Staying Mindful in Stressful Times
As we grow older, the list of worries that pile up on our plates seem to get longer. From academic pressures to personal responsibilities and career planning, it can also […]
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SKY Club: Encouraging Campus Happiness!
Have you ever looked at the bright blue sky, counted the clouds, and felt more content than ever before? Well, the SKY Campus Happiness club aims to bring this feeling […]
“How Do You Live?” An Essay on Seasonal Depression
The State of Washington has become a center of cold, harsh weather where the majority of the days out of the year consist of early sunsets and gloomy days. This […]
OPINION: Should College Students Get Recess?
Remember elementary school? Writing cursive, learning basic algebra, phonics, and of course recess. A half-hour or longer period of rest, relaxation, and play, mandated for all students. As a college […]
BPD Called to Campus Following Mental Health Crisis
At around 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday Oct. 8, the Bellevue Police Department was called to Bellevue College to respond to an individual present on campus. Police officers were present near […]
Just How Critical Is Sleep?
As the school year has begun, it seems like a good time to refresh ourselves on an essential part of our days — sleep. As students, it may be tempting […]
Digital Minimalism: Is it Possible as a College Student?
As the leaves turn bright shades of orange, yellow and red — ushering in fall — students all across the country resume attendance at colleges and universities. In an increasingly […]
BC Counseling Hosts Mental Health Event for Faculty
Members from BC’s counseling office will conduct a mental health advocacy workshop on July 26 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through zoom. Faculty members can attend this event for […]
Midterm Destress Techniques for Students
With midterms rapidly approaching, it can be a stressful season for many. But before you can take care of the tasks on your docket, you first need to make sure […]
Op-Ed: Do High Expectations from Life and People Lead to Long-Term Unhappiness?
While many people’s level of happiness is fixed, making some people naturally happy most of the time and others naturally unhappy most of the time, a big factor that plays […]
BC Resources for New and Returning Bulldogs
It’s been two weeks since the new school year started. With classes in full swing and midterms right around the corner, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed and isolated. […]
Mental Health at Bellevue College: Results from the Healthy Minds Survey
Over 800 Bellevue College (BC) students responded to the Healthy Minds Survey that was emailed to students in January. Between spring and summer quarter, the results were emailed to students. […]
Weekly Reads: The Expectation Effect
“What we feel and think will determine what we experience, which will in turn influence what we feel and what we think, in a never-ending cycle.” ― David Robson, “The […]
Apple is Integrating New Mental Health Features Into IOS 17, Empowering Users to Prioritize Well-Being
In their latest event, Apple rolled out new ways to track mental health that are going to be added with IOS 17, iPadOS17 and watchOS 10. New mental health features […]
The Saddest Book Ever: “No Longer Human” Unveils the Tragic Life and Downfall of Death-Obsessed Writer Osamu Dazai
“Mine has been a life of much shame. I can’t even guess myself what it must be to live the life of a human being.” – Osamu Dazai, “No Longer […]
BC Wellness Center Offering Outdoor Activities for Students Struggling With Finals Stress
With finals quickly approaching, it is easy to fall into the habit of staying inside and cramming all of the readings you skimmed over the quarter. However, luckily, the Bellevue […]
OPINION: How Did COVID-19 Affect the Mental Health of Students?
As time goes by, we become more and more aware of how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the mental health of students across the world. Time spent in disrupted routines, secluded […]
National Stress Awareness Month: Tools and Tips for Better Mental Health
Stress, while a known natural human response, has many misconceptions surrounding it and can be suppressed to the point of boiling over. According to the National Institute of Mental Health […]
April is Autism Acceptance Month: Celebrating Neurodiversity
The month of April is the nationally-observed Autism Acceptance Month. It was created to respect the rights and humanity of autistic people and expand awareness of the unique perspectives and […]
OPINION: The Meaningless Generation: What’s Behind Young People’s Lack of Direction?
The younger generations seem to be struggling to find meaning and purpose in their lives. A recent poll conducted by The Sun in the United Kingdom revealed that a staggering […]