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Mental health resource pamphlets in Boston University Student Health Services. BU was placed on the ‘2025 Mental Health Services Honor Roll’ created by The Princeton Review. SIENA GLEASON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU named in inaugural ‘Mental Health Services Honor Roll,’ students advocate for more representation in mental health services

Avery Fox February 7, 2025
Boston University was one of 16 universities listed in the Princeton Review’s inaugural “2025 Mental Health Services Honor Roll,” leaving students appreciative yet critical.
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New BU Hub cocurricular focused on wellbeing set to debut Summer 2023

Yufei Lu March 13, 2023
The cocurricular, called Thriving Together: Student Wellbeing at BU, will be a collaborative experience available to all BU undergraduate students.
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Parents, students call for more accessible mental health resources on campus

Jennifer Small April 13, 2022
Rates of suicidal thoughts, anxiety and depression have all been increasing over the past decade, including at BU.
East to West: Nov. 19, 2021

East to West: Nov. 19, 2021

Veronica Thompson November 19, 2021

This month’s print edition is out now — pick up a copy today! Today on East to West, we cover Michelle Wu’s mayoral induction, BU full-time lecturers demand better working conditions, the MBTA...

Boston University Executive Director of Student Wellbeing Carrie Landa’s LinkedIn profile image. Recently promoted, Landa said she wishes to use her new position to provide better mental health services to BU students — to which some students and parents have expressed skepticism. ILLUSTRATION BY CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU announces Executive Director of Student Wellbeing position, community expresses both excitement, skepticism

Phoebe Chen November 15, 2021
New director previously worked on the Wellbeing Project and at Student Health Services.
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Musicians, activists speak out against stigmatization of mental illness within industry

Molly Farrar March 22, 2021
A BU Arts Initiative panel Thursday focused on the reality of mental health in the industry.
Student Health Services. Some Boston University students and parents believe BU is not offering sufficient mental health resources, as students grapple with added stress from the pandemic and other challenges. THALIA LAUZON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU parents, students voice concerns surrounding mental health resources on campus

Taylor Brokesh February 11, 2021
Alessandra Kellermann, the mother of a senior at BU as well as the founder of the BU Parents United Facebook Group, said many parents are aware of students’ need for help.
Student Health Services at Boston University. The coronavirus outbreak is taking a toll on the mental health of many students, which the university is trying to remedy with virtual support and resources. SERENA YU/ DFP FILE

Isolation and the media pose psychological harm during COVID-19 pandemic

Irene Chung March 31, 2020
Health professionals explain how social isolation and the media coverage of the coronavirus impact mental health, and students offer their first-hand experiences during these trying times.
East to West: September 23, 2019

East to West: September 23, 2019

JenRacoosin September 23, 2019

In this episode of “East to West,” we cover a new campus food initiative, plans for a multipurpose theatre in Fenway, a BU physics course that studies food, and more. This episode originally...

Students crowd around the Wellbeing Project table at Boston University’s Splash club fair on Sept. 7. COURTESY OF THE WELLBEING PROJECT

BU launches The Wellbeing Project

Ellie Yeo September 19, 2019
Boston University administration announced the launch of a new student wellness initiative, the Wellbeing Project, Tuesday. The project aims to emphasize the importance of student wellbeing at BU and create a larger platform on campus for students to participate in conversations and activities that promote health and wellness.
Boston University's Delta Tau Delta chapter hosted a mental health awareness fundraiser Thursday evening at Metcalf Hall. The event was in honor of Kyle Burkey, a BU student who committed suicide this past summer. COURTESY OF JONATHAN ARENTSON

Delta Tau Delta remembers brother lost to suicide in mental health awareness fundraiser

Julia Sullivan November 9, 2018
The Delta Tau Delta fraternity hosted a fundraiser Thursday night at Metcalf Hall to remember one of its members who passed away in June.
Students discuss mental health on college campuses in the Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground Friday. PHOTO BY LAUREN PETERSON/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Responding to Common Thread podcast, students, staff discuss mental health

Cynthia Fernandez October 16, 2016

Inspired by a recent installment of The Common Thread Podcast, a program produced by undergraduate students at Boston University, approximately 30 students gathered at the Howard Thurman Center for...

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