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The Wichitan

The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

The Wichitan

The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

The Wichitan

According to Mental Health America, in a given year, about 5% of the U.S. population experiences seasonal depression. The main age of onset of seasonal depression is between 20 and 30 years of age, however symptoms can appear earlier. Four out of five people who have seasonal depression are women.

Editorial: Be aware of the signs of seasonal depression

November 18, 2022

As the winter season begins, the weather gets colder and the days get shorter. The sudden change and gloom that comes from winter days can take an emotional toll. This emotional change is officially known...

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BetterMynd provides a digital means of meeting students’ mental health needs

Anne Akpabio, Managing Editor October 7, 2022

BetterMynd is a social impact start up that was founded in 2017 to cater to the mental health needs of college students. This platform caters to the mental health and wellbeing of over half a million...

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Let’s Chat: coming to a dorm near you

Emily Beaman, Reporter October 9, 2020

Sept. 12 through Oct. 3, Midwestern State University’s Counseling Center is partnering up with Residence Life and Housing to trial a new wellness program called Let’s Chat. Let’s Chat brings counselors...

Ellie the English Pointer

Therapy dogs visit library to comfort students

Alexis Rucker and Alana Earle December 5, 2018

To give students a stress-free study break while they focus on finals, the Obedience Training Club brought their therapy dogs Buddy, Sydney, Merrily and Oliver to the Moffett Library on Dec. 2. “The...

Arianna Davis

Stop the stigma, start listening

Arianna Davis April 19, 2017

“I feel so depressed.” You’re just being sad or more upset at a certain circumstance. Usually overreacting. “No big deal,” they say. “Everyone gets depressed.” Just don’t be so...

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