We at Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down hope you take some time to yourself over these few days off—relax, focus on your mental health, and remember how much there is to look forward to in the weeks to come.
Metro
Auchincloss Discusses Clean Energy, Gun Violence, and Mental Health At Virtual Round Table in Newton
Jake Auchincloss, who represents Massachusetts’ 4th Congressional District, hosted a virtual roundtable with Newton residents on Tuesday.
Opinions, Column
Saving Instagram, One Swipe at a Time
You’ve probably read a dozen articles like this before: “Instagram linked to depression,” “Social media leads to decline in self-esteem,” “Snapchat crushes your soul”—each and every one being more dire than the last. And they usually end with “DELETE SOCIAL MEDIA NOW!” What they fail to recognize is how unrealistic those expectations are, especially as a college student.
News, On Campus
Student Assembly Representatives Discuss Water Fountains, Student Care Days, and BCPD
The Student Assembly (SA) discussed reopening water fountains on campus, creating student mental health days, and establishing a better relationship between the Boston College Police Department (BCPD) and students in its meeting on Tuesday.
Opinions, Column
Stop Casually Using the Word Depression
This column contains descriptions of one person’s experience with depression and other mental health related struggles which some readers may find upsetting. If you or someone you know is in distress, SAMHSA’s National Hotline (1-800-662-HELP (4357) provides free, confidential treatment referral and information services for individuals and families facing mental health struggles. The increased prevalence…
News, On Campus
$3 Million Grant to Aid SSW Study on Intergenerational Trauma
The National Institute of Mental Health awarded Boston College’s Research Program on Children and Adversity (RPCA) a five-year, 3.3 million dollar grant that will advance the program’s research on the mental health effects of war on child soldiers in Sierra Leone, according to BC News.
News, On Campus
SA Passes Bills on Mental Health Survey and Virtual Participation in SA Meetings
The Student Assembly (SA) of the Undergraduate Government of Boston College passed two bills on Wednesday. The first initiated a student interest survey on mental health days at BC, and the second allowed virtual participation in SA meetings for members in quarantine.
News, On Campus, Featured Story
Affirm Lab Conducts Two Studies About Supporting Transgender Youth
The Affirm Lab, a research team at Boston College whose goal is to improve care for stigmatized youth, is currently conducting two studies to assess how mental health clinics and schools can better support transgender youth.
News
UCS Reports Increase in Students Seeking Mental Health Services
Craig Burns, director of University Counseling Services (UCS) at Boston College, said there has been a noticeable increase in students seeking help through UCS this academic year.
Editorials, Opinions
Boston College Should Evaluate Mental Health Services, Implement Virtual UCS Scheduling, and Hire More Referral Staff
Boston College should evaluate the efficacy of mental health services provided on campus in order to determine how to best serve the mental health needs of the student population. Some improvements that should be implemented include the creation of an email or messaging service to schedule appointments with University Counseling Services (UCS) and an increase…
