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MSU hosts mental health events for students and staff

Amy Cho
With October being Disability Pride Month at Michigan State University, University Health and Wellbeing (UHW) is hosting plenty of events to honor and celebrate the contributions of the disability community, along with supporting mental health and wellness. Here is a list of events that will be going on all month.

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Navigating microaggressions: How students cope, advocate for change

Jessica Pruitt
November 15, 2024

Microaggressions at Michigan State University take a significant toll on students' mental health and academic performance, creating a pervasive sense of "otherness" that affects their ability to fully engage in campus life. Through personal resilience and calls for institutional change, students are pushing for a more inclusive environment that fosters understanding and respect.

HEALTH

The dark side of social media: Negative content cycles, impacts viewers

Amy Cho
November 14, 2024

Social media users can post anything on their accounts, and this content sometimes garners internet popularity or fame for certain "influencers." With large social media platforms, influencers can sway their audience on things such as what water bottle to purchase or which restaurants to visit. But this can become harmful for viewers when influencers start promoting negative things within their content, such as Liv Schmidt's unhealthy weight loss content.

HEALTH

Horticulture specialists discuss health benefits of houseplants

Jessica Pruitt
October 25, 2024

Houseplants can do more than brighten up your home, a little greenery can go a long way toward creating a healthier, happier space, according to the National Institutes of Health. Local horticulture experts discuss the various mental and physical health benefits of keeping houseplants in your living or work space.

HEALTH

Health Vending Machine installed at MSU’s Union

Jessica Pruitt
October 24, 2024

In a move to enhance student health, Michigan State University has installed a health vending machine in its Student Union, spearheaded by East Lansing Free Emergency Contraceptives (EL FREE EC). It offers a range of reduced-priced items and life-saving resources like Narcan, pregnancy tests, over-the-counter pain relievers and more.

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Gender-affirming supplies for T-REx students now available

Jessica Pruitt
October 10, 2024

Free gender-affirming supplies are now available for trans, nonbinary and gender-diverse students at MSU, as the result of a collaboration between The Gender and Sexuality Campus Center (GSCC) and University Health and Wellbeing (UHW). The goal is to allow for an increase in inclusivity, belongingness, empowerment and well-being.

HEALTH

Kinesiology BIPs give students active class opportunities

Anna Rossow
September 11, 2024

The Department of Kinesiology offers 48 different BIP courses of various sports available for students to enroll in each semester. Taking these courses gives students a specified time for physical activity in their busy college schedules, allowing them to enjoy the various health benefits of staying active.