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The Power of Healing Through Music and Art in the Valley

March 5, 2020March 4, 2020

By Frances Clause Music and art give people a creative outlet, whether it’s to hone their skills or for casual enjoyment. But both also have the ability to heal people – including those in the Youngstown community. In music and art therapies, patients are guided through creative processes to help…

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Health Care Organizations Aim to Prevent Mental Health and Substance Abuse Issues at YSU

November 14, 2019November 13, 2019

By Brianna Gleghorn Students of different backgrounds and lifestyles are working to obtain an education at Youngstown State University, but within that comes various obstacles. Meridian HealthCare and the Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board have partnered with YSU to create prevention programs for students to turn to in…

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YSU Students United Conducts Student-Run Mental Health Panel

October 3, 2019November 20, 2019

By Abigail Cloutier Youngstown State University Students United held its second student-led panel since its establishment last spring semester, focusing on mental health awareness and the variety of resources offered at YSU on Sept. 25 in Kilcawley Center. The panel commenced with a presentation from Ann Jaronski, director of Student…

New Mental Health Initiative at YSU Hopes to Spark Positivity

September 12, 2019September 11, 2019

By Abigail Cloutier A senior biology major at Youngstown State University and a YSU alumna partnered with the Student Counseling Services and Andrews Student Recreation Center to establish a new mental health initiative called the Penguin Positivity Program. The initiative, created by Hannah Haynie and Ashley Amendol, hopes to inspire…