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Don Phillips (he/him) on Dec. 11 in his office on the fifth floor of Snell Hall, home to Oregon State University’s Counseling and Psychological Services.  In his role as the coordinator of veteran and military connected student mental health and wellness, Phillips hopes to increase the connectivity of identity based supports on campus to better cater to student’s intersectionalities when seeking support.

Military mental health professional joins OSU as product of ‘unyielding and unending advocacy’

Riley LeCocq, Senior Reporter
December 27, 2023

The arrival of Oregon State University’s first veteran and military connected student mental health coordinator comes as a product of “unyielding and unending advocacy to create change.” This...

Image of the Benton County Crisis Center Project timeline courtesy of the Benton County Website

Benton County Crisis Center temporarily relocates ahead of replacement

New building set to open in Summer 2024
Wahb El Atlassi, News Contributor
May 3, 2023

The Benton County Crisis Center is now located in the Benton County Humphrey Hoyer Building at 557 NW Monroe Ave. in Corvallis. The center provides walk-in crisis counseling services provided by Benton...

Firing Lane: Can the mental health crisis be averted with therapy?

Firing Lane: Can the mental health crisis be averted with therapy?

Alexander Banks, Columnist
May 2, 2023

Editor’s Note: This column does not represent the opinion of The Daily Barometer. This column reflects the personal opinions of the writer. High rates of mental illness raise concerns on whether treatment...

The building complex at Linus Pauling Middle School photographed on April 25, 2023. Several Corvallis school district changes have been established including the alternative pathway program.

Linus Pauling teacher walkout sparks larger conversation on student behavior

Alexander Banks, News Contributor
April 26, 2023

In the months following the late February teacher walkout, Corvallis School District administrators have been meeting with CSD staff to gather input that has since informed some existing and planned changes...

Hallucinogenic mushrooms have been legalized in the state of Oregon as a result of Measure 109. This illustration shows a group of brightly colored and heavily patterned mushrooms.

What does new psilocybin-based services mean for Corvallis residents and the supposed mental health crisis?

Alexander Banks, News Contributor
February 7, 2023

Oregon cities and counties decide regulations for manufacturers, producers and servicers on psilocybin-based services, while at the beginning of 2023, the state announced that individuals can now pay and...

Chain link fencing surrounds construction equipment between Milam Hall and Gilkey Hall on Oregon State University campus on Oct. 21. Usually this space is full of people, but now students and faculty file through the space around one edge of the enclosure.

Opinion: How construction around campus affects students

Jorge Nader, Columnist
November 10, 2022

Editor’s Note: This column does not represent the opinion of The Daily Barometer. This column reflects the personal opinions of the writer. Construction around campus has impacted students in many...

OSU expands student mental health resources with OSU Assist, MySSP

OSU expands student mental health resources with OSU Assist, MySSP

Haley Stark, News Reporter
November 3, 2022

In response to growing awareness towards student mental health, Oregon State University has launched two new initiatives, “OSU Assist” and “Anytime Anywhere: My Student Support Program @ OSU.” Combining...

The entrance to Snell Hall on OSU campus on September 27th. While easy to locate, people like OSU graduate, Sarah Ermer, have proclaimed that they, “Didn’t have very much luck at all” when seeking help from CAPS in the past.

Opinion: Can OSU Handle the Growing Student Mental Health Crisis?

Leah Kahn, Columnist
October 20, 2022

Editor’s Note: This column does not represent the opinion of The Daily Barometer. This column reflects the personal opinions of the writer. Counseling and Psychological Services at Oregon State are...

Community members gather at the annual Out of the Darkness walk at the Student Experience Center Plaza on the OSU Corvallis, Ore. campus on April 9, 2022.

NAMI Mid-Valley notes surge in demand for mental health services

Sam Albert, News Contributor
May 2, 2022

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and members of the National Alliance on Mental Illness Mid-Valley have observed an increase in community outreach as COVID-19 regulations continue to lift. NAMI...

First-year biochemistry major Mya Kuzmin opens the Tinder app on April 20 in her dorm room. Many college students use Tinder as a way to pass the time between classes which, if done too often, can lead to a negative effect on their mental health.

F*ck it, real talk: Dating apps (probably) aren’t good for your mental health

Hayden Lohr, Columnist
May 2, 2022

Editor’s Note: This column does not represent the opinion of The Daily Barometer. This column reflects the personal opinions of the writer. Dating apps can lead to feelings of self doubt and loneliness,...

Second-year psychology major Sophia Fischer relaxes while wearing a facemask and cucumbers to soothe her mind while preparing for finals week at her home on March 9. It is important for students to take time for themselves to cool off and calm down, especially during the winter months which can be dark and dreary, physically and mentally.

The Way of Things: Healthy coping mechanisms can help students make it through the school year

Zeva Rosenbaum, Columnist
April 4, 2022

Editor’s Note: This column does not represent the opinion of The Daily Barometer. This column reflects the personal opinions of the writer. As we begin another term, burnout already hangs around the...

Nathan Braaten and Taylor Ricci, both student-athletes, founded the Dam Worth It Campaign out of a desire to help instigate change around the topics of mental health and suicide.

Athletes utilize platforms to bring awareness to mental health struggles

Isabelle Taylor, Sports Contributor
August 31, 2021

When Team USA Gymnast Simone Biles withdrew from the 2020 Olympics Gymnastics all-around final and team final, her decision provoked a conversation that aims to help end the mental health stigma surrounding...

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