How much are Reading Day and Spartan Day missed? We asked what you thought

By Paul Vigna THIS is Mental Health Week on the York College campus. It included a keynote address by Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, who spoke on “Building Resilience in Mind, Body and Spirit”in Weinstock lecture hall Wednesday evening. The Spartan staff was asked to circulate Wednesday and ask students one of two questions, both of which are related to mental health. Here are the answers they … Continue reading How much are Reading Day and Spartan Day missed? We asked what you thought

How can YCP aid the mental health of students? One idea is a wellness hub

By Hayley Leitzinger STUDENT mental health and wellness has been a growing concern across universities. YCP has a health and counseling center in place to help students with mental and physical health, but what are their plans for the future of student wellness? At YCP, students have access to the counseling center in Codorus Hall and the Health Center in the lower level of the … Continue reading How can YCP aid the mental health of students? One idea is a wellness hub

Students have their say on the issues of the day: pick-me-ups

By Abigail Balderson COLLEGE life can be some of the toughest times in a young person’s life. Dealing with classes, peers,and new self-freedom can be overwhelming.  Going from the structured schedule of high school where there was always someone to guide you to being responsible for all of your own work on your own time.  Or even at home, leaving to live on your own … Continue reading Students have their say on the issues of the day: pick-me-ups

YCP, TimelyCare partnership offers students chance ‘to talk to someone very quickly’

By Nathan Leakway YORK College of Pennsylvania has recently partnered with TimelyCare, a virtual health service aimed at providing mental health and medical care to undergraduate students.  The service provides 24/7 care via an app that students can download and sign up for using their YCP email address.  Insurance is not required.  Services provided include 24/7 access to physical and mental health care, one-on-one sessions … Continue reading YCP, TimelyCare partnership offers students chance ‘to talk to someone very quickly’

Academic stress is rising: Students define it and offer solutions

By The Spartan staff ACCORDING to the American Psychological Association’s latest Stress in America report, 87 percent of college students report that their education is a significant source of stress, particularly the uncertainty around what’s to come. The pandemic has just made things worse. Two-thirds of this age group say the last two years has made planning for the future feel “impossible.” A poll of … Continue reading Academic stress is rising: Students define it and offer solutions

Why are we so anxious? Mental health concerns increasingly becoming an issue among students

By Autumn Miller   A 2020 survey done by the Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors found that anxiety is the top presenting concern among college students (41.6 percent). Today’s college students appear to be more agitated and nervous than they have ever been. Anxiety levels have risen in recent years in Sweden, according to recent research, particularly among young individuals. In the United … Continue reading Why are we so anxious? Mental health concerns increasingly becoming an issue among students

April 25 is Mental Health Awareness Day on campus: Here’s what is planned

By Breanna Hoffner MENTAL Health Awareness Day is planned at York College for April 25 and will feature several different events that students can partake in throughout the day.  This is the first time a day like this is to be held at the college, and it was the idea of Dr. Robyn Maitoza. She is an associate professor of human services at YCP and … Continue reading April 25 is Mental Health Awareness Day on campus: Here’s what is planned