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Nov 2, 2023

New Embedded Counselors

Image From Creative Commons In the past year, NC State has added embedded counselors for each college of study. These counselors work with students in their specific college, giving students easier access to counseling services. Their offices are located within their college’s buildings, closer to the students’ classes than the Counseling Center itself. The embedded…

Nov 29, 2018

Q&A with Dr. Monica Zozone Osburn

Nubian Message sat with Dr. Monica Zozone Osburn, licensed professional counselor and executive director of NC State’s Counseling Center, to discuss seasonal affective disorder and its effect on college students.

Oct 28, 2018

The Shop: De-stigmatizing Mental Health

For generations, the stigma of mental health has plagued the black community. Distrust of health services has lead to many stereotypes being perpetrated on the topic of mental health, such as only weak people seek counseling or the solution to mental illness is through religion and “praying it away.”

Apr 4, 2018

Sexual Violence Resources on Campus

We’ve compiled a list of resources on campus for primary and secondary survivors of sexual violence. GLBT Center* –LGBTQQ Counseling Group Women’s Center* –24/7 Sexual Assault Helpline: 919-515-4444 –Trained advocates who are available for crisis intervention and emotional support for students who have experienced sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, and stalking –Referrals for legal, medical, emotional,…

Feb 28, 2018

Blackademics: Bradford Hill, Supporting Men of Color

Photo contributed by Bradford Hill. Anahzsa Jones | Editor-in-Chief Bradford Hill is the academic success coordinator for TRIO Student Support Services, and TRIO Student Support Services STEM. His role is pretty self-explanatory; he coordinates programs that aid in the academic success of TRIO students. “My primary role is programming for our students,” Hill said. “So coming…

Sep 6, 2017

Depression: My Struggles with Mental Illness

Khadija Parker | Correspondent I am an advocate for mental health.  I believe in therapy and taking medication if needed.  We have so much proof that the brain, like our bodies, can grow weary and cave in from overwhelming amounts of stress and trauma.  Although I am an advocate for getting help, I would come down…