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What is the MTSU CARE Team?

DeAsia Powell, Staff reporter December 3, 2024
The MTSU Campus Action Response and Engagement team works to assess reports of concerning student behavior reported by the campus community and coordinate centralized responses to a variety of situations, including seasonal depression, excessive absence, difficulty adjusting to college life, relationship problems, etc. 
MTSU Counseling Services is located in the Keathley University Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. (Photo by Jenene Grover)

TN student health survey allows students chance to give feedback on MTSU services

Maia O'Brien, Staff reporter November 22, 2024

MTSU students received the TN Together Higher Education student survey in their emails on Monday. The survey focuses on campus climate and students’ substance use, and the results will help MTSU...

Photo from a MTSU Counseling event in September 2024. (Photo by Linsey Mata)

A list of local and national mental health resources

Emma Burden, Staff reporter October 30, 2024
Monday afternoon, MTSU experienced an immense tragedy when a student died on campus. Sidelines would like to provide resources for students, faculty, staff and community members that are grieving or struggling with mental health issues of their own. Below are national and campus hotlines, along with counseling services and hotlines geared toward LGBTQ+ individuals.
Photo from a MTSU Counseling event in September 2024. (Photo by Linsey Mata)

MTSU Counseling Services highlights Mental Health Awareness at yearly fair

Linsey Mata, Contributing writer September 11, 2024
MTSU’s Mental Health Wellness and Suicide Prevention Fair offered students various activities to calm themselves and learn more about mental health.
MTSU Counseling Services is located in the Keathley University Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. (Photo by Jenene Grover)

Is MTSU Counseling Services worth the time?

Jenene Grover April 26, 2024

Featured photo by Jenene Grover Story by Jenene Grover If you want more news like this, sign up for the Sidelines weekly newsletter here! Find it in your inbox every Thursday afternoon. Middle Tennessee...

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MTSU students’ mental health crisis

Maddy Williams March 27, 2024

Story by Maddy Williams Featured Photo courtesy of Elliot Certain If you want more news like this, sign up for the Sidelines weekly newsletter here! Find it in your inbox every Thursday afternoon. A...

Embracing discomfort: A quest for freedom at SXSW

Embracing discomfort: A quest for freedom at SXSW

Featured photo by Destiny Mizell Story by Destiny Mizell If you want more news like this, sign up for the Sidelines weekly newsletter here! Find it in your inbox every Thursday afternoon. I ignored...

Ross Szabo addresses Middle Tennessee State University students on the subject of mental heath and suicide prevention. (Photo by Reggie Johnson)

MTSU Students Hear From Award-Winning Speaker on Mental Health

Matthew Giffin October 6, 2022

Author and award-winning mental health speaker Ross Szabo visited Middle Tennessee State University Wednesday and spoke to students about a topic all too relevant for young people: suicide prevention. Szabo...

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Midterm Mental Health Check!

CIM Digital March 1, 2022

Story by Maddy Williams | Contributing Writer Midterms are approaching, leading to increased stress for students. It’s important to take care of your mental health in the midst of the deadlines.  While...

Murfreesboro Police Department Welcomes First-Ever Mental Health Co-Responder

Murfreesboro Police Department Welcomes First-Ever Mental Health Co-Responder

CIM Digital February 25, 2022

Story by Destiny Mizell / Contributing Writer Earlier this month, Murfreesboro Police Department welcomed their first-ever mental health co-responder due to a partnership between Volunteer Behavioral...

MTSU Raising Awareness: Mental Health Wellness and Suicide Prevention  Fair 2021

MTSU Raising Awareness: Mental Health Wellness and Suicide Prevention Fair 2021

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor September 25, 2021

Take a compliment, leave a compliment activity Story and Photos by Bren Jackson | Contributing Writer September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. In recognition of this, Middle Tennessee...

Meditation and Mindfulness: Finding Peace In The Pandemic

Meditation and Mindfulness: Finding Peace In The Pandemic

Story by Kaleah Wooten / Contributing Writer The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly left many college students far from relaxed.  In order to follow social distancing rules that aim...

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