A compiled list of mental health hotlines to call if you are in crisis.
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Understaffed, Underfunded, Unsupported: Medical Services at Penn
Penn’s Student Health Services (SHS) is supposed to support students in both their physical and mental well-being However, changes in accessibility, insurance policies, and the quality of mental health services raise concerns regarding its commitment to student wellness.
The Reality of Mental Health Resources at Penn
by Anonymous Poor mental health is surging, especially among college students. Poor mental health seems to be a hallmark of the Penn experience as we’ve been ranked as one of the worst colleges in terms of mental health. Penn breeds a culture of toxic ambition and perfection, as a commonly held belief among Penn studentsContinue reading “The Reality of Mental Health Resources at Penn”
A Recent History of Organizing at Penn
The Penn community rallies in response to injustice on- and off-campus. Among some of the most notable events that occurred in the past year were pushes for unionization from multiple groups, organizing against Penn’s role in gentrification, large protests regarding climate justice, and student protestors facing disciplinary actions and arrests from the University.
The Harsh Reality of Discrimination at Penn
Underneath Penn’s progressive facade is an old-fashioned administration that upholds the bigoted values of many students and faculty.
Cultures of Capitalism and Mental Health at Penn
Whether we aspire to be elite workers in the industry of our choosing or CEOs, most students spend these four years accumulating accomplishments in hopes of increasing their hireability after graduation. This drive fosters the anxiety-inducing, dehumanizing question: what am I worth?
Confidential Resources at Penn
Penn offers a range of confidential resources for students’ mental and physical safety. However, there are caveats to confidential resources at Penn (and any institution).
Mental Health Hotlines
Penn offers a few confidential on-campus mental health resources, but there are also off-campus networks with a range of services to address your needs. Here are a few.
The Reality of Mental Health Resources at Penn
Penn breeds a culture of toxic ambition and perfection, as a commonly held belief among Penn students is an expectation to succeed, manifesting from an endless list of LinkedIn brag posts to students’ failure to be candid about inevitable struggles with their academic, social, or personal lives.
Student Experiences with Confidential Resources at Penn
Many students have had traumatizing experiences when trying to speak to a confidential resource about their experience with sexual violence. Similarly, students have had negative experiences with confidential resources provided for other issues, those of which we discuss in this article.
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