Cal State Dominguez Hills has launched an initiative to train the next generation of behavioral healthcare workers. The Toros Heal Los Angeles program (THLA) supports students across five degree pathways—including social work, marriage and family therapy, clinical psychology, school and college counseling, and undergraduate human services. The $29 million initiative aims not only to encourage […]
Tag: Mental Health
Posted inOpinion
Rap music opens doors to mental health talks
When I first heard a rapper mention therapy in a song, I had to stop and rewind—not because I didn’t understand it, but because it struck me in a way I did not expect. The version of rap I grew up listening to focused on confidence and, occasionally, aggression. It was almost exclusively based on […]
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Campus wellness staff warn of rising immigration-related stress
Seminar examines how heightened enforcement measures fuel fear among undocumented and mixed-status communities. The Psychology Department’s recent Toro Talk highlighted a growing concern on campus: how the current climate toward immigration status is driving mental-health challenges among undocumented and immigrant students. In recent months, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has significantly increased the number of […]
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Student Health Center offers AI ‘Do’s and Don’ts’
Staff encourage Toros to seek in-person support in-person, rather than answers from platforms like ChatGPT. Editor’s note–Content warning: This story contains references to suicide and self–harm. Finals season at CSUDH brings its usual mix of late-night study sessions, packed schedules, and rising stress levels. With classes, jobs, and personal responsibilities competing for time, many Toros […]
Posted inPerspectives
More green space could add life to campus
Improved landscaping could help Toros unwind and breathe a little easier. By Jimmy Dominguez, Executive Editor Coming to campus most days, I usually park in lot six and then either walk through the Sculpture Garden or past the soccer fields. These walks are sometimes the only moments during the day in which I can get […]