Imagine you’re waiting for the train on the south end of Pioneer Square. A houseless man sitting on the curb to your right starts yelling about how the government is…
Embrace the space
The past two years have been collectively traumatizing—we continue to endure the unrelenting waves of a deadly global pandemic with all of its attendant isolation, upending of social ritual and…
In defense of sweatpants
Another year has come and gone. 2020 is dead; long live 2021. With a new year, many of you may be considering some New Year’s resolutions. Maybe you want to…
Art against anxiety
When I was in the seventh grade, I felt alone and different. I was constantly worried about my surroundings even when I was perfectly safe. I visited my doctor and…
Toxic productivity
Here we go, adding yet another hashmark to the number of days we’ve been isolating at home. I’m beginning to realize the accumulating anxiety I’ve felt since that first fateful…
Decriminalizing houselessness
City council approves hiring first responders for houseless individuals The Portland City Council approved a new initiative to hire a team of first responders trained to work with houseless individuals…
The do’s and don’ts of costuming
Dressing up on Halloween is a favorite trademark tradition of the holiday, but sometimes these costumes can be offensive. Stick to this list of dos and don’ts to avoid offending…
Panel of experts discuss Oregon’s opioid crisis at public forum held at PSU
A panel of experts discussed Oregon’s opioid crisis, including prescription drug abuse, addiction and dependency, as well as possible solutions through patient and public education. The event held on Oct….
Not enough people of color going into mental health professions
Mental health professionals are rarely POC, and the conversation surrounding this issue is the result of deeply embedded stigmatization in the community. Mental health services are an essential part of…
Demonized disorders
Although embracing and understanding generalized depression and anxiety has become commonplace, mood and personality disorders such as bipolar, borderline personality and schizophrenia are still misunderstood and demonized. Mental illness encompasses…
Comprehensive Review Analyzes Campus safety
Margolis Healy released its Public Safety Management Study and Safety and Security Program Assessment on Feb. 22, which discussed issues regarding disarmament, CPSO staffing changes, houselessness and mental health. The…