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.
Isabella Jambrina, Contributing Writer
• April 25, 2024
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.
Abby Wilson, News Editor
• September 2, 2022
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.
Alex Tey, Editor-in-Chief
• April 18, 2022
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.
Zoe Ragouzeos, Executive Director of NYU Counseling and Wellness Services
• March 19, 2022
Bobst Library’s enduring history of suicide
Alyssa Goldberg, Features Staff
• March 7, 2022
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.
Kristian Burt and Rachel Cohen
• February 6, 2022
Ranked: Places to cry in NYC
No, this isn’t a cry for help (yet), but thanks for your concern!
Sabrina Choudhary and Joey Hung
• October 18, 2021
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.
Rachel Fadem, Deputy News Editor
• September 23, 2021
Student Health Center removes cap on therapy sessions
Free counseling services at the NYU Wellness Exchange are now available based on clinical need.
Kayla Hardersen, Staff Writer
• March 29, 2021
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.
Ronni Husmann, Deputy News Editor
• November 18, 2019
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.
Mansee Khurana, Deputy News Editor
• April 29, 2019
We Must Stand Together Against Sexual Assault
Students for Sexual Respect, Guest Editorial
• September 25, 2017
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Pritheva Zakaria, Staff Writer • November 12, 2024
Liyana Illyas, Deputy News Editor • November 12, 2024
Antonio Johri, Contributing Writer • November 12, 2024
Constantine Moore, Contributing Writer • November 12, 2024