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Student senate reconvenes, votes to increase diversity in UCC staff

Liam Kelly | Thursday, January 19, 2023

This Wednesday, the Notre Dame Student Senate passed resolutions to increase LGBTQ+ and minority representation among the staff at University Counseling Center (UCC) as well as give Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) students earlier registration times for selecting classes. Resolution 2223-13, introduced by four senators as well as several executive cabinet directors, urges the UCC

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Observer Editorial: Students deserve more than just group counseling

Observer Editorial Board | Friday, September 30, 2022

As the first full month of the semester comes to a close and midterms are on the horizon, it is essential that mental well-being is a priority. The tri-campus community boasts a multitude of resources for student mental health, but it’s time to ask: are they enough? In a winter 2021 survey sent to students by

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The open secret of the University Counseling Center

Letter to the Editor | Wednesday, April 13, 2022

I have a unique perspective on how this lovely University of ours has changed over time. You see, I got to be an undergraduate twice, with about a decade separating the experiences. Even though I was a Philosophy major back in ‘08, I was pretty well known amongst friends as an amateur therapist. I was

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UCC launches Innsightful Wellness Program to aid student mental health

Emma Duffy | Monday, February 14, 2022

The University Counseling Center (UCC) is attempting to evolve by partnering with Innsightful, a company aimed at helping young adults deal with their stress and other emotions. Notre Dame is conducting a pilot run of a 12-week program set to help the mental health of students. The deadline for students to sign up for the

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Minority students at SMC struggle to find mental health resources

Gina Twardosz | Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Editor’s note: This is part three of a three-part series on mental health services at Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s. Follow these links to find part one and part two. Imán Omar, a Saint Mary’s senior, feels the pull of many strings: she is a black, Muslim, South African woman who spent the past four-odd

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SURVEY: Have you ever looked for mental health and wellness resources in the tri-campus community?

The Observer | Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Have you ever looked for mental health and wellness resources while on campus at Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s or Holy Cross? The Observer wants to hear about your experiences. Loading…

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Working past our perfectionism

Jimmy Kemper | Thursday, April 14, 2016

Let’s talk about perfectionism. Perfectionism is an attitude that many of us at this university are familiar with. Sometimes, it can be good for our work. It can help motivate us to put every ounce of effort into a paper to make it the best paper possible. Other times, it can be bad. It has