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Recovery high schools part of solution to end opioid epidemic

Without Horizon High School, a recovery high school for teens with substance abuse, 17-year-old Ken Adams says he wouldn’t be alive.

More efforts need to be made to solve the opioid addiction in our nation

One of the rising problems regarding drug abuse is the misuse of opioids. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states in its 2015 report that death rates for synthetic opioids from 2014-2015 increased 72.2 percent. The noticeable increase in adverse effects raises several questions: What are opioids? Why are they problematic? And most importantly, what can we do to help people cope with the problem?

Language and attitude toward suicide causes stigma for treatment

Suicide is a term riddled with a negative connotation, and yet it is commonplace in society today.

Where eating gets complicated

Walking into a dining hall at UW-Madison, new students experience a flood of sensations—the sizzle of grilling burgers, the heavy scent of baking pizza—and, perhaps for the first time, the responsibility of choosing what they eat. Where french fries are sold next to a salad bar, the decision of how to fuel oneself during this early act of independence can be overwhelming for students that, added on to the stress of starting college, could spiral into consistent unhealthy patterns.

University Health Services director bids farewell after nearly a decade of service

Sarah Van Orman, director of University Health Services, will leave the university this week after 10 years of service, UW-Madison announced Tuesday.

Cardinal View: Editorial Board's Spring Retrospective

As the spring semester comes to an end, The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board reflects on the past few months with a series of short recaps.

College athletes are not invincible, need self-care

Self-care is about identifying one’s own needs and taking necessary steps to meet them. Self-care is something that is necessary for every thriving adult to practice in order to maintain a healthy mental and physical well-being. It is something that serves as a constant in our lives that we’re able to fall back on when stressful times start to take a toll on our minds and bodies.

Study shows stigma surrounding suicide, mental health on campus

Nine percent of UW-Madison students experience suicidal ideation, according to a recent University Health Services report, leading the campus community to raise concerns about stigma surrounding the issue.

UW-Madison student explores cultural identity through undergraduate research

For Luis Gonzalez, a simple question such as “Where are you from?” never has an easy answer. Born in Minnesota, raised in Ecuador and moving to and from multiple towns in Wisconsin, he said he has a hard time choosing a single place to call home.

Dean of Students, other administrators under investigation for alleged discrimination

Four UW-Madison administrators are currently being investigated for allegedly discriminating against a student, according to the student filing the complaint and university officials.

Evers easily secures third term as state superintendent

Incumbent State Superintendent Tony Evers will spend a third term leading Wisconsin’s public education system, after beating former School District Superintendent Lowell Holtz in the municipal election Tuesday.

Evers, Holtz face off for state superintendent post

Two former school district superintendents and longtime educators are competing in Tuesday’s municipal election to head Wisconsin’s public education system.

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Letter to the editor: UHS prioritizes mental health

The mental health and well-being of our campus community is a top priority of University Health Services (UHS). We are continuously working to improve access to the services students need.

Marilyn Townsend, Jill Karofsky vie for Dane County judge seat

Both candidates vying for a Dane County judge seat have said they will spend the two-year term serving individuals who are disadvantaged in the justice system, each insisting that their background prepares them best for the job.

Access to mental health services varies by students' degree

Because she was nearing the university’s limit on counseling sessions, Ella Strei chose to stop using University Health Services for mental health care. Out of therapy for more than five months, Strei said this gap in care led to what she called “nightmare” withdrawals after her prescription ended.

UW-Madison junior Ella Strei stopped going to UHS for mental health care because of the university's cap for one-on-one counseling sessions.

Finding school-life balance remains vital

One of the biggest things college kids have to adjust to is the need for more effective time management skills. Without having their parents around, students have to learn to find the balance between doing school work, going to class, running errands, eating healthy, sleeping enough, socializing, exercising and participating in hobbies. Nobody is there to take care of you anymore or tell you do to your homework. Nobody cleans after you or makes you food, something most of us are used to our parents doing for us back home. It is important to strike this perfect balance between everything in your life, while adding frequent breaks to do the things you love or just take time for yourself.

‘Balancing act’: inclusivity in sexual assault prevention remains illusive

Although the statistical majority of perpetrators are men, anyone can be a survivor of sexual assault. On campus, addressing survivors holding identities other than straight women is complex.

As transgender students’ mental health services expand, obstacles in care remain

EDITOR'S NOTE:  This piece was published March 9 without editors or management knowing the writer allowed administration from the LGBT Campus Center to edit and revise the piece. The Daily Cardinal regrets this error, as it is against our policy to allow outside organizations or sources to read pieces prior to publication. After learning of the writer's actions, the piece has been removed from the website and a correction will be published in Monday's paper. Further questions can be directed to editor@dailycardinal.com.