mental health Archives

College dropout’s second chance

John Pham | June 22, 2023

Content warning: This article discusses sensitive issues such as suicide. When thinking about life at university, many students romanticize what college is like, thinking that it will be easy to socialize,...

Student mental health: Treatment requires accountability from selves and schools

La Voz Editorial Board | May 31, 2023

In a land flowing with milk and honey, that being a society overflowing with resources at every corner of our reach, it is a wonder why more than 60% of college students struggle with at least one mental...

Students navigate mental health post-pandemic

Emma Caires | March 27, 2023

With classes and events returning to De Anza College’s campus, students are forced to confront mental health issues – both new and pre-existing – after several quarters of online education. According...

Film screening shows why mental health is important

John Pham | March 7, 2023

Mental health should be a top priority for students, but sometimes they do not know how to talk about it or get the resources they need. Fortunately, De Anza College collaborated with the company...

Speaker gives advice to improve mental health in De Anza workshop

Benjamin Brooker, Reporter | June 16, 2021

Public speaker Josh Rivedal defined anxiety and depression and outlined mental health resources for De Anza College students in the DNExTalks mental health workshop on June 11.

Mental health advocate Abraham Sculley speaks to De Anza students about breaking the stigma around depression

Kevin Nguyen, Reporter | June 14, 2021

Author and mental health advocate Abraham Sculley shared his experience living with and seeking help for depression on May 21, hosted by De Anza College Psychological Services and Active Minds as part of their “Mental Health Awareness Week.”

Students engage in discussion of mental health through panel

Crystal Flores, Reporter | June 9, 2021

De Anza and Foothill College addressed mental health in communities of color in a mental health panel on May 17.

Panelists highlight local resources for LGBTQ+ people struggling with mental health at district event

May 31, 2021

The “Q Corner & LGBTQ Awareness” event highlighted mental health problems in the LGBTQ+ community and local resources on May 20 as part of the Foothill-De Anza District Mental Health Awareness Week.

May 2021 marks another Mental Health Awareness month shadowed by the pandemic. Still, students can still enjoy many activities that support mental health.

Maida Suta, Reporter | May 16, 2021

Take the chance this Mental Health Awareness Month to explore these works and others. As schoolwork intensifies, make sure to take time to care for your mental health.

Students pursue hobbies and activities to improve their mental health during the pandemic

Teddy Ha, Reporter/ Digital freelancer | May 8, 2021

What are students’ hobbies and activities that help improve their mental health during the pandemic? As the pandemic has wreaked havoc on everyday life, students have adapted with leisure activities to support their mental health.