As finals week kicks off today, Trinity students are leaning on the breath of relief they found during the campus Stress Buster Workshop.
Tag: Mental Health
Trinity Counselors See Rise in Student Anxiety Amid Heightened Federal Presence in D.C.
The increased federal law enforcement and military presence in the nation’s capital has created stress among some Trinity students – tension that counselors at the university’s Health and Wellness Center say they have noticed growing.
Finding the Digital Balance Between Scrolling, Posting, and Studying
While social media can positively contribute to campus life, it also presents challenges for students in high-pressure academic environments.
Latino Students at Trinity Face Mental Health Barriers Amid Cultural Stigma
Mental health remains a sensitive subject in many Latino households, where therapy is often perceived as a sign of weakness. Deeply rooted cultural, religious and economic factors can make it difficult for Latino students — like those at Trinity — to access the support they need while navigating college life.
FAFSA Uncertainty Fuels Anxiety Among Trinity Students Amid Federal Funding Cuts
The uncertainty surrounding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has created mental health challenges for several Trinity students who rely on federal aid to fund their education.
Homesickness is Not Uncommon for College Students
A 2016 study by the National Library of Medicine found that 94% of students experienced homesickness during the initial days of their college experience.
Homesickness Can Strike at a University
When Amelia Tolentino prepared for her freshman year living in the dorms at Trinity Washington University, she never imagined the wave of homesickness that would wash over her once her family left campus after moving her in.
Plants are good for the environment and mental health
Mental health professionals advise college students to buy small indoor plants for their home or dorm room, noting it’s a low risk, high reward approach to boosting a person’s health.
Trinity students encouraged to seek out university’s mental health services
The transition to college life, with its academic pressures, financial stressors, social expectations, and newfound independence can be contributing factors to increased mental health struggles.
Pride month provides acceptance and reflection to Trinity’s LGBTQ+ community
Having June designated as Pride month provided several members of Trinity Washington University’s LGBTQ+ community with a moment of self-love while living in a world that still often makes them feel marginalized.