In San Luis Obispo County, there are more than 280,000 residents. Yet, there are only 16 hospital beds for those who have a serious crisis, according to San Luis Obispo Behavioral Health Supervisor Brian Atwell. One in five people will…
Finals week emotional first aid kit
We study to do better in class. We work out to try to obtain a date. We eat well to not create future health problems. Yet something we fail to act upon is our mental health. The effects are real, but they are somehow seen as less important than other aspects of our lives.
Depression memes: Is this dark style of humor helping or hurting Generation Z?
Reacting to this, Generation Z is redefining coping mechanisms with a sense of humor that is a little bit… well, twisted.
From starving to 20,000 calories a day: This student battled the spectrum of eating disorders on her path to ‘healing’
“I wanted people to look at my smile and think ‘Oh, she’s perfect, she’s fine,’ but on the inside, I was the complete opposite.”
A lick a day keeps the doctor away
The most stressful time of the year for students often arrives with midterms and finals. The hours spent sitting in class, studying, doing homework, keeping up with a social life and possibly working a job can be a lot to…
Cal Poly alum opens up about her life-threatening eating disorder
Her heart stopped beating at 27 years-old. Denise Solters, now 70, stares at the ocean at Cayucos State Beach with a level of appreciation unmatched by many.
Mental health services will expand during 2018-19 school year, following $99 health fee increase
Cal Poly plans to bring on a psychiatrist, two counselors and one licensed clinical social worker.
Northern California fires have been out for months, but some burns remain
The Tubbs Fire destroyed Sean O’Donnell’s Santa Rosa home was burnt to the ground in October 2017.
OWNing the stage: Cal Poly women share their stories
OWN covered topics such as feminism, gender, race, family, mental health and the life of a woman in college.
More than just winter time blues
Winter-onset seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can be seen in as many as 10 to 20 percent of adults
Behind the selfie: How social media can be a cry for help
Instagram posts can be a humble brag or a way to capture a memory. But other times, they’re a cry for help. Assistant Director of Community Prevention and Intervention Services Dr. Hannah Roberts said that even though social media can…