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As the Fall semester approaches the halfway point, UF students are experiencing burnout with the demands of campus life.

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UF students struggle with burnout in first semester back on campus

By Luigi Bencosme | Oct. 4, 2021

As UF enters its first full in-person semester since the COVID-19 pandemic began, a quick shift to a live learning environment, along with the pandemic fallout, caused mental health strains in students. Within just six weeks of the new semester, students at UF say they are struggling to cope with all the strain placed upon them to succeed.

University of Florida students rush to and from class along Stadium Road prior to the pandemic, on September 17, 2019. The upcoming fall semester will see tens of thousands of students return to campus, although an increase in the number of delta variant COVID-19 infections raises concerns about viral spread among unvaccinated people.

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UF students grapple with excitement and apprehension for a new semester

By Brenna Sheets | July 29, 2021

Butterflies and back-to-school jitters are standard for any student starting a new semester. But this upcoming Fall term is unlike any other. For many UF students, it is the first time they’ll return to in-person classes in over a year.

Ciera Garrison, a 23-year-old fourth-year sociology major at UF, was a guest speaker at the virtual "Reframe and Reclaim" event Wednesday. She read her piece "Unchained" at the event, which represents the art of being free from “past trauma,” “toxic exposure” and “mental bondage."

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Black women share their experiences through virtual Reframe and Reclaim event

By Bryce Brown | July 22, 2021

The University of Florida Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC) hosted the event for Black women to share their experiences through selections of their own prose and poetry on Zoom.

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SOBERBABY subverts the addict stereotype with weekly sit-downs

By Heather Bushman | July 6, 2021

The SOBERBABY talkshow was born with the goal of erasing the stigma around addiction.

Michele Altomare (second from left) and Juan Reina (third from left), kneel on the ground as they pose with family and friends for a photograph during the third annual Breast Cancer Awareness Show in Tampa, Florida, where they raised awareness for cancer research on Sunday, October 13, 2019.

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A UF student’s startup blends cancer research with car enthusiasts

By Abigail Hasebroock | June 7, 2021

Cars for Cancer raises funds and awareness for children’s cancer research, and part of the proceeds go directly to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.

While it’s no question that the days following a great live show can feel mundane, one researcher started to wonder if the words “post-concert depression” were giving the social-syndrome undue psychological influence.

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A foundational study on ‘post-concert depression’ examines the unique phenomenon

By Brenna Sheets | June 3, 2021

Before live shows were put on pause, concert-goers frequently used the expression “post-concert depression” (PCD) to describe the melancholy experienced after the thrill of a concert. While it’s no question that the days following a great live show can feel mundane, one researcher started to wonder if the words “post-concert depression” were giving the social-syndrome undue psychological influence.

The Human Services department was instituted as a way to strengthen the already-existing assistance Marion Senior Services offers.

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Marion senior services institutes new department dedicated to mental health

By Heather Bushman | May 27, 2021

Marion Senior Services instituted a new department to promote mental health in Marion County seniors. The Human Services department will focus on enhancing the quality of life and crisis management skills by analyzing individual situations and finding areas for improvement.

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Gainesville based personal care brand launches new line of eco-friendly soap powders

By Brenna Sheets | May 27, 2021

Made-up Gossip, a new Gainesville-based personal care brand, launched its first line of hand soaps designed to eliminate single-use plastics. By incorporating humor and style into its brand, Made-up Gossip uses its personalized platform to educate customers on the repercussions of using plastic.

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Gainesville therapist offers group sessions for minority clients

By Veronica Nocera | Jan. 19, 2021

Two therapy groups, created for LGBTQ individuals and Black women respectively, aim to provide a sense of solidarity and community.

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Volunteer opportunities endless for all looking to help

By Erin Rauch | Aug. 20, 2010

For those who aren’t fans of weekend benders, Gainesville has plenty of ways to spend your time productively.