Health + Wellness

Instagram impacts college-aged students’ mental health, poll says

Students report social media usage harms their self-image and mental wellness

Caitlin Calfo
12 hours ago

How to live a nourished life on a college budget

A beginner’s guide to sustainable and fresh food consumption

Ella Henry April 14 at 9:40 AM

How positivity establishes a healthy mindset during a pandemic

The human mind is naturally wired to find negative thoughts, so training the brain to react positively is more important now than ever, said Dr. Kelly Greco, the Behavioral Sciences Assistant Director of Outreach and Prevention Services at Engemann Student Health Center.

Jane Lee, Esther Cho, Alexis Francel March 29

Students respond to second “mental wellness day” in lieu of a traditional spring break

Some spent their day off studying, others relaxing — few felt well

Sumner Bradley, Daisy Kahn March 24

Grieving lost time? You’re not alone.

How to begin the grieving process of lost time and loved ones due to COVID-19.

Nikki Walker March 19

Mask Off: “Unmasked” App offers students virtual mental health support

First launched at Dartmouth College in 2020 before the pandemic hit, the app has since expanded to nearly 40 other universities, including USC.

Jen Adams February 19

USC adding take-home COVID-19 tests this week

The take-home tests build on the saliva-based collection model, bringing new benefits of cost, efficiency, ease and accuracy.

Anthony Manliguez, Nikki Walker February 12

COVID-19 vaccine trial participants recount their experiences

Both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines received approval from the FDA for emergency-use in December 2020 after a record-fast vaccine development period of just nine months. The first vaccines were administered in the United States on Dec. 14. Before the vaccine was approved, though, there were people who agreed to participate in its trials.

Vaishnavi Vasudevan January 7

USC Keck receives its first shipment of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine

What to expect in the coming months and who will be prioritized in receiving the vaccine.

Alexis Timko December 17, 2020

How COVID-19 variously impacts students across different schools at USC

An insight into the different disciplines offered at USC through the perspectives of our fellow Trojan classmates and their stories – both pre-pandemic and now.

Casey Duan November 11, 2020

Could shame stop students from ignoring physical distancing guidelines?

Insight from two behavior psychologists about the effectiveness of online shame to shame others and its effectiveness.

Sophia Soo November 11, 2020

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