Opinion: NYU needs better mental health services
Despite the increasing prevalence of mental health issues among the student body, the university’s resources lack personalized care, limit accessibility and respond inadequately to mental health crises.
Woman shot dead outside Union Square NYU dorm
An early morning shooting on Thursday left a young woman dead near Union Square. Neither a motive nor perpetrator have been identified.
Students upset by NYU response to roommate’s mental health crisis
Coral Tower residents sought a dialogue with their residence hall directors to communicate their concerns. They were left in the dark instead.
Letter to the Editor: CWS director on suicide response and mental health resources
The executive director of NYU Counseling and Wellness Services addresses suicide contagion, counseling wait times and in-person counseling availability in response to a recent WSN article about the history of suicide at NYU.
What to do this week: MLK Week, New York Fashion Week
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Attend NYU’s MLK Week events or watch the Super Bowl.
Ranked: Places to cry in NYC
No, this isn’t a cry for help (yet), but thanks for your concern!
Students argue for hybrid mental health services
Meanwhile, a CAS junior is working with Counseling and Wellness Services to hire more counselors and remove insurance copays.
Student Health Center removes cap on therapy sessions
Free counseling services at the NYU Wellness Exchange are now available based on clinical need.
NYU Text-A-Therapist App Yields Few Users, Poor Experiences
NYU’s Wellness Exchange app is too impersonal for some students, but might be the only option for others.
Current Wellness Resources Fall Short of Expectations
Fourteen students who have used NYU’s Counseling and Wellness Services told WSN they did not receive adequate care.
