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The Chimes

Student Development takes closer look at anxiety and depression

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With a national increase of mental health issues, the department launches a new committee to support students.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief October 18, 2018

This is part three of a three-part series on mental health. Parts one and two can be found here and here. This story was originally published in print on Oct. 18, 2018. As the dean of Student Wellness, Lisa Igram sometimes meets with students feeling depressed, anxious or lonely. Many times, she says,...

Christian Clubbing: Club sings for Japanese suicide awareness

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Hope Rising helps students to share their concerns and pains regarding suicide.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief November 8, 2017
Hope Rising helps students to share their concerns and pains regarding suicide.

Lower campus dorms promote mental health

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Event provides information and opportunities for responding to stress and anxiety.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief October 25, 2017
Event provides information and opportunities for responding to stress and anxiety.

Spread awareness about mental illness

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Cultural barriers protect stigma surrounding depression.
Justin Yun, Writer May 10, 2017
Cultural barriers protect stigma surrounding depression.

Hope Week supports mental health

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RAs in Hope Hall establish week-long convention to help students achieve mental healthiness.
Daisy Gonzalez, Writer March 29, 2017
RAs in Hope Hall establish week-long convention to help students achieve mental healthiness.

Hope breaks through

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Mental health is a struggle to maintain, and Biola knows it.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer March 28, 2017
Mental health is a struggle to maintain, and Biola knows it.

Students should help the tortured artist

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Society needs to stop romanticizing the link between mental illness and artistic creativity.
Justin Yun, Writer March 15, 2017
Society needs to stop romanticizing the link between mental illness and artistic creativity.

Four students propose during first open proposal of spring 2017

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Senators vote on internal proposals and hear four student proposals.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer February 27, 2017
Senators vote on internal proposals and hear four student proposals.

Recognize the scratchy throats in mental health

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We know when to take Tylenol, but we do not know when to go to counseling.
Jacqueline Lewis, Writer April 5, 2016
We know when to take Tylenol, but we do not know when to go to counseling.

Doctor’s note requirements place grades over health

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Biola’s attendance policy forces students to sacrifice their health to get good grades.
Morgan Mitchell, Writer March 15, 2016
Biola’s attendance policy forces students to sacrifice their health to get good grades.

Face to face with depression

Face to face with depression
Jasmine Warga’s debut novel unashamedly tackles one of today’s most stigmatized illnesses.
Hayley Langdon, Writer March 10, 2015
Jasmine Warga’s debut novel unashamedly tackles one of today’s most stigmatized illnesses.

Counseling, community provides support for mental health

In an effort to better support the mental and emotional health of students, the Biola Counseling Center offers extensive hours for students to share their story, and to learn to first help themselves in order to in turn help others. | Cherri Yoon/THE CHIMES
In an effort to better support the mental and emotional health of students, the Biola Counseling Center offers extensive hours for students to share their story, and to learn to first help themselves in order to in turn help others.
Sophia Dammann, Writer October 8, 2014
In an effort to better support the mental and emotional health of students, the Biola Counseling Center offers extensive hours for students to share their story, and to learn to first help themselves in order to in turn help others.