment, sports, academia, politics and beyond. In addition to the […]
Read MorePeer Health Educators Help Students Practice Mental and Physical Wellbeing
Tiernan offers a holistic range of services to 61´«Ã½students, such as multi-purpose studios, group fitness classes, a pool, and a new student-designed wellness room. One of Tiernan’s most notable services is its Peer Health Educators program, developed by a group of student leaders committed to promoting mental and physical wellbeing.
Read MoreIn the Media: Lily Silver ’22 Launches Mental Health Talk Show on IGTV, Seattle Times Reports
Lily Silver ’22 launched “Mind Wide Open,” a mental health-focused weekly talk show on IGTV, Instagram’s video platform, the Seattle Times reported. Silver, whose father was Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell, said she started the talk show to destigmatize mental health issues among young people.
Read MoreMedical Student Amira Athanasios ’15 Focuses on Health of Body and Mind Amid COVID-19
The preservation of physical health has been at the forefront of news coverage and public health organization advisories. However, these discussions can often overlook a vital component of wellness: a concern for mental health, especially among healthcare workers.
Read MoreSpotlight on Faculty: Ted Bartholomew, Assistant Professor of Psychology
s part of our ongoing series on Scripps’ faculty, the Office of Marketing and Communications recently sat down with Ted Bartholomew to discuss international perceptions of mental illness, social justice in mental health, and baseball.
Read MoreThe 61´«Ã½Experience: The Sallie Tiernan Field House
On a typical sunny afternoon at Scripps, the lounge chairs beside the outdoor pool overflow with studying or socializing student at the Sallie Tiernan Field House, Scripps’s fitness, health, and wellness center. Â
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