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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Ask Abby (Or Analise): Why your partner isn’t your therapist — and thank goodness for that

Analise Bruno March 24, 2025
Mental health also looks different for everyone. Sometimes, your struggle could come off as being dismissive or moody to outsiders who aren’t aware of your situation. Being as open as you’re comfortable will only allow your relationships, romantic and not, to prosper.
Yvonne Tang/DFP STAFF

Burning Out: The suicide hotline is not the best resource for everyone

Yvonne Tang April 4, 2021
I only ask for everyone to help their friends build the best support network they can — because ultimately that’s one of the best suicide preventions there is.
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.
Yvonne Tang

Dear Men: Break the stigma — your mental health is important too

Yvonne Tang September 24, 2020
We have conditioned men to feel more comfortable expressing their emotions through harmful, unhealthy behaviors rather than healthy outlets.
New features will launch this week on 7 Cups of Tea, an application that connects users with a person to speak to for emotional support at any time. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY CARLY ROSE WILLING/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Revamped emotional support app promises an open ear

Caroline Sun January 28, 2015

Asked about 7 Cups of Tea, the emotional support app he conceived and helped develop, Glen Moriarty shared a letter he received from a student he called “Lindsey.” “You don’t fix any of my problems,”...

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